Shelter where the lives of abused women are mended

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

As SA marks 16 days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, centres for women looking for a place of safety are full to the brim.

Elderly Lenasia man starves himself for good cause

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Confident that he would achieve his goal of 70 hours without food or water.

A march to reclaim Khwezi’s dignity

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

It marked 11 years since Zuma allegedly raped her

New deal safeguards military animals

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

The South African National Defence Force will allow the National Council of SPCAs unprecedented access to all military service animals.

Rhino horn legalisation bid fails at CITES

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Countries have voted against Swaziland’s late proposal to allow trade in rhino horn.

Protection of African elephants blocked

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

African elephants are in steep decline across much of the continent.

Call to protect parrots ruffles feathers

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

SA fears illegal traders will fill hole in market if African Grey becomes an endangered species

Decisive steps to thwart illegal trade

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Cheetah status now on red alert after trafficking intensifies

World unites in bid to save pangolins

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

If there was a mascot at the Cites conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, it would be the pangolin.

Cites to vote on legalising rhino horn trade

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Private rhino owners say that the ban on rhino horn has done nothing to stem the decline in rhino numbers.

Best to legalise the ivory trade – or not?

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Issue a priority at UN climate talks as opposing camps debate how to protect shrinking elephant population

'Sharkboy' hero focuses on preservation of species

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

“I want to give back to the shark. It was a shark that helped me realise my dreams and I owe it to these endangered sea creatures. ”

Paralympian urges regulation of shark trade

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

SINCE he was a child, he wanted to be a superhero. Now 34, Achmat Hassiem, aka Sharkboy, has made his dream come true.

Countries urged to collaborate to reduce transnational crime

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Teamwork and an integrated approach with consumer countries may be the way forward to combat rhino poaching in SA

Meet SA's top10 endangered heritage sites

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

South Africa's top 10 endangered heritage sites include a diverse range of places sprinkled all over the country.

Spotlight on sharks and rays at Cites

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

One of the first submissions to be highlighted at Cites will be to declare four species of shark and nine species of ray protected.

Rare tigers are thriving at zoo

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Johannesburg Zoo has notched up another success in an impressive list of captive-bred endangered species.

Varsity fee probe hearings to begin this week

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Consultations took a lot longer than envisaged

Uncle Kathy votes at Wits

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

It was fitting that Ahmed Kathrada cast his vote at a tertiary education centre today, as his message on Election Day was to the youth of SA.

Powerful send-off for #GuguZulu

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Kyalami a fitting venue

SA’s biggest fan off to Rio

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Mama Joy Chauke is best known for her colourful regalia and infectious persona, but SA's favourite cheerleader needs a new outfit for Rio.

Sanitary pads drive closes in on target

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

Independent Media’s #MillionComforts collection drive has brought in a total of 2 457 485 sanitary pads

Tearful Tutu honoured for 40 faithful years

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

As Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu heard tributes from some of his closest friends and colleagues, the diminutive cleric could not contain his tears

Hyena mauls teen in Kruger Park

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

16-year-old is recovering in a Joburg hospital

Million Comforts: manufacturer donates 200 000 sanitary pads

Samantha Hartshorne|Published

The Million Comforts campaign has reached a staggering 852 000, thanks to a donation from feminine hygiene manufacturer Lil-lets