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Jamie Venter

Carrion regardless — Cape vulture’s return a ‘huge step forward’ for species’ conservation

South Africa

Carrion regardless — Cape vulture’s return a ‘huge step forward’ for species’ conservation

By Jamie Venter

Antarctic wanderer Buffel, the southern elephant seal, gives Cape Town the annual seal of approval

South Africa

Antarctic wanderer Buffel, the southern elephant seal, gives Cape Town the annual seal of approval

By Jamie Venter

Save our seas — the F1 of ocean racing delivered an important message in the Mother City

Sport

Save our seas — the F1 of ocean racing delivered an important message in the Mother City

By Jamie Venter

Mass West Coast lobster walkout the latest in increasing incidence of harmful algal blooms

Our Burning Planet

Mass West Coast lobster walkout the latest in increasing incidence of harmful algal blooms

By Jamie Venter

Another tiger on morning stroll sends children’s nursery into lockdown in Johannesburg

South Africa

Another tiger on morning stroll sends children’s nursery into lockdown in Johannesburg

By Jamie Venter and William Brederode

A Cape Town ‘unwelcoming committee’ for Russian polar oil and gas survey ship

South Africa

A Cape Town ‘unwelcoming committee’ for Russian polar oil and gas survey ship

By Jamie Venter

South Africa’s underwater explorers are going deeper to map biodiversity and track climate change in the ocean

South Africa

South Africa’s underwater explorers are going deeper to map biodiversity and track climate change in the ocean

By Jamie Venter

More newlyweds are sustaining environmental love by opting for eco-nuptials — here’s how

South Africa

More newlyweds are sustaining environmental love by opting for eco-nuptials — here’s how

By Jamie Venter

Three men arrested after video shows alleged racial assault of black teens at Free State resort swimming pool

South Africa

Three men arrested after video shows alleged racial assault of black teens at Free State resort swimming pool

By Jamie Venter

VHS tapes are making a comeback… as upcycled bags and footstools that combat plastic pollution

Our Burning Planet

VHS tapes are making a comeback… as upcycled bags and footstools that combat plastic pollution

By Jamie Venter

Zuma private prosecution an 'abuse of power' and 'irrational', Ramaphosa argues as legal charade continues

South Africa

Zuma private prosecution an 'abuse of power' and 'irrational', Ramaphosa argues as legal charade continues

By Jamie Venter

Boksburg gas tanker explosion leaves 10 dead, 26 injured – and temporarily shuts down OR Tambo Memorial Hospital

South Africa

Boksburg gas tanker explosion leaves 10 dead, 26 injured – and temporarily shuts down OR Tambo Memorial Hospital

By Jamie Venter