Over the past seven months, Cape Town’s small but mighty Marine Unit has ramped up patrols, inspections and seized nearly 5,000 West Coast Rock Lobster tails, proving that our marine…
The ocean may have been tough on this little shelled soul, but thanks to a vigilant beachgoer, his story is far from over. Durban, South Africa (10 March 2026)…
When students use their skills to shine a light on animal welfare, we shine the light on them! Makhanda, South Africa (10 March 2026) – A group of fourth-year…
From his first role as a school-play orca, 14-year-old Romario Valentine stepped into a real-life mission as a guardian of the environment. He is currently channelling his passion for birds…
Proof that not all encounters with unexpected houseguests have to end badly! Hermanus, South Africa (10 March 2026) – Dassies (rock hyrax) are a common sight along Hermanus’ coast….
The newest resident at the Zululand Conservation Trust just had his very first day out in the sun, and he didn’t waste a single second! Zululand, South Africa (09…
Found vulnerable and underweight in a pipe, this tired penguin was rescued just in time and is receiving all the care he needs to complete his gruelling moult and return…
A fundraiser has been launched to give Bongo the quality of life he deserves as he battles a painful limb deformity. Roodepoort, South Africa (08 March 2026) – Bongo…
When a tiny puppy tumbled into an open drain, the odds were stacked against him. Thankfully, the Bloemfontein SPCA Inspectorate team doesn’t know the meaning of “giving up”. Bloemfontein,…
The BEST news! This brings the total to FOUR (and counting) wins scooped by SA’s animal welfare teams at this year’s international awards. Cape Town, South Africa (06 March…
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