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Government publishes revised plan for rhino conservation

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the Government Gazette -- marking an important step forward for rhino conservation in South Africa.

South Africa is stabilising its sugar industry through deliberate reform and investment

Thursday, April 16, 2026

By Moahlodi Maphori 

Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding jobs in South Africa’s sugar industry remains a key priority for government. The sector is a strategically important agricultural and agro-processing value chain, supporting more than 20,000 direct jobs across milling and cane-growing operations, while sustaining thousands of additional livelihoods in rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.

Mkambati Nature Reserve awarded international status

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Mkambati Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been designated as South Africa’s newest Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, marking a significant conservation milestone.

Severe thunderstorms warning

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday.