South Africa harnesses power of the wind

Wind energy is lighting up homes around South Africa, and it is cheap, sustainable and good for the environment. The South African Wind Energy Association says that in 2011, there were just 10 turbines in the country; today there are 13 large wind farms in operation, with more than 495 turbines.

South Africa joins launch of city climate finance report

Joburg's mayor, Parks Tau, joined global leaders at the launch of the first State of City Climate Finance Report, alongside United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki Moon. The report comes out of the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, and speaks of innovative financing solutions.

South Africa attends CoP21 in Paris

The 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP 21) of the United Nations Framework for Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) starts today. President Jacob Zuma and Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa are attending, in a bid to secure the country's environmental interests globally.

Rhino poaching: behind the scenes with South African rangers

South Africa's Kruger National Park gave a news team insight into its work to prevent rhino poaching. In this behind-the-scenes exclusive, the rangers also show new methods they use to save these endangered species, including helicopter tracking and dog units.

South Africans urged to take a walk

October is the month to start being active, is the message from many government leaders. South Africans are encouraged to get on their feet through several initiatives, such as National Recreation Day and Transport Month activities, to play their part.

South African rhinos need technology to curb poaching

A British conservation group has run tests on several South African rhinos to implement a new way of stopping poaching. We Are Protect makes use of high-tech devices such as spy cameras to monitor each rhino.