The Otter Trail in Tsitsikamma National Park is famous for its beauty — and for the heavy bags hikers must carry. Now, a local man from Nompumelelo Village has found a way to make it easier. Burton Mlandu, 46, started a company called Burton Otter Slackpacking and Transfers. His team carries bags for hikers along… Continue reading Man Builds Business Carrying Bags for Hikers on the Otter Trail in Eastern Cape
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SANParks Pledges Action on Plastic Pollution for World Environment Day
“Plastic harms people and nature — rural communities and parks feel the biggest impact”, says SANParks South African National Parks (SANParks) marked World Environment Day (WED) 2025 with a strong message about the dangers of plastic pollution and the need to include local communities in environmental efforts. In a media statement, SANParks said this year’s… Continue reading SANParks Pledges Action on Plastic Pollution for World Environment Day
Cape Town Wildfire Contained as Evacuated Residents Allowed to Return Home
South African firefighters have managed to contain a four-day massive wildfire near Cape Town, the country’s legislative capital, on Saturday as evacuated residents were allowed to return home. The wildfire started on Tuesday on the mountain slopes of Simon’s Town, around 40 km south of Cape Town and part of the City of Cape Town… Continue reading Cape Town Wildfire Contained as Evacuated Residents Allowed to Return Home