Few years on the Earth
A morning swim in one of South Africa’s most scenic beaches took an unexpected and unpleasant turn for content creator Michelle Sky Hayward. The 33-year-old former professional kitesurfer and now lifestyle vlogger went for a casual dip in her favorite Cape Town beach spot, unaware that the crystal-clear waters she adored had transformed into a … Read more
In a devastating incident that has shocked South Africa’s eco-tourism community, Francois Christiaan Conradie, a 39-year-old multi-millionaire and respected conservationist, was trampled to death by an elephant while trying to move a herd away from a populated section of his private game reserve. The tragic event occurred on the morning of July 22 at the … Read more
The recent arrest of Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, an Italian-Egyptian belly dancer known online as Linda Martino, has ignited renewed debates over freedom of expression, cultural norms, and morality laws in Egypt. Detained on June 22 at Cairo International Airport, Haggag’s arrest stems from videos posted to Instagram in which she dances in what authorities … Read more
In a significant step toward safeguarding global heritage, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially removed three African sites from its List of World Heritage in Danger. This announcement came during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris on July 9. The sites—Rainforests of the Atsinanana in … Read more
A routine safari walk through the untamed beauty of South Luangwa National Park in Zambia ended in a heartbreaking tragedy as two elderly sisters, one from the United Kingdom and the other from New Zealand, were fatally attacked by a charging elephant. The horrifying incident occurred when the women, part of a guided walking safari, … Read more
Bernd Kebbel, a well-known businessman and wildlife conservation supporter, was killed in a shocking and tragic incident at a luxury camp in Namibia’s remote Sesfontein area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 30, while he was on holiday with his wife and friends near the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Known for … Read more
The disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith in early 2024 shook South Africa and captured international attention. At the heart of this deeply disturbing case was a tragic betrayal—one that involved the very person meant to protect the child: her mother. The nation watched in shock and horror as the story unfolded, ultimately leading to the … Read more
On a quiet evening near Nairobi, a tragic event unfolded when a 14-Year-Old Girl Mauled by Lioness that had wandered into a residential area bordering Nairobi National Park. This incident, which occurred on a ranch at the southern edge of the park, has highlighted the growing issue of human-wildlife conflict in Kenya, a country known … Read more
Two Belgian teenagers, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 19, have been arrested in Kenya Smuggling Ants in Test Tubes, including the prized Messor cephalotes species, out of the country. Caught with thousands of live queen ants concealed in test tubes, the pair pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking charges in Nairobi. The Kenya Wildlife Service … Read more
The coastal city of Gqeberha, nestled in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, witnessed a harrowing scene last Thursday night. Inside the walls of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, where spiritual reflection and community unity usually reign, terror replaced peace. U.S. missionary Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted at gunpoint in the middle of delivering a … Read more