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A pangolin, one of the most trafficked and endangered mammals in the world. If you’ve spotted one or witnessed suspicious activity, such as someone attempting to sell or trade it illegally, report it immediately. Simply snap a photo of the
For some birds, keeping an eye out for danger is possible even during sleep. Mallard ducks can rest one half of their brain while the other remains alert – a state called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep. The eye connected to the alert half s
For some, the circus brings family fun. For others, keeping wild animals confined and making them perform raises concerns about their wellbeing. Should wild animals have a place in the circus ring? “Yes. Wild animals were never meant to
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Visitors to Kgaswane Mountain Reserve may notice something unusual on the Sable loop: bright yellow stakes in the grassland and bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum). These do not indicate a new trail o
[letter to the editor] Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Some childhood memories come back at the sight of a familiar plant. For me, suurvy brings back memories of my mother treating our mouth sores with its leaf juice – and the r
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Sometimes, hope looks like a freshly cut verge. Across Wards 15, 16 and 17, Our Ward Matters (OWM) is showing what steady, hands-on care can achieve: clearer sidewalks, tidier corners and neighbourho
For some, bedtime means cuddling up with a furry friend. Others prefer keeping their pillows free of paws and pet hair. Does your pet have a place beside you, or do they sleep in their own cosy spot?
Goosebumps form when tiny muscles attached to hair follicles contract, pulling hairs upright. Cold, fear or even moving music can trigger this automatic reflex.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A freshly cut verge, a cleared sidewalk and a bag of collected litter may seem like small things. Together, they are making a visible difference as Our Ward Matters (OWM) tackles overgrown spaces and neglected corners across local neighbourhoods.
Response to Rustenburg circus: Entertainment should not come at the expense of animal wellbeing
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