A South African Police Service Porter pilot bravely caught two different venomous reptiles at a police station. Several ...

South Africa's mountain passes offer unforgettable views and experiences - here are seven totally scenic ones you have to ...

An Eastern Cape toddler reported missing on Monday ... Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers ...

The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern ...

The black mamba, one of the world’s most feared snakes ... across South America. Boas are nonvenomous constrictors that squeeze their prey with precision. Found across the Americas, Africa ...

South Africa is bracing for another day of heavy ... also expected to affect parts of the Free State, Northwest, and Eastern Cape, potentially disrupting local communities. Morning showers will ...

The South African Weather Service has issued multiple Yellow Level 2 warnings for severe thunderstorms and disruptive rainfall in most regions, including Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, Free State, ...

Frogs, lizards, snakes, spiders and other insect pests ... fast and expanding geographically, particularly in East Africa and South America. While regulations and border checks are in place ...

The death toll for the summer initiation season stands at 28. A teen has reportedly been raped at an initiation school in the Eastern Cape. This comes as the summer season records 28 initiate deaths.

Snakes rely on their speed and agility to hunt prey and evade predators. The Sidewinder is the fastest snake, reaching up to 18 mph, while the Black Mamba and Eastern Brown Snake can move at 12 mph.

A warm reception awaits visitors to Tresco Abbey Garden — the home of Robert and Lucy Dorrien-Smith — where the year-round ...