Killing entire troops of Cape baboons once again a real threat

Killing entire troops of Cape baboons once again a real threat

If we are to sum up more than 25 years of active work, research and effort, we can say that there are no baboon-proof bins, none of the suggested strategic baboon-proof fences, no fines or prosecutions, very little education or signage, but now a huge threat of loss of life for 120 baboons.

Eastern Cape pupils miss entire term due to failure to pay scholar transport providers

Vuyo Zungula, the leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), has written letters claiming that the transport department has failed to pay service providers, preventing learners from rural Eastern Cape schools from attending classes for the entire term. Zungula expressed concern in two letters to Siviwe Gwarube, the Minister of Basic Education, and Barbara Creecy, the Minister of Transport. He brought attention to the predicament of the…

City baboon management plan sparks public outcry

A proposed plan to remove five baboon troops from the Cape Peninsula has drawn sharp criticism from activists, following its announcement by the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT).   The team, made up of representatives from SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town, revealed the plan during a recent briefing with the Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group (CPBAG).   In it is the proposed removal of five splinter troo…