Dominic Naidoo

Environmental Writer

Devastating storm rips through Augrabies, leaving trail of destruction

Dominic Naidoo|Published

A powerful storm tore through Augrabies in the Northern Cape, leaving a trail of destruction as homes and infrastructure bore the brunt of its force.

Postmasburg student talks environmental solutions with Prince William

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Lesedi Monnanyane, from Postmasburg in the Northern Cape, is a final-year Sustainable Development student from Stellenbosch University who recently joined Prince ...

Wild Coast communities, environmental groups appeal Shell judgment at ConCourt

Dominic Naidoo|Published

This legal battle centres on the right granted to Shell to conduct seismic testing, a decision the petitioners argue undermines the rights of local communities and ...

SA accelerates gas-fired power plans to address energy deficit

Dominic Naidoo|Published

In response to persistent power challenges, South Africa is expediting plans to introduce 3GW of gas-fired power generation, a move aimed at mitigating the energy ...

Climate change-driven marine heatwave blamed for 10 billion snow crabs vanishing

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Ten billion snow crabs vanish in the Bering Sea. ScienceNews ...

African project aims to create world’s largest transfrontier conservation area

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The African elephant population has declined by 30% in less than a decade. To prevent further decline, large-scale conservation efforts are urgently needed.

SA minister urges innovative climate finance solutions for Africa at inaugural African Climate Summit

Dominic Naidoo|Published

South African Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has emphasised the need for a fresh approach to climate finance for Africa and other developing nations, emphasising ...

Minister Creecy urges innovative climate finance solutions for Africa at inaugural African Climate Summit

Dominic Naidoo|Published

South African Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has emphasised the need for a fresh approach to climate finance for Africa and other developing nations, emphasising ...

Two thousand Southern White Rhino to be released into the wild over next decade

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Currently, Platinum Rhino, located on a 7,800-hectare property in South Africa's North West province, houses 2,000 Southern white rhinos, accounting for up to 15% ...

Tornado tears through Milan following hailstorm in northern Italy

Dominic Naidoo|Published

A large tornado tore through Milan, causing widespread damage and injuries as Italy grapples with unprecedented extreme weather conditions.

Killer bear avoids the needle with third court win

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The bear named JJ4, but who is more commonly known as Gaia, was due to be put down after it attacked and killed a 26-year-old man who was jogging in a public nature ...

“You look pretty with make-up on” - 15 sexist compliments you should stop saying

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Comments on physical appearance, intelligence and a devaluing of so-called “feminine” traits are popular topics when it comes to sexist commentary.

Close shave for Las Vegas billionaire who turned down discounted tickets for doomed trip on sub to Titanic wreck

Dominic Naidoo|Published

US billionaire Jay Bloom said he and his son were offered a chance to take part in the trip, but it was called off in May due to inclement weather.

'I'm not supposed to die this way' - R Kelly 'scared for his life' in prison

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Disgraced R&B singer R Kelly stated this week that he is ‘scared for his life’ after recovering from emergency surgery to treat blood clots in his leg.

Climate change is making birds smaller and their wings longer – study

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The study, published in the journal ‘Science Advances’, found that every single one of the 77 Amazonian bird species examined over a period of four decades has a ...

Presidential Climate Commission releases final recommendations on Just Energy Transition

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The Presidential Climate Commission’s recommendations call for a 'transition-capable' developmental state to navigate the complexities of transition and it further ...

Global electric vehicle sales reach record highs

Dominic Naidoo|Published

This year, global sales of electric vehicles are expected to set new records, bringing their proportion of the auto market to over one-fifth and leading a dramatic ...

Africa’s Deadliest Serpents

Dominic Naidoo|Published

While many snakes are harmless and even beneficial to their ecosystems, some of Africa's snakes are deadly and can pose a threat to humans.

Minister Creecy withdraws revised protected species regulations

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has withdrawn regulations pertaining to threatened or protected terrestrial and freshwater ...

Concerns as global water shortages on the rise, says new international study

Dominic Naidoo|Published

More than 50% of people surveyed are seriously concerned about freshwater shortages, according to research published ahead of the UN Water Conference.

Watch VideoWATCH: Elephant pushes over bakkie in Thailand, just because it can

Dominic Naidoo|Published

If an adult Asian elephant decides it wants to do something, there is not much a human can do to stop it, writes Dominic Naidoo.

Kenya suffers nationwide blackout

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Kenya’s national electricity producer announced on Sunday morning that power has been restored across most of the country following a nationwide blackout on Saturday ...

Watch VideoScientists discover rare species of 'Grumpy Cat' on Mount Everest

Dominic Naidoo|Published

Known as the ‘original grumpy cat’ before the famous internet meme cat was born, Otocolobus manul or Pallas’ cat stands among the most charismatic and unique wild ...

Nasa finds Earth-size planet that could be habitable

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The exoplanet, dubbed TOI 700e, is the fourth discovered in the TOI 700 system and sits 100 light-years away.

Prolonged drought spurs raging fires in Nelson Mandela Bay

Dominic Naidoo|Published

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape is battling several raging veld fires across the city, which are threatening vital infrastructure and homes. ...