The 'Big Five' Decisions At CITES Wildlife Trade Meeting

The world's largest wildlife meeting wrapped up late Tuesday with conservationists hailing progress in tightening rules on trafficking of endangered species including sharks, grey parrots and pangolins.

An installation showing a rhino and an elephant in Mandela Square as part of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild, Fauna and Flora) convention in Johannesburg on September 26, 2016 ©Marco Longari (AFP)

South Africa Celebrations Over Ruling For Gold Miners

Jubilant family members and miners' supporters outside the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on May 13, 2016 after the judge allowed a class action against mining companies over the respiratory disease silicosis. Image credit: BBC

A lawyer representing miners (C) speaks to journalists outside the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on May 13, 2016, after the judge allowed a class action against mining companies over the respiratory disease silicosis ©Mujahid Safodien (AFP)

Families of former mine workers and their supporters cheered when they heard that the court had ruled in favour of their class action.