Environment
Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing
Four victories for Fossil Ad Ban campaign
By Jo-Anne Smetherham, Kholwani Simelane and Patrick Bond
Opinion | 10 September 2026
Pollution from Sasol’s Secunda plant could cause 1,000 deaths a year, study finds
Children are particularly vulnerable, says Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
By Alice Scott
News | 9 September 2026
Cape Town Climate Week: protecting drought-proof farmland
Activists gathered at the Philippi Horticultural Area to discuss water and food security
By Liezl Human
Brief | 3 September 2026
Elections 2026: Blunders in Mangaung are poisoning Free State water
While the municipality loses billions, sewage flows into rivers and residents struggle for water
Feature | 1 September 2026
Joburg’s dirtiest river may lose its only champion
Environmental organisation KlipSA faces closure
News | 26 August 2026
Mass sardine die-off: new threat to African Penguins?
Researchers say it’s too early to draw firm conclusions
By John Yeld
News | 19 August 2026
More than 2.5-million succulents seized from poachers
But this is probably less than a quarter of the illegal trade, CapeNature says
By Liezl Human
News | 18 August 2026
Court victory for Wild Coast activists
Apex court sets aside Shell and Impact Africa’s exploration right
Law | 14 August 2026
In photos: Princess Vlei revived after decades of neglect
R10-million rehabilitation sees people flocking to this natural haven
Photo Essay | 6 August 2026