Environment

Sewage floods the streets in this part of Durban

Lamontville has been battered by floods

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News | 1 June 2025

Villagers throw rubbish in rivers as municipality battles waste crisis

With no refuse removal services, illegal dumping is commonplace

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Brief | 22 May 2025

Corporate lobbying derailed South Africa’s climate goals, report finds

Just Share’s report shows failure to lower greenhouse gas emissions by big polluters

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News | 14 May 2025

Lesotho Highlands Water Project contractor suspended for polluting rivers

1,400 workers sent home as work on 38km tunnel stalls

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News | 13 May 2025

Vaal River residents reeling from flood damage

Crops destroyed, houses evacuated

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Photo Essay | 5 May 2025

Evicted waste pickers must be allowed to earn a living, court rules

Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by City of Johannesburg

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Law | 30 April 2025

New report describes how coal pollution is harming Highveld

GroundWork says water contamination and health problems are prevalent in Mpumalanga

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News | 25 April 2025

Bid to save polluted Joburg river

Activists, scientists and artists come together to clear waste from the Jukskei River in Alexandra

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Photo Essay | 24 April 2025