Environment
Report shows dangerous levels of pollution in Cape Town’s rivers, vleis and estuaries
Quality of water bodies has declined over 40 years
Science | 9 April 2021
Environment group goes to court to block wetland road project
Endangered Cape toad at centre of dispute as government approves ‘crucial’ new Noordhoek road link
By John Yeld
News | 7 April 2021
Court stops Mpumalanga coal mine
No mining will be permitted in critical water source area until legal challenges are settled
By John Yeld
Law | 25 March 2021
Controversial Watsons’ wind farm approval overturned on review
The company has been given until 1 April to appeal against the decision by the Department of Environment
By John Yeld
News | 24 March 2021
In photos: Controlled burn of Kenilworth race track
The track is home to pristine critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos
By John Yeld
Photo Essay | 17 March 2021
MEC opens up the way for mining in protected Mpumalanga grasslands
Provincial government revokes status of part of Mabola Protected Environment
News | 10 March 2021
Blow for activists in River Club development
MEC has dismissed appeals against the issue of an environmental authorisation
By Daniel Steyn
News | 1 March 2021
West Coast mining magnate due in court in March on assault charges
Australian courts drop one charge against Mark Caruso, two still pending
By John Yeld
News | 16 February 2021
Civic farming campaign opposes Philippi Horticultural Area development
Proposed massive urban development opposed by small farmers
By Liezl Human
News | 12 February 2021