Environment
Giant turbine farm set to harvest West Coast wind
Environment minister dismisses appeals against new wind farm
By John Yeld
News | 11 May 2020
Enjoy the fresh air while it lasts! Lockdown causes drop in SA air pollution
This may be little comfort to people facing hunger or crippling job losses because of the lockdown, but air pollution is nevertheless a major global killer
By Tony Carnie
Science | 8 May 2020
Beaches at risk: Report reveals alarming pollution along Cape Town’s coast
Popular beaches are among 31 polluted sites, long-awaited water quality report shows
News | 29 April 2020
Barbara Creecy over-rules officials on air pollution data
Environment minister upholds appeal by activists
By John Yeld
News | 16 April 2020
Covid-19: Court decision is a heavy blow to waste-pickers’ hopes
Recyclers are not essential services during lockdown, court rules
Feature | 15 April 2020
“New broom” minister Barbara Creecy raises dust
Environment minister’s reputation among green community slides after controversial West Coast decision
By John Yeld
News | 8 April 2020
Go-ahead for mining on ten West Coast beaches
Environment minister rejects most of the appeals against Tormin expansion plans
By John Yeld
News | 1 April 2020
Academics raise alarm over by-law restricting water testing
The City says research in its nature reserves is allowed but only with permission
News | 26 March 2020
Pensioner helps himself and his neighbourhood by recycling from illegal dumps
“The illegal dumping sites are a nuisance to our health and to the environment,” says PE resident Ntsokolo Konzapi
Brief | 13 March 2020