Environment
Sewage in the rivers as Polokwane water treatment project stalls
Polluted water is flowing into the Blood and Sand rivers
Brief | 2 September 2025
New oil transfer regulations a ‘lifeline for penguins’, says Minister
But bird conservation organisations fear that the regulations will be ineffective
By John Yeld
News | 29 August 2025
Green Scorpions target controversial Garden Route motocross track
Owner of the Harper’s Creek motocross track near Harkerville Forest must repair the damage to vegetation
By John Yeld
News | 27 August 2025
Municipalities are ruining Hartbeespoort Dam
Pollution and sewage are harming the aquatic environment
Photo Essay | 26 August 2025
Lesotho’s outdated laws fail to protect threatened plant species
Maximum fine of R200 hasn’t been updated since 1967
Feature | 22 August 2025
Violent crime on Table Mountain is increasing, volunteers warn
But SANParks says figures are stable
By Liezl Human
News | 21 August 2025
Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investments
They also want TotalEnergies to stop further fossil fuel extraction in Africa
Brief | 19 August 2025
Court blocks TotalEnergies oil exploration from Cape Agulhas to Cape Town
TotalEnergies can still submit new assessments and conduct a fresh public participation process
By Liezl Human
Law | 14 August 2025
Auditor-General investigates sewage flowing into Kruger National Park
But a separate investigation by the Blue Scorpions appears to have stalled
News | 8 August 2025