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Tshwane denies claims of idle workers at waste management depot
The City of Tshwane responds to allegations of over 80 workers sitting idle at a waste management depot, citing resource shortages and contract transitions as the cause.
Cape Town set to host the F20 Climate Solutions Forum: A pivotal moment for Africa
Cape Town will host the 2025 F20 Climate Solutions Forum on 27–28 May, marking a historic moment for Africa as it takes centre stage in global climate discussions. Co-hosted by the Foundations Platform F20 and Democracy Works Foundation, this forum aims to elevate Africa’s climate and development priorities.
Sir David Attenborough turns 99 and urges the world to save our oceans
On the eve of his 99th birthday, Sir David Attenborough launches 'Ocean,' a powerful documentary that calls for urgent action to protect our seas and combat climate change.
103 rhinos poached in South Africa in three months
While poaching remains persistent, law enforcement agencies made 15 arrests linked to rhino poaching during the same period.
Rhino poaching in South Africa: 103 killed in early 2025
Despite targeted interventions showing some success, South Africa faces a troubling rise in rhino poaching, with 103 rhinos killed in just three months of 2025. Minister Dr Dion George highlights the urgent need for intensified efforts to combat this illegal activity.
Urgent action needed as 103 rhinos poached in South Africa in early 2025
In the first three months of 2025, South Africa has seen the tragic loss of 103 rhinos to poaching, prompting urgent calls from Minister Dr Dion George for intensified conservation efforts and public support.
SANParks rejects Kropz's phosphate mining application within West Coast National Park
SANParks has denied Kropz's application to mine phosphate within the West Coast National Park, citing legal prohibitions and environmental concerns, while Kropz argues for job creation and sustainable development.
National Zoological Garden welcomes new blacktip reef sharks and vibrant marine fish
The National Zoological Garden in Pretoria has welcomed three blacktip reef sharks and 220 marine fish, enhancing its commitment to marine conservation and education.
The magic of bioluminescent algae: A spectacle in uMdloti
Some people witnessed the enchanting display of bioluminescent algae illuminating the waves in uMdloti on Good Friday. Experts explain the science behind this natural phenomenon.
KZN eco-estate pioneers innovative water management strategy
Simbithi Eco-Estate in KwaZulu-Natal has come up with innovative water management solutions, including a unique lap pool that has a stormwater tank under it.
Rescue mission: Durban team saves python eggs from development site
Discover how Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans and veterinarian Dr Carla Goede successfully rescued a mother python’s clutch of eggs from a development site, ensuring their survival and eventual release into the wild.
New environmental screening tool aims to fast track job creation, economic growth
Discover how South Africa's newly launched Environmental Screening Tool is set to speed up job creation while ensuring environmental safeguards are upheld
Call for urgent action on Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ranger vacancies
Funding cuts have been described as a threat to the province’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Turning viral trends into activism: The Extinction Edition campaign
Discover how a South African creative team transformed a viral trend of AI-generated action figures into a powerful campaign advocating for endangered animals.
Katy Perry's space odyssey: a historic all-female crew or just a celebrity stunt?
Katy Perry made history on Blue Origin’s first all-female space mission, but celebrities like Azealia Banks and Emily Ratajkowski are questioning everything from the mission’s authenticity to its environmental impact.
SCA orders Minister to enforce air quality regulations in the Highveld
The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal challenge by environmental groups over the government's failure to address severe air pollution affecting residents' health.
Supreme Court of Appeal orders Minister to enforce air quality regulations in the Highveld
The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal challenge by environmental groups over the government's failure to address severe air pollution affecting residents' health.
Severe thunderstorms and flooding risk: Safety tips for Northern Cape motorists
Motorists in the Northern Cape are advised to take precautions following the opening of the Vaal Dam's fifth sluice gate and a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
From springs to taps: How conservation efforts are revolutionising water access in KwaMkhize
Discover how a transformative water accessibility project led by the Endangered Wildlife Trust in partnership with the International Crane Foundation in kwaMkhize is changing lives, nurturing community resilience, and safeguarding endangered crane habitats.
Environmental Minister sets six-month deadline for Eskom to address Medupi emissions
Environment Minister Dion George has granted operating extensions to eight coal-fired power stations while imposing a six-month deadline on Eskom to provide a new cost analysis for Medupi's emissions compliance. The Minister aims to balance South Africa's energy needs with environmental obligations, warning that "the game has changed" for the power utility.
Probe launched after two men killed in structural collapse in KZN
Two Mozambican nationals tragically lost their lives in a structural collapse in KZN, prompting an urgent investigation into compliance and safety regulations.
Rhino conservation success as two calves born at CARE for wild rhino sanctuary
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary celebrates the birth of two rhino calves, highlighting the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts in rhino conservation and the remarkable stories of the mothers, Fern and Twinkle.
Rhino conservation success: Two calves born at CARE for wild rhino sanctuary
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary celebrates the birth of two rhino calves, highlighting the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts in rhino conservation and the remarkable stories of the mothers, Fern and Twinkle.
Two construction workers killed in structural collapse in Phoenix, KZN
A tragic structural collapse in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, has claimed the lives of two construction workers, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
Celebrating World Water Day: GrandWest's impactful clean-up along the Elsies River
On 28 March, GrandWest commemorated World Water Day with a significant clean-up initiative along the Elsies River Canal, engaging local volunteers and students to tackle environmental challenges and promote water conservation.