Environment

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Cape Town Climate Week: protecting drought-proof farmland

Activists gathered at the Philippi Horticultural Area to discuss water and food security

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Brief | 3 September 2026

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Elections 2026: Blunders in Mangaung are poisoning Free State water

While the municipality loses billions, sewage flows into rivers and residents struggle for water

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Feature | 1 September 2026

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Joburg’s dirtiest river may lose its only champion

Environmental organisation KlipSA faces closure

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News | 26 August 2026

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Mass sardine die-off: new threat to African Penguins?

Researchers say it’s too early to draw firm conclusions

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News | 19 August 2026

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More than 2.5-million succulents seized from poachers

But this is probably less than a quarter of the illegal trade, CapeNature says

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News | 18 August 2026

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Court victory for Wild Coast activists

Apex court sets aside Shell and Impact Africa’s exploration right

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Law | 14 August 2026

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In photos: Princess Vlei revived after decades of neglect

R10-million rehabilitation sees people flocking to this natural haven

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Photo Essay | 6 August 2026

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Battle to stop illegal dumping in Cape Town’s townships

“Immediately after we clean, people dump again”

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News | 5 August 2026

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Despite sewerage upgrades, Mogale City still polluting Cradle of Mankind

Tests detect high E. coli levels in water flowing from the Percy Stewart treatment plant into the Blougat Spruit

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News | 3 August 2026