Environment
Northern Cape’s rare succulents are being stolen for the international illegal market
Plant poaching is on the increase, say police
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 7 March 2022
Soweto youths turn dumpsite into thriving food garden
The pair say their garden has become a hub for locals, with many community meetings now held there
News | 1 March 2022
Mines are failing Limpopo communities, says scathing report
Researchers recommend that state implements harsher measures against non-compliant companies
News | 24 February 2022
Western Cape government joins battle over mining
Appeal filed against new coastal prospecting licence
By John Yeld
News | 23 February 2022
Call for government to be transparent about R106-billion green energy loan
New organisation FairFinance launched ahead of budget day
News | 22 February 2022
Bee hive removal services: beware of scammers
Good winter rains and hot summer weather have raised bee activity in Western Cape suburbia
Feature | 21 February 2022
Makana municipality faces more court action over filth
Legal Resources Centre says municipality has failed to comply with September court order on waste management
Brief | 16 February 2022
Cape Town sewage woes: We interview Mayco Member Zahid Badroodien
“On the Cape Flats sewer system, we’re spending almost R700 million … which will offer a lot of relief”
By Liezl Human
Interview | 14 February 2022
Kalk Bay’s fishers battle to keep their heritage alive
Jacobus Poggenpoel’s family has been fishing for generations but tightening quotas are putting a strain on finances
By Liezl Human and Ashraf Hendricks
Video | 10 February 2022