Environment
Activists march against Shell’s oil exploration
Shell says it has spent over R1-billion and is not responsible for failures in consultations with affected Wild Coast communities
By Ihsaan Haffejee and Thamsanqa Mbovane
News | 16 September 2025
Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to the Concourt
Communities and environmental groups will challenge a Supreme Court of Appeal order allowing Shell to apply to renew oil exploration
Law | 12 September 2025
Dump site fire leaves Maseru residents in choking smoke for days
The Ha Tšosane community has been fighting to close and relocate the dump for years
News | 11 September 2025
SANParks deploys “boots on the ground” to deal with crime on Table Mountain
But MPs are not convinced it is enough
By Liezl Human
News | 9 September 2025
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Lesotho’s outdated laws fail to protect threatened plant species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