Environment
Extinction Rebellion picket Standard Bank over oil pipeline finance
Protesters say the bank is contradicting its endorsement of the Paris Climate Agreement
By Zoë Postman
Brief | 9 October 2020
“There are no jobs - this is how we support our families” says Kleinmond poacher
Earlier this week there were violent protests after five local men were arrested
By Liezl Human
News | 8 October 2020
Top SA environmental research centre faces funding crisis
National Research Foundation is cutting back money for South Africa’s Centres of Excellence
By Sarah Wild
News | 7 October 2020
Noordhoek wetland road gets green light
Environment MEC dismisses appeals against first phase of Houmoed Avenue extension
By John Yeld
News | 6 October 2020
SA-linked Aussie mining executive in trouble with the law at home
Facing criminal charges, Mark Caruso steps down as chairman of Mineral Commodities
By John Yeld
News | 6 October 2020
Climate strike march held in Durban
Marchers voice their concerns over environmental damage from pollution and climate change
Brief | 2 October 2020
Municipal tribunal gives go-ahead to mega-development at Two Rivers Urban Park
Developer says Amazon will be anchor tenant
News | 22 September 2020
City appeals against provincial authorisation of R4 billion River Club development
Environment department cites several concerns, particularly the risk of flooding
News | 17 September 2020
Creecy upholds appeal against giant West Coast wind farm
Wake effect impact on a neighbouring wind farm should have been assessed
By John Yeld
News | 8 September 2020