Environment
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
Environmental group slams “flawed” approval for Masiphumelele upgrade
NEAG alleges conflict of interests by key player
By John Yeld
News | 31 August 2020
Masiphumelele upgrade plan approved but Noordhoek group’s appeal still pending
Provincial government says it is “critical” for the informal settlement to be upgraded as living conditions are “undesirable and unacceptable”
By John Yeld
News | 28 August 2020
Plants are being given Zulu names. Here’s why it’s important
Naming invasive species will help to destroy them, says conservationist
By Sarah Wild
Science | 24 August 2020