Environment
Violent crime on Table Mountain is increasing, volunteers warn
But SANParks says figures are stable
By Liezl Human
News | 21 August 2025
Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investments
They also want TotalEnergies to stop further fossil fuel extraction in Africa
Brief | 19 August 2025
Court blocks TotalEnergies oil exploration from Cape Agulhas to Cape Town
TotalEnergies can still submit new assessments and conduct a fresh public participation process
By Liezl Human
Law | 14 August 2025
Auditor-General investigates sewage flowing into Kruger National Park
But a separate investigation by the Blue Scorpions appears to have stalled
News | 8 August 2025
In photos: Rare birds at the Joburg Zoo
The zoo is involved in various conservation projects
Photo Essay | 6 August 2025
Lifeline for penguins opens in Cape Town
A new seabird nursery at SANCCOB will incubate eggs and rear orphaned and abandoned chicks
Brief | 28 July 2025
Hout Bay women turn plastic waste into colourful bags
“Each handcrafted product helps to keep plastic out of the environment and landfill sites”
Brief | 24 July 2025
Eastern Cape game reserves challenge wind farm approval in court
Game park owners and environmentalists say turbines will spoil scenic landscapes, damage tourism and threaten endangered birds
By John Yeld
News | 17 July 2025
Faith leaders call on Minister Dion George to back plan to reduce plastic production
African environment ministers meet in Kenya next week
By Rachel Mash
Opinion | 10 July 2025