Environment
Raw sewage flows into Sundays River, possibly for years already
Municipality says mechanical and electrical failure causing spillage
News | 17 February 2020
Schools threaten legal action over “dump”
“The Pietermaritzburg landfill could be an economic opportunity instead of an environmental nightmare”
By Fatima Khan and Matthew Hattingh
News | 10 February 2020
Sick Durban river spoils popular recreational lagoon
Civil action could address pollution in Mdloti river
By Janis Theron and Matthew Hattingh
News | 3 February 2020
Activists call for government to declare climate emergency
Protesters inspired by Greta Thunberg
By Zoë Postman
News | 31 January 2020
We don’t need coal, say protesters at coal conference
Extinction Rebellion calls for the use of solar, wind and tidal power
Brief | 30 January 2020
West Coast property owners could be ordered to demolish their houses
Provincial government warns owners about building too close to the sea
By John Yeld
News | 28 January 2020
Waste reclaimers in court over right to work
City of Tshwane asked to provide land suitable not only for living but for work
By Elna Schütz
News | 22 January 2020
Huge West Coast wind farm approved
But conditions include a revised environmental management plan and site layout
By John Yeld
News | 21 January 2020
Huge West Coast wind project generates strongly opposing views
The 140MW Boulders Wind Farm will consist of 45 turbines standing 165m high
By John Yeld
News | 18 December 2019