Environment
Tender dispute disrupts City of Cape Town’s waste recycling
City still to appoint managers of drop-off facilities
News | 18 September 2019
Go-ahead for controversial oil project off KZN coast
Environmental groups’ objections over-ruled
By Fred Kockott
News | 11 September 2019
Oil spill: Willowton agrees to community demands
Expert says uMsunduzi River can recover in a year if rehabilitation is done properly
By Fred Kockott
News | 10 September 2019
Rising sea levels already causing problems for Cape Town
“We may need to retreat and allow nature to provide a barrier to the ocean” says Mayco Member
News | 30 August 2019
Msunduzi River spill: Small farmers worried they will not be compensated for “losses”
Fund set up to assist with cleanup
By Mlu Mdletshe
Feature | 28 August 2019
Coastal Bylaw intends to push back Beachfront property spread
But draft criticised for draconian measures such as outlawing foul language
News | 19 August 2019
Disaster fund needed to clean KZN river spill
1,6 million litres of fatty oils and caustic soda poured out of Willowton Oil into the Msundusi River on Tuesday leaving a trail of destruction
By Fred Kockott
News | 18 August 2019
What Appeal Court’s fracking judgment means
Ruling may lead to better environmental oversight
Law | 14 August 2019
Ambitious plans underway for homegrown South African climate change model
“We should not just sit and wait for others to bring us solutions. We should be part of the solution.”
By Tony Carnie
Science | 29 July 2019