Environment
Campaign to disinvest in fossil fuels kicks off in Cape Town
City praised for its climate change policies
News | 10 May 2017
Australian company sues SA environmental lawyers for defamation
Mining company accused of damaging West Coast is claiming over R1 million in damages from activists
Law | 8 May 2017
Controversial Australian company applies for extension to mining rights
New mining area would include ten beaches on the West Coast
By John Yeld
News | 8 May 2017
Gauteng learners demand replacement of asbestos buildings
29 schools constructed of asbestos were supposed to be fixed by November 2016
News | 5 May 2017
How you can help save the Karoo
South Africa’s National Biodiversity Institute is calling on nature lovers to help it save the Karoo — with science
By Sarah Wild
News | 25 April 2017
Warrant for search-and-seizure at West Coast mine ruled invalid
But Judge says environmental charges against the mining company “cannot be said to lack substance”
By John Yeld
Law | 20 March 2017
Cape court to deliver vital environmental judgment
Will an Australian mine on the West Coast be held to account for allegedly causing a cliff to collapse?
By John Yeld
Law | 20 March 2017
South Africa refuses to support initiative to restrict deadly asbestos trade
A proposal by a dozen African states would list chrysotile asbestos under global treaty on hazardous substances
By Jim teWaterNaude and Leslie London
Opinion | 14 March 2017
Architects’ institute dismisses De Lille’s complaint about professor’s comments
Fabio Todeschini made comments in his personal capacity, says Cape Institute for Architecture
Brief | 10 March 2017