Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done By Ozayr Patel Textile pollution is a problem in South Africa but there are solutions to dealing with the challenges it presents
Toxic acid mine water continues to rise underground on East Rand The situation is frightening, says an anonymous source who used to work at the department of water and sanitation This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. By Sheree Bega
Battle continues over coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment A coalition of environmental justice organisations says the proposed coal mine will have an adverse effect on the functioning of downstream ecosystems This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. By Sheree Bega
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Mpumalanga carbon capture pilot project completed By Thabo Molelekwa The initiative aims to capture air pollution and store it in the ground Ramokgopa hits back at critics of load-shedding-free ‘milestone’ By Mandisa Nyathi The electricity minister said the turnaround should be celebrated, and had nothing to do with next month’s elections This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range By Sheree Bega New research shows they are able to detect vibrations in the soil from their prey, such as earthworms Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution By Mandisa Nyathi The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals City Power goes ahead with plan to separate Joburg residents from hospital electricity networks By Mandisa Nyathi Some residents in Soweto and Brixton have asked the City of Johannesburg to leave their areas on the network for health reasons Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution By Sheree Bega Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Ramokgopa hits back at critics of load-shedding-free ‘milestone’ By Mandisa Nyathi The electricity minister said the turnaround should be celebrated, and had nothing to do with next month’s elections This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range By Sheree Bega New research shows they are able to detect vibrations in the soil from their prey, such as earthworms Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution By Mandisa Nyathi The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals City Power goes ahead with plan to separate Joburg residents from hospital electricity networks By Mandisa Nyathi Some residents in Soweto and Brixton have asked the City of Johannesburg to leave their areas on the network for health reasons Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution By Sheree Bega Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range By Sheree Bega New research shows they are able to detect vibrations in the soil from their prey, such as earthworms Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution By Mandisa Nyathi The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals City Power goes ahead with plan to separate Joburg residents from hospital electricity networks By Mandisa Nyathi Some residents in Soweto and Brixton have asked the City of Johannesburg to leave their areas on the network for health reasons Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution By Sheree Bega Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution By Mandisa Nyathi The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals City Power goes ahead with plan to separate Joburg residents from hospital electricity networks By Mandisa Nyathi Some residents in Soweto and Brixton have asked the City of Johannesburg to leave their areas on the network for health reasons Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution By Sheree Bega Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
City Power goes ahead with plan to separate Joburg residents from hospital electricity networks By Mandisa Nyathi Some residents in Soweto and Brixton have asked the City of Johannesburg to leave their areas on the network for health reasons Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution By Sheree Bega Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution By Sheree Bega Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve By Sheree Bega Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist By Liezl Human The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds By Umamah Bakharia The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts to dehorning rhinos to limit poaching By Umamah Bakharia Most of the 325 rhinos that died in KwaZulu-Natal were a result of poaching the animals for their horns There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter
There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens By Derek Davey Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More Latest KIA Seltos goes under the knife 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Taking on the lions and chief The settler university: Israeli academia has always been part of Israel’s territorial objectives in Palestine Human Rights Commission highlights failure to protect children in Enyobeni Tavern case Who cares what it is? Celebrate jazz with the world The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter
Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast By Lyse Comins Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight Load More