About half of South Africa’s maize crop and 100% of the soya crop is genetically modified — it’s grown with the use of glyphosate. But Bayer South Africa disagrees that it causes cancer
The powerships will be more expensive for consumers than wind and solar energy and isn’t required for reliable electricity generation
The Southern African region has vast groundwater resources, but only 1.5% is being used
Risk of next pandemic greater than ever, scientists say, but world can act
Discarded fishing gear is the main culprit
Legal processes required to grant a licence for South Africa’s nuclear power plant have not been followed, civil society organisations say
Lindiwe Sisulu and her adviser are accused of meddling in a R4-billion development in a sensitive Cape Town area meant to house Amazon’s Africa office
A new study shows how 45% of the available food supply is wasted in the country
Environmental organisations want the government to factor the climate change crisis into the proposed legislation
Staff and students argue it is unethical for university to profit from an industry that damages the planet and distorts science