In a world-first, orchid enthusiast discovers sexual trickery of near-extinct Disa forficaria
R10-billion in capital investment is needed for prioritised mitigation actions until 2050, as well as an annual operating budget of about R25-billion for the same period
Polyphagous shot hole borer looks set to become most damaging biological invasion in South Africa
Mining areas on the West Rand are ecologically dead because of poor rehabilitation
Department of forestry, fisheries and the environment says there could be criminal charges
Opponents claim the reduced metallurgical and energy cluster with a coal-fired power plant will still cause harm to the environment
About 360 tonnes of salts are dissolved in the Vaal River system every day
The causes include commercial fishing near their colonies and a scarcity of sardines and anchovies
The landmark Deadly Air Mpumalanga case has pitted two environmental justice groups against the state
State argues dirty air can’t be ‘miraculously’ fixed overnight in final day of proceedings in landmark Deadly Air case