The minister framed coal, not as a relic of the past, but as a critical driver of energy security, industrial activity and employment
South Africa’s hunger crisis is deepening, with millions of households skipping meals and children facing severe deprivation, a new report warns
Rediscovery of rare bellflower highlights country’s botanical richness
Without urgent remedial action, ‘further deterioration is likely to continue’
From Melville to Midrand, Johannesburg residents are bearing the social and economic costs of prolonged water outages, with WaterCAN calling for transparent daily briefings and direct public communication from authorities
The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days
A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food security and skills
Some Randburg suburbs have gone more than two weeks without refuse collection as Pikitup and striking casual workers trade blame over service disruptions at the Randburg depot
New data shows habitat loss and degradation are pushing mammals closer to extinction — with endemic species facing the greatest risk
Traditional talk of a water crisis and water stress no longer reflects the current reality