Dr Paul Semugoma was almost deported to Uganda through Zim, but friends exerted pressure on the South African government to grant him a work permit.
The controversy around sand mining in Pondoland continues, with the community questioning a local chief about their development needs.
On the back foot, the country is taking its titanic war of environmental pollution against US oil company Chevron to the court of public opinion.
The state claims 95% of people have access to water, but the water affairs department admits that only 65% have flowing water.
A Gupta-linked colliery has been accused of polluting the Olifants River, a vital source of water for food crop irrigation on farms around Delmas.
A R232-million grant, given to the Peace Parks Foundation by the Dutch and Swedish postcode lotteries, will go to combatting rhino poaching.
A landmark court ruling has ensured that directors can be held liable for the environmental damage done by their companies.
The EFF’s Julius Malema and IFP’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi have decided to let go of past grievances and protect each other’s members while campaigning.
After being blamed for booing Jacob Zuma, the Gauteng ANC has redeemed itself at the ruling party’s provincial manifesto launch in Atteridgeville.
The desire for scarce rhino horn has ensured that anti-poaching efforts have not stopped the killing.