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John Yeld
Rare indigenous plant discovered in Stellenbosch
Hailed as a ‘botanical miracle, the critically endangered species emerged in an area previously dominated by forestry
Legal delays threaten survival of African Penguins, say conservation groups
Activists say that the litigation to protect the birds’ feeding grounds has been dragged out for months by the state, despite the urgency of the situation
High court will hear urgent case to save critically endangered African penguins
Outgoing minister accused of placing fishing industry interests above the survival of penguins
Alexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle
State diamond mining company Alexkor is challenging a compliance notice issued by the environment department over its Namaqualand beach mining operations
The End of Eden: A new book explores the effects of climate change on wild species
The climate breakdown, what it means for wildlife and the decline species are facing
Court challenge to Cape road extension that threatens endangered toads
A section of the new road will run along the edge of a 50 hectare wetland and affect three breeding ponds used by the toad
Farmer seeks ‘pardon’ for illegally enlarging dam
Critics fear the condonation clause in South Africa’s environmental law is “an expensive rubber stamp for legalising the illegal”.
11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining
The agreement has ended the application for an interdict halting diamond mining operations pending legal considerations about the mining rights involved
Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights
The first part of the application will be heard on Tuesday
Mining companies eye the last unspoilt strip of the Western Cape’s west coast
SRK Mining wants to prospect for diamonds and Nekwana Trading Enterprise wants to prospect for heavy minerals, kaolin and gemstones