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The new species of Moraea plant discovered in Stellenbosch. (Photos by Brian du Preez)

Rare indigenous plant discovered in Stellenbosch

Hailed as a ‘botanical miracle, the critically endangered species emerged in an area previously dominated by forestry

New regulations are in place in a bid to protect the critically endangered African penguin from the harms caused by shipping. Photo: John Yeld

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

African penguins on Boulders beach, Simon’s Town. File photo

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

The Alexkor cofferdam wall between two dams at high tide. Photos from a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment report titled: “Enforcement: In Loco Inspection Report – The salt/tidal flats of the Orange River Mouth Ramsar site”, published 28 January 2020.

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 Afro-Siberian Red Knot is an unlikely poster child for highlighting the devastating impacts of climate change on the ultra-thin biosphere that supports all life on Earth.

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

An endangered Western Leopard Toad calls during the winter breeding season in Skilpadsvlei, Kommetjie. A new Noordhoek road link could drive the species to local extinction, environmentalists warn. Archive photo: John Yeld

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

The Namaquasfontein Skool Dam near Piketberg was illegally enlarged in 2017. Photo: Holland & Associates (fair use)

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

Trans Hex mining the beaches for diamonds near Doringbaai on the West Coast in September last year. This particular operation has since been stopped. Photo: Sacha Specker/Protect the West Coast

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

The first part of the application will be heard on Tuesday

Old rustic huts are still scattered over the Karoetjies Kop 150 farm coastal area. They are used by surfers and other travellers to the West Coast. Photo by Ant Fox

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