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Sheree Bega is an environment reporter at the Mail & Guardian.
The Constitutional Court has delivered a significant blow to Shell and Impact Africa's exploration plans off the Wild Coast, setting aside their exploration right. The court…
The Constitutional Court has delivered a significant blow to Shell and Impact Africa's Wild Coast exploration plans, setting aside their exploration right. The court found that…
While South Africa's attention is on water shortages and climate change, scientists warn of a critical soil degradation crisis. Over 70% of the country's land is affected,…
A powerful cold front and cut-off low have plunged South Africa into a deep freeze, bringing snow to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, heavy rain, and strong winds.…
Parts of the south-western Western Cape recorded their driest July on record, with several weather stations measuring historically low rainfall. This, coupled with a…
Zandile Ndhlovu, known as the "Black Mermaid" and South Africa's first black female certified freediving instructor, is dedicated to reconnecting children and historically…
Marine biologist Thando Mazomba, venture development manager at Ocean Hub Africa, champions a holistic approach to ocean sustainability. She emphasizes the vital connection…
Dr Nonkululeko Dladla, who grew up in a landlocked town, defied expectations to become South Africa's first black woman to earn a PhD in marine geology. She reflects on this…
A long-running criminal investigation into allegations that Sasol unlawfully polluted the Vaal River system took a dramatic new turn this week when National Prosecuting Authority…
A landmark study published in Nature reveals that climate change is reshaping Africa's malaria map, increasing the disease's risk in South Africa's north-eastern provinces and…
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is weighing a compliance notice against Sanral after inspectors found serious environmental non-compliance,…
The financial gap in South Africa is growing, with many workers increasingly relying on debt and gambling to make ends meet, according to the Old Mutual Savings & Investment…
A groundbreaking solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine in the Northern Cape is transforming a rehabilitated waste rock dump into a renewable energy…
More than 30 years after South Africa eradicated feral cats from Marion Island in a landmark conservation success, scientists have discovered that one of the island's top…
South Africa's new National Water Action Plan proposes a significant overhaul of municipal water services to address the country's water crisis. While welcomed by experts, its…
The Department of Employment and Labour has launched an investigation and issued a prohibition notice after a fire at Sasol's Sasolburg polyethylene plant injured three…
While fewer children attending low-income schools in Gauteng are suffering from the long-term effects of chronic malnutrition, many more are going hungry in the short term as…
Scientists are warning South Africa to prepare for an unusually early and strengthening El Niño that is likely to bring hotter-than-normal conditions and raise the risk of a…
While lions, elephants and rhinos dominate conservation headlines, cheetahs have been quietly disappearing from Africa’s landscapes. Now, six South African cheetahs have been…
The South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has been welcomed by the property sector, providing relief for homeowners and prospective buyers and…
