There is no control programme for common mynas and popular rose-ringed parakeets because of ‘budget constraints’
Karpowership says it is ‘bringing on additional specialists and resources’ in revised process
Sasol has said the levels of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide were below the limits prescribed by its atmospheric emissions licences
Residents say the findings proves their concerns about pollution ‘are real’
It will be a test case in South Africa for river pollution, rehabilitation and holding polluters accountable
But others argue that the conservation plan will amount to the ‘biggest land grab in history’
Animal rights groups say trophy hunting is unsustainable in sub-Saharan Africa, but research finds a ban on imports could have negative socioeconomic consequences
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment has finalised its criminal investigation into the petrochemical company’s alleged industrial pollution of the Vaal River.
South Africa has ‘no real gumption’ when it comes to making tough decisions to protect the environment, says UCT academic
Twenty-three rhinos have been killed in 36 hours, according to a nonprofit organisation; the environment department says this figure is 24 since the beginning of December
Shell’s 3D seismic survey is set to begin on Wednesday. But a high court application brought by rights groups to block it will be heard as an urgent matter on Tuesday
The country risks ‘pariah status’ for approach to global plastic waste crisis
Department of forestry, fisheries and the environment says there could be criminal charges
A criminal investigation into the petrol giant is under way based on Ian Erasmus’s evidence that the company allegedly polluted the Vaal with hazardous chemicals
Environment department confirms it is inspecting Secunda, with the petrochemical plant operating under ‘stressed conditions’
The government says global conservation targets are yet to be agreed on
Moving South African television broadcasting from analogue to digital signal is on track and ahead of most countries in the world, the Communications Department said on Thursday.…
