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A wildfire on the Garden Route fuelled by invasive alien trees. File photo
ALIEN

Invasive species ‘wreaking havoc’ on SA ecosystems

Invasive trees suck up 3% to 5% of surface water runoff each year while invasive plants reduce the value of livestock production from natural rangelands by R340 million per year

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
In early February, AfriForum, together with several other organisations, businesses and community members, removed more than 1 623 tonnes of water lettuce from the Vaal River. Photo: AfriForum
HERBICIDE

State sets up task team to advise on water lettuce clogging Vaal River

The team ‘has to be in it for the long haul’ and the sewage in the water, which feeds the alien aquatic plants, must be dealt with

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Somi at the Highline Ballroom. (Image courtesy of artist)
ALIEN

Somi’s Holy Room breaks the sounds of silence

Somi’s latest album, recorded live with a big band, was released as an ode to music-starved fans and empty theatres

  • Kwanele Sosibo
7 min read