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Department Of Environmental Affairs

‘It’s absolutely terrifying to be a whistleblower in Sasol’
The Green Guardian
/ 27 March 2021

‘It’s absolutely terrifying to be a whistleblower in Sasol’

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

By Sheree Bega
Retire power stations rather than trying for ‘clean’ coal
Business
/ 18 March 2021

Retire power stations rather than trying for ‘clean’ coal

Research suggests retiring old coal-fired power is more cost-effective and climate positive

By Tunicia Phillips
Creecy okays drilling off KwaZulu-Natal coast
The Green Guardian
/ 8 January 2021

Creecy okays drilling off KwaZulu-Natal coast

Despite dozens of appeals, the South African government is determined to give Sasol and its partners the go-ahead. But activists will not stop the fight

By Sheree Bega
Residents raise a stink over landfill
The Green Guardian
/ 1 August 2020

Residents raise a stink over landfill

The years-long battle against the EnviroServ waste site at Shongweni has taken a new turn

By Paddy Harper
NSPCA wins lion bone trade case against department
Article
/ 6 August 2019

NSPCA wins lion bone trade case against department

The export of 800 lion skeletons was considered to be unlawful and constitutionally invalid by Judge Jody Kollapen

By Simon Bloch
R6.5-billion lost to alien invaders
Article
/ 9 November 2018

R6.5-billion lost to alien invaders

In a world-first, South Africa has quantified the damage done by invasive species. Sipho Kings breaks down the new report

By Sipho Kings
‘Her passing has left us poorer’ — Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa dies
Article
/ 22 September 2018

‘Her passing has left us poorer’ — Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa dies

The minister is reported to have passed away after a period of illness

By Mashadi Kekana
Fear not, trout-fanciers: your alien fish are here to stay
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Fear not, trout-fanciers: your alien fish are here to stay

The department of environmental affairs wants trout declared an invasive species, but a lobby group says this move will kill an important industry

By Sipho Kings
Don’t refuse, recycle
Article
/ 7 September 2018

Don’t refuse, recycle

Household waste is a major problem but if properly handled, it can be a valuable resource

By Sipho Kings
Western Cape tackles its mounting landfill crisis
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Western Cape tackles its mounting landfill crisis

A short-term solution is nine regional landfills and recycling. In 10 years they will be gone

By Staff Reporter
Earthlife Africa wins South Africa’s first climate change case
Article
/ 8 March 2017

Earthlife Africa wins South Africa’s first climate change case

The group successfully challenged a government decision to confirm the construction of a proposed coal-fired power station.

By Staff Reporter
Objections to construction of two coal-fired power stations dismissed
Article
/ 16 November 2016

Objections to construction of two coal-fired power stations dismissed

The decision came on the second day of COP22, where South Africa is negotiating how the Paris Agreement will play out.

By Sipho Kings
Firm fed toxic waste to pigs, claims government
Article
/ 3 September 2015

Firm fed toxic waste to pigs, claims government

A supplier to the police forensic laboratories faces charges of dumping dangerous chemicals.

By Staff Reporter
Open letter to Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa
Article
/ 7 October 2014

Open letter to Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa

Environmental NGOs write an open letter to the Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

By Staff Reporter
Hundreds of rhino to be evacuated from Kruger Park
Article
/ 12 August 2014

Hundreds of rhino to be evacuated from Kruger Park

The department of environmental affairs has announced plans to relocate ‘up to 500’ rhino from the Kruger Park in a bid to thwart escalating poaching.

By Staff Reporter
SA’s response to climate change
Article
/ 8 November 2013

SA’s response to climate change

An effective response to climate change depends on measures as comprehensive as the causes of what has been accepted as a global threat to life.

By Advertising Supplement
SA to demand fairness at COP19
Article
/ 8 November 2013

SA to demand fairness at COP19

Climate Change Conference expected to determine the parameters of the global response to climate change beyond 2020.

By Advertising Supplement
Scenarios guide decisions
Article
/ 8 November 2013

Scenarios guide decisions

LTASs will help to inform key decisions on future development and adaptation planning.

By Advertising Supplement
New mining laws could be unconstitutional, committee hears
Article
/ 9 September 2013

New mining laws could be unconstitutional, committee hears

Environmentalists have warned that new proposals for the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill could cause further harm.

By Sarah Evans
SA should consider rhino farming and horn trading, says department
Article
/ 24 July 2013

SA should consider rhino farming and horn trading, says department

The department of environmental affairs has put forward a paper suggesting that rhino horn be allowed to be traded on the Johannesburg bourse.

By Chris Spillane
Hunting industry earns SA R6.2-billion
Article
/ 28 May 2013

Hunting industry earns SA R6.2-billion

In her budget vote, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has said that the industry shows the value of SA’s biodiversity and would be supported.

By Sipho Kings
Dismay as axe falls on eco-project
Article
/ 12 April 2013

Dismay as axe falls on eco-project

Why was the plug pulled on Indalo Yethu?

By Michelle Nel
Too few staff to stop environmental crimes
Article
/ 27 March 2013

Too few staff to stop environmental crimes

Low staff levels are hampering the monitoring and enforcement capabilities of the various environmental departments.

By Sipho Kings
Rhino deaths in South Africa continue to climb
Article
/ 28 May 2012

Rhino deaths in South Africa continue to climb

The environmental affairs department says South Africa has lost 227 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year.

By Sapa
South Africa’s water crisis just got expensive
Article
/ 16 April 2012

South Africa’s water crisis just got expensive

South Africa will need R570-billion for investment in the water value chain in the next 10 years, says the department of environmental affairs.

By Lynley Donnelly
No image available
Article
/ 17 January 2012

Recycling levy placed on tyres

Waste management director Nolwazi Cobbinah says a recycling levy on tyres will become effective next month for the collection and recycling of tyres.

By Giordano Stolley
No image available
Article
/ 18 July 2011

South African scientists to track penguins in wild

South African scientists are fitting young penguins raised by humans with satellite transmitters so they can track them once released into the wild.

By Donna Bryson
No image available
Article
/ 12 October 2009

Air pollution costs SA R4bn in healthcare

Air pollution is responsible for more than R4-billion in health costs, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Monday.

By Kenichi Serino
No image available
Article
/ 27 August 2009

Row over fishy contract

Judicial Service Commission advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza and Cosatu’s row over a contract with the environmental department has taken a new turn.

By Yolandi Groenewald

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