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
Research suggests retiring old coal-fired power is more cost-effective and climate positive
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
The years-long battle against the EnviroServ waste site at Shongweni has taken a new turn
The export of 800 lion skeletons was considered to be unlawful and constitutionally invalid by Judge Jody Kollapen
In a world-first, South Africa has quantified the damage done by invasive species. Sipho Kings breaks down the new report
The minister is reported to have passed away after a period of illness
The department of environmental affairs wants trout declared an invasive species, but a lobby group says this move will kill an important industry
Household waste is a major problem but if properly handled, it can be a valuable resource
A short-term solution is nine regional landfills and recycling. In 10 years they will be gone
The group successfully challenged a government decision to confirm the construction of a proposed coal-fired power station.
The decision came on the second day of COP22, where South Africa is negotiating how the Paris Agreement will play out.
A supplier to the police forensic laboratories faces charges of dumping dangerous chemicals.
Environmental NGOs write an open letter to the Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.
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.
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.
Climate Change Conference expected to determine the parameters of the global response to climate change beyond 2020.
LTASs will help to inform key decisions on future development and adaptation planning.
Environmentalists have warned that new proposals for the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill could cause further harm.
The department of environmental affairs has put forward a paper suggesting that rhino horn be allowed to be traded on the Johannesburg bourse.
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.
Why was the plug pulled on Indalo Yethu?
Low staff levels are hampering the monitoring and enforcement capabilities of the various environmental departments.
The environmental affairs department says South Africa has lost 227 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year.
South Africa will need R570-billion for investment in the water value chain in the next 10 years, says the department of environmental affairs.
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/ 17 January 2012
Waste management director Nolwazi Cobbinah says a recycling levy on tyres will become effective next month for the collection and recycling of tyres.
South African scientists are fitting young penguins raised by humans with satellite transmitters so they can track them once released into the wild.
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/ 12 October 2009
Air pollution is responsible for more than R4-billion in health costs, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Monday.
Judicial Service Commission advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza and Cosatu’s row over a contract with the environmental department has taken a new turn.