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Ecologically stressed: The
Jukskei River has been choked by
pollution, encroaching informal
settlements in flood-prone zones
and ageing water infrastructure.
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Investing in urban nature pays off

The Jukskei River catchment project highlights how green infrastructure can cut flood damage, manage invasive species and improve urban health

The  polluted, littered Jukskei River in Johannesburg. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Alexandra Water Warriors are reviving Joburg’s Jukskei River

The project will remove alien invasive species and restore riverbanks in the catchment area

The Jukskei River flows through the City of Johannesburg, including areas that are poorly serviced. Photos: Odd Andersen/Getty Images & Bafana Mahlangu/Gallo Images

Cholera: Sewage infrastructure failure worsens disease spread

Three cases in Gauteng were imported or import-related from Malawi but the increasing number of locally acquired cases is raising concerns

Century Property Developments and Riversands Developments have withdrawn a lawsuit against Kristin Kallesen and her non-profit Greater Kyalami Conservancy for the income they have allegedly lost because of objections and appeals raised by her and Gekco against development approvals in and adjoining the conservancy.

Century Property, Riversands Developments sue Joburg environmentalist for R197mn

Century Property Developments and Riversands Developments have ‘no prospect’ of recovering the damages being claimed, say defendants

Searching for Chippo: How experts have been tracking the elusive hippo

There have long been sightings of hippos in the city’s leafy northern suburbs, says a specialist team

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Relocation rears its head: Bringing de-densification home in Alexandra

About 1 600 families in the Stjwetla shack settlement in Alexandra, Johannesburg are standing on the verge of seismic change. This is one of their stories

A Midrand pump station that is no longer able to pump sewage to the nearest treatment station is surrounded by noisome hazardous effluent. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Spoiler alert: Raw sewage flows through northern Joburg

Irresponsible developers, thieves and homeowners have created a costly problem that is polluting the Jukskei River

Big stink: The badly polluted Jukskei River passes Alexandra. Health concerns arise when it floods in the rainy season.

Northern Works sewage nightmare turns Jukskei black

Environmentalists fret after a treatment plant again spews raw waste into the Gauteng river.

River polluters held to account by Armour’s ‘voice for water’ action team

Armour — Winner: Water Efficiency & Management Award