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The ‘Forgotten Mountain’ is the newest reserve in Limpopo
The Green Guardian
/ 20 January 2025

The ‘Forgotten Mountain’ is the newest reserve in Limpopo

The biodiversity rich Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve is made up of eight landowners who manage the land as a collective

By Sheree Bega
COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?
Opinion
/ 11 November 2024

COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?

Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation

By Karabo Mokgonyana
SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize
National
/ 28 October 2024

SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize

The African Centre for Biodiversity says it is ‘vindicated’ by the landmark ruling from the supreme court of appeal after a nearly decade-long battle

By Sheree Bega
Cape honey bees the guardians of South Africa’s food security
The Green Guardian
/ 18 October 2024

Cape honey bees the guardians of South Africa’s food security

Honey bees are invaluable to the environment and the economy, and their protection is essential

By Lesego Chepape
Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years
The Green Guardian
/ 13 October 2024

Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years

South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity

By Sheree Bega
The parrot trade boom: Risks and consequences for endangered species
The Green Guardian
/ 7 October 2024

The parrot trade boom: Risks and consequences for endangered species

New research probes whether captive breeding is hurting or helping parrots

By Sheree Bega
South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector
Business
/ 30 September 2024

South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector

Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities

By Aarti Bhana
South Africa braces for wet summer and heatwaves amid La Niña uncertainty
The Green Guardian
/ 24 September 2024

South Africa braces for wet summer and heatwaves amid La Niña uncertainty

The country faces a rainy summer with the risk of flooding, high temperatures and uncertain La Niña impacts

By Ozayr Patel
Ramokgopa: Nuclear is part of SA’s energy mix
The Green Guardian
/ 12 September 2024

Ramokgopa: Nuclear is part of SA’s energy mix

The minister of electricity and energy says science must trump politics and emotions ‘exploited’ by environmental lobbyists

By Lyse Comins
Environmental efforts pay off: study shows plastic loads in petrels remain stable over decades
The Green Guardian
/ 7 September 2024

Environmental efforts pay off: study shows plastic loads in petrels remain stable over decades

New research uncovers surprising stability in plastic ingestion among seabirds on Inaccessible Island

By Sheree Bega
Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters
National
/ 2 September 2024

Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters

Any meter that is not upgraded by 8:15pm on 24 November will only continue to disperse electricity until the existing credit is depleted

By Anathi Madubela
Eskom’s Dan Marokane: No load-shedding expected this summer
The Green Guardian
/ 26 August 2024

Eskom’s Dan Marokane: No load-shedding expected this summer

The chief executive was hopeful that by year end, the utility would get an additional 2 500 megawatts from several power stations.

By Ozayr Patel and Mandisa Nyathi
The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container
The Green Guardian
/ 16 August 2024

The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container

A ship, possibly carrying hazardous dust, failed to dock in Cape Town before switching off its location transmission

By Sheree Bega
Africa’s green economy could produce 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with solar leading the way
National
/ 12 August 2024

Africa’s green economy could produce 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with solar leading the way

The employment will be driven by renewable energy, agriculture and sustainable development, with significant job growth in key sectors

By Sheree Bega
Weather balloons will soar over Africa to track hurricanes and improve agriculture
The Green Guardian
/ 5 August 2024

Weather balloons will soar over Africa to track hurricanes and improve agriculture

The first-of-its-kind balloon is predicted to bridge the gap in atmospheric data between the West and the continent

By Umamah Bakharia
People of Jagersfontein still waiting for justice, say civil society groups, trade unions
The Green Guardian
/ 26 July 2024

People of Jagersfontein still waiting for justice, say civil society groups, trade unions

Their call comes nearly two years after the disaster when the Free State tailings dam collapsed

By Sheree Bega
Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit
National
/ 19 July 2024

Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit

NGOs have been blamed for the threat to the Brulpadda-Luiperd project as South Africa faces the prospect of running out of gas

By Mandisa Nyathi and Sheree Bega
The hazardous legacy of Krugersdorp’s abandoned mines
National
/ 15 July 2024

The hazardous legacy of Krugersdorp’s abandoned mines

Experts say the government must fund acid mine drainage clean-ups to protect the right of citizens to a healthy environment and clean water

By Sheree Bega
Joburg Water accused of nepotism
National
/ 5 July 2024

Joburg Water accused of nepotism

Questions bubble up over water utility’s board’s process of filling R2.6 million-a-year senior post

By Khaya Koko
Meet the real rhino whisperers protecting black rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal
The Green Guardian
/ 3 July 2024

Meet the real rhino whisperers protecting black rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal

The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations

By Sheree Bega
Johannesburg Water: Maintenance project ‘not a crisis’ for city’s supply
The Green Guardian
/ 20 June 2024

Johannesburg Water: Maintenance project ‘not a crisis’ for city’s supply

Utility advises customers to start stocking up on water ahead of the weekend

By Sheree Bega
New study finds brightly coloured plastics may contribute more to microplastic pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 12 June 2024

New study finds brightly coloured plastics may contribute more to microplastic pollution

Red, blue and green plastics degrade to form microplastics quicker than those that aren’t as bright

By Sheree Bega
Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet
Opinion
/ 8 June 2024

Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet

Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies

By Ozayr Patel
TotalEnergies African legacy: 100 years of environmental destruction
The Green Guardian
/ 1 June 2024

TotalEnergies African legacy: 100 years of environmental destruction

Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate

By Ozayr Patel
Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe
The Green Guardian
/ 28 May 2024

Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe

The Environmental Management Agency does not have enough power to curb rampant water pollution and land degradation

By Mandla Tshuma
Beautiful seventy-four fish is a story of hope for marine conservation in South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 16 May 2024

Beautiful seventy-four fish is a story of hope for marine conservation in South Africa

Our survival depends on the ocean and it is crucial to take steps to save it, conservationist Judy Mann said this week

By Sheree Bega
Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist
National
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist

The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand

By Lyse Comins
Ramokgopa: No link between elections and no load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 6 May 2024

Ramokgopa: No link between elections and no load-shedding

The 40 days free of energy outages is a result of maintenance of the electricity system, lower peak-time demand and the return to service of units at Koeberg, Medupi and Kusile power stations

By Mandisa Nyathi
Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done
The Green Guardian
/ 26 April 2024

Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done

Textile pollution is a problem in South Africa but there are solutions to dealing with the challenges it presents

By Ozayr Patel
Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 19 April 2024

Hemp can play an important role in dealing with climate change and pollution

Sky’s the limit for industrial hemp farming in SA

By Sheree Bega
Botswana president lauded for threatening to ‘gift’ Germany with 20 000 elephants over trophy hunting dispute
The Green Guardian
/ 14 April 2024

Botswana president lauded for threatening to ‘gift’ Germany with 20 000 elephants over trophy hunting dispute

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has said that a ban on importing of hunting trophies would impoverish the African country’s citizens

By Sheree Bega
South Africa’s air pollution levels are through the roof
The Green Guardian
/ 4 April 2024

South Africa’s air pollution levels are through the roof

The Major Air Polluters in Africa report has found that two of the world’s 10-largest sulphur dioxide emission hotspots are in SA

By Mandisa Nyathi
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