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Corruption at the helm of wildlife crimes, Wildlife Justice Commission report finds
The Green Guardian
/ 18 July 2023

Corruption at the helm of wildlife crimes, Wildlife Justice Commission report finds

The international organisation has released a study on the link between corruption and wildlife crimes

By Lesego Chepape
SA’s R210 billion grid dilemma hits pause on load-shedding fix
National
/ 7 July 2023

SA’s R210 billion grid dilemma hits pause on load-shedding fix

Renewable energy could close the gap between demand and supply, ending load-shedding. But out-of-pocket Eskom must find money to upgrade its transmission infrastructure first

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
NGO wins court order against ministers to stop Vaal River sewage pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 4 July 2023

NGO wins court order against ministers to stop Vaal River sewage pollution

Senzo Mchunu must provide an affidavit in 45 court days stating what has been done to deal with the problem

By Sheree Bega
Meet the 2023 Bird of the Year
The Green Guardian
/ 27 June 2023

Meet the 2023 Bird of the Year

The Cape parrot is an endangered species largely because of human activity such as logging the forests where they are found

By Gemma Gatticchi
KZN rhinos find new home in DRC’s Garamba National Park
The Green Guardian
/ 16 June 2023

KZN rhinos find new home in DRC’s Garamba National Park

Northern white rhino are considered extinct in the DRC, and the translocation will help to restore the population and the ecological balance in Garamba

By Lesego Chepape
R450m project to remove invasive mice from Marion Island
The Green Guardian
/ 14 June 2023

R450m project to remove invasive mice from Marion Island

Seabirds, many of them globally threatened, are sitting ducks for the rodents who are eating them alive

By Sheree Bega
Heavy rain becoming more prevalent in parts of SA, study shows
The Green Guardian
/ 5 June 2023

Heavy rain becoming more prevalent in parts of SA, study shows

As the country warms, the intensity of rainfall is expected to increase

By Sheree Bega
‘No threat of cholera infection from Rand Water supply’
The Green Guardian
/ 29 May 2023

‘No threat of cholera infection from Rand Water supply’

The utility assures people they use chlorine to disinfect water taken from Vaal River, making it safe to drink

By Sheree Bega
South Africa ranks 20th globally for the most endangered species
The Green Guardian
/ 19 May 2023

South Africa ranks 20th globally for the most endangered species

With 16 000 species worldwide already facing extinction, the number of species that are endangered is increasing

By Lesego Chepape
Balance needed between vulture conservation and traditional medicine
The Green Guardian
/ 15 May 2023

Balance needed between vulture conservation and traditional medicine

Dr Nomthandazo Manqele conducted a study on the role of vultures in traditional medicine and finds that healers share a desire to conserve the endangered, yet revered, species

By Lesego Chepape
South Africa must not fear nuclear power, Gwede Mantashe insists
The Green Guardian
/ 10 May 2023

South Africa must not fear nuclear power, Gwede Mantashe insists

The mineral resources and energy minister says the plan to extend Koeberg’s life by 20 years will help alleviate the energy crisis

By Mandisa Nyathi
TotalEnergies gets green light to drill for oil, gas on Cape West Coast
The Green Guardian
/ 28 April 2023

TotalEnergies gets green light to drill for oil, gas on Cape West Coast

Civil society organisations say the decision comes as a disappointment

By Sheree Bega
If it’s not coal, then go for nuclear, says energy department
The Green Guardian
/ 20 April 2023

If it’s not coal, then go for nuclear, says energy department

The mineral resources and energy department is pushing for nuclear power but experts argue that this is unsafe and will take too long to implement

By Mandisa Nyathi
Why are there fairy circles in Namibia?
The Green Guardian
/ 12 April 2023

Why are there fairy circles in Namibia?

University of Pretoria scientists believe microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses in the soil could be the answer

By Sheree Bega
Electricity Minister Ramokgopa: Brace for a dark winter
The Green Guardian
/ 6 April 2023

Electricity Minister Ramokgopa: Brace for a dark winter

Eskom will be forced to implement higher stages of load-shedding, Ramokgopa says

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom load-shedding an ‘air quality disaster too’ – experts
The Green Guardian
/ 3 April 2023

Eskom load-shedding an ‘air quality disaster too’ – experts

Other sources of air pollution such as coal, wood and paraffin increase when the coal-fired power stations are down

By Sheree Bega
UK’s hunting bill sparks controversy
The Green Guardian
/ 25 March 2023

UK’s hunting bill sparks controversy

The United Kingdom’s hunting trophies import ban bill pits African conservationists and communities against Western rights groups

By Sheree Bega
‘The window to limit global warming is rapidly closing’
The Green Guardian
/ 21 March 2023

‘The window to limit global warming is rapidly closing’

Global panel’s new report says we are hurtling toward disaster but there are ways to avoid it

By Sheree Bega
Let’s talk about the just energy transition in South Africa
Opinion
/ 15 March 2023

Let’s talk about the just energy transition in South Africa

South Africa is on the path to a just transition. But does it make sense?

By Ozayr Patel
Mantashe defends the continued use of coal at Africa Energy Indaba
The Green Guardian
/ 7 March 2023

Mantashe defends the continued use of coal at Africa Energy Indaba

Greenpeace activists’ protest disrupts the mineral resources and energy minister’s speech

By Mandisa Nyathi
How the just energy transition money will be distributed
The Green Guardian
/ 28 February 2023

How the just energy transition money will be distributed

Eskom will receive most of the funding, while the rest will go to the trade, industry and competition department and for developing the electric vehicle industry

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa edges closer towards stage eight load-shedding
National
/ 20 February 2023

South Africa edges closer towards stage eight load-shedding

Eskom loses half of its power-generating capacity, opening risks for longer cuts which will entail more than half the day with no electricity

By Mandisa Nyathi and Ozayr Patel
Thulani Gcabashe, Reuel Khoza or even Daniel Mminele. Who will “project manage” our electricity crisis?
Opinion
/ 15 February 2023

Thulani Gcabashe, Reuel Khoza or even Daniel Mminele. Who will “project manage” our electricity crisis?

Whichever way we get out of this energy crisis, what is clear is that a politician is not the right person to drag us out

By Ron Derby
Drakensberg Boys Choir helps vulture conservation through song
The Green Guardian
/ 7 February 2023

Drakensberg Boys Choir helps vulture conservation through song

The Drakensberg Boys Choir collaborate with George Philippart of The Voice Germany to raise awareness on vulture conservation

By Lesego Chepape
Invasive water hyacinth explodes on Hartbeespoort Dam
The Green Guardian
/ 27 January 2023

Invasive water hyacinth explodes on Hartbeespoort Dam

Heavy rain and pollution has led to the aquatic weed increasing its coverage to about 50% of the dam

By Sheree Bega
Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants

Parliament’s Scopa wants Eskom to provide a “road map” for when load-shedding will end, saying the committee cannot hold the state-owned entity accountable without a timeline

By Eunice Masson
Creecy’s plan to save South Africa’s imperilled vulture population
The Green Guardian
/ 16 January 2023

Creecy’s plan to save South Africa’s imperilled vulture population

Deliberate and unintentional poisoning with pesticides and animal drugs, collision with power lines and habitat change are driving down the numbers of several species

By Sheree Bega
Signs of the seasons to watch out for in 2023
The Green Guardian
/ 5 January 2023

Signs of the seasons to watch out for in 2023

Each season brings beauty in South Africa, but phenological events are occurring ever earlier due to climate change

By Jennifer Fitchett
Nuclear energy fusion “breakthrough” – How excited should we get?
The Green Guardian
/ 20 December 2022

Nuclear energy fusion “breakthrough” – How excited should we get?

Is nuclear fusion just a dream or is it achievable?

By David Walwyn
What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2022

What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?

The rains in December have caused flooding, which has damaged critical infrastructure, including people’s homes

By Sarah Roffe and Ozayr Patel
Talks over global plastic treaty were a mixed bag
The Green Guardian
/ 7 December 2022

Talks over global plastic treaty were a mixed bag

The first round of plastic treaty negotiations saw positive outcomes but oil producing countries, at the behest of big oil and petrochemical companies, could dominate the treaty discussions

By Sheree Bega
How Kruger Park is tackling one of the world’s most problematic birds – the myna
The Green Guardian
/ 23 November 2022

How Kruger Park is tackling one of the world’s most problematic birds – the myna

In South Africa, the gregarious aerial invaders are ‘here to stay’ for the next few million years, scientists say

By Sheree Bega
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