Department Of Environmental Affairs

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.