Deputy environment minister insists culling will only be used with approval, but MPs and animal welfare groups say governance failures and delays in humane interventions are…
Government unveils new plan to strengthen rhino coordination and confront poaching
The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities
The organisations argued that South Africa’s active participation at COP30 has always been crucial
New regulations put in place strict rules, including seasonal restrictions and spill prevention measures, to balance penguin conservation with shipping
Six bird species have been infected on the remote sub-Antarctic island
The applicants argue that the forestry, fisheries and environment minister’s interim fishing closures are ‘biologically meaningless’
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
There is a weakened mechanism for public consultation in the draft legislation
The Democratic Alliance’s George, who replaces Barbara Creecy, has commended the work of his predecessor This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your…
But its political clout is limited with regard to mining, and oil and gas exploration with resistance from the Mantashe camp around environmental authorisations This content is…
But the environment department says it has interventions in place
Three people were killed and dozens injured a year ago when the tailings dam at the Jagersfontein diamond mine collapsed
The Petrus Steyn breeder on the farm Steilfontein was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or a fine of R4 000
The country needs more than “paper parks”, says conservation NGO
