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An architect’s impression of the proposed retirement complex at Sedgefield. Graphic: Eco Route Environmental Consultancy (Draft Amendment Report).

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, and the Rhodes University Centre for Biological Control (CBC) have released weevil species to tackle the invasive alien aquatic plant at Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West. Source:

Action taken against Harties Dam invasive alien plant

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Conservationists argued that current no-fishing zones are inadequate to prevent the African Penguin’s extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Settlement reached in African Penguin caseJohn Yeld

Local community trust debt fund advances social upliftment in renewable energy sector

Local community trust debt fund advances social upliftment in renewable energy sectorInfra Impact Investment Managers

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Rhino poaching continues to decrease

Mouse-Free Marion Cycling Team members John Cooper, Erica Leppan, Katta Ludynia and Jeremy George on the descent from Chapman’s Peak into Hout Bay along the Cape Town Cycle Tour route

Mouse-Free Marion Project riders to raise awareness during Cape Town Cycle Tour

All infrastructure work on the R300m Botmaskop Fynbos Estate on the Helshoogte Pass between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek has already been completed. Photo from an appendix in the respondent’s court papers.

Parties hold their breath in battle over R300m Stellenbosch mountain estateJohn Yeld

Plastic is good when we're good with plastic

Plastic is good when we're good with plasticSafripol

South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming newsSteve Kretzmann

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South African pharmaceutical wholesaler UPD adds 42 electric vans to fleetNqobile Dludla

South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remainKLA

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W Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience

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The crucial role of fisheries observers in sustainable deep-sea management

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

Conservation groups want new “sweet spot” no-fishing zones around African Penguin breeding colonies, arguing current zones are inadequate to prevent the species’ extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Major showdown in court over African Penguin’s futureJohn Yeld

Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

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Beaches along the West Coast were soiled with oil spilling from the wreck of the MV Ultra Galaxy which ran aground in July 2024. Photo: Annalize Barnard / GroundUp

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A drone image of oil at the main beach in Strandfontein on the West Coast. Photo: Tania Fouche / GroundUp

West Coast beaches polluted by oil spillJohn Yeld

World Wetlands Day: Sappi leads the way in wetland conservation in South Africa

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Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy

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New pollution law to increase protection of oceans

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New nature reserve established in the Soutpansberg

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Rhino poachers handed prison sentences

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eThekwini bans fishing activities in Umngeni Estuary

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Working backwards to save the sea

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All infrastructure work on the R300m Botmaskop Fynbos Estate on the Helshoogte Pass between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek has already been completed. Photo from an appendix in the respondent’s court papers.

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An architect’s impression of the proposed retirement complex at Sedgefield. Graphic: Eco Route Environmental Consultancy (Draft Amendment Report).

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Conservationists argued that current no-fishing zones are inadequate to prevent the African Penguin’s extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

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Mouse-Free Marion Cycling Team members John Cooper, Erica Leppan, Katta Ludynia and Jeremy George on the descent from Chapman’s Peak into Hout Bay along the Cape Town Cycle Tour route

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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

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South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

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New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

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Conservation groups want new “sweet spot” no-fishing zones around African Penguin breeding colonies, arguing current zones are inadequate to prevent the species’ extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Major showdown in court over African Penguin’s future

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Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

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Beaches along the West Coast were soiled with oil spilling from the wreck of the MV Ultra Galaxy which ran aground in July 2024. Photo: Annalize Barnard / GroundUp

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A drone image of oil at the main beach in Strandfontein on the West Coast. Photo: Tania Fouche / GroundUp

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