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Department of Forestry

Commercial fishers red-flag looming conflict with small-scale sector amid abalone quota uncertainty, dwindling catches

Our Burning Planet

Commercial fishers red-flag looming conflict with small-scale sector amid abalone quota uncertainty, dwindling catches

By Liezl Human

Landmark agreement a turning point in battle to save African penguin from extinction

Our Burning Planet

Landmark agreement a turning point in battle to save African penguin from extinction

By Cloverley Lawrence

Marion Island ‘power crisis’ — single generator clings to life as relief ship dawdles

South Africa

Marion Island ‘power crisis’ — single generator clings to life as relief ship dawdles

By Tiara Walters

Pie in the sky — why South Africa’s Draft Elephant Heritage Strategy won’t work

South Africa

Pie in the sky — why South Africa’s Draft Elephant Heritage Strategy won’t work

By Adam Cruise

Fate of KZN’s century-old Ndumo wetland park in doubt – despite global treaty ‘protection’

South Africa

Fate of KZN’s century-old Ndumo wetland park in doubt – despite global treaty ‘protection’

By Tony Carnie

Sharing South Africa with elephants: new strategy calls for a major rethink

Our Burning Planet

Sharing South Africa with elephants: new strategy calls for a major rethink

By Don Pinnock

Squid fishing rights clash as small-scale cooperatives demand fair chance amid capitalist challenges

Business Maverick

Squid fishing rights clash as small-scale cooperatives demand fair chance amid capitalist challenges

By Kara le Roux

Waste pickers, South Africa's unseen labour force, continue to fight for recognition and payment rights

South Africa

Waste pickers, South Africa's unseen labour force, continue to fight for recognition and payment rights

By Steve Kretzmann

Poor pay the price for dangerous emissions as Eskom bypasses desulphurisation system at Kusile power plant

Our Burning Planet

Poor pay the price for dangerous emissions as Eskom bypasses desulphurisation system at Kusile power plant

By Nidal Boorany

‘Ambitious actions’ — new environment minister outlines priorities for the year

Our Burning Planet

‘Ambitious actions’ — new environment minister outlines priorities for the year

By Kristin Engel

Sweeping new wildlife plan must go back to the drawing board, say NGOs

South Africa

Sweeping new wildlife plan must go back to the drawing board, say NGOs

By Don Pinnock

BirdLife and Sanccob take government to court over penguin feeding grounds

South Africa

BirdLife and Sanccob take government to court over penguin feeding grounds

By Don Pinnock