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Desmond D'sa

Environmental protector and activist takes on Durban’s petrochemical industry for healthier life for all

South Africa

Environmental protector and activist takes on Durban’s petrochemical industry for healthier life for all

By Thom Pierce

Climate watchdogs ask court to halt new Eskom gas power plant in Richards Bay despite Barbara Creecy's backing for project

South Africa

Climate watchdogs ask court to halt new Eskom gas power plant in Richards Bay despite Barbara Creecy's backing for project

By Tony Carnie

This fight isn’t over, activists warn as court hears case against Shell’s quest for Wild Coast gas

South Africa

This fight isn’t over, activists warn as court hears case against Shell’s quest for Wild Coast gas

By Tembile Sgqolana

Durban fishers struggle to make ends meet after municipality closes beaches

South Africa

Durban fishers struggle to make ends meet after municipality closes beaches

By Lungi Langa

Outrage over UPL plan to dump more toxic waste into Durban’s sea

Business Maverick

Outrage over UPL plan to dump more toxic waste into Durban’s sea

By Tony Carnie

Engen is ‘still killing us’, says Durban community body after explosion at refinery

Business Maverick

Engen is ‘still killing us’, says Durban community body after explosion at refinery

By Desiree Erasmus

Environmentalists are raising concern over Durban’s polluted Umbilo River

Our Burning Planet

Environmentalists are raising concern over Durban’s polluted Umbilo River

By Nokulunga Majola for GroundUp