Environment Sowing dissent: Pondoland pain over mining plan In this, the first of a three part series on Xolobeni, journalist Shona Aylward looks at the struggle over proposed heavy minerals on the Wild Coast. Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2019October 15, 2019
Environment Park expansion holds hope for Africa’s big tuskers Eight of Africa’s remaining 30 “big tuskers” live in South Africa’s Tembe Elephant Park. The park is set to expand by up to 26,000 hectares, allowing its elephant herds to grow. The park is owned and managed by local communities. First published by Mongabay.com Matthew Hattingh and Mlu Mdletshe report DURBAN, South Africa — There […] Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2019November 20, 2019
Environment Vietnamese youth pledge support for war on poaching Catch them while they are young, seems to be the thinking behind bringing a group of Vietnamese twentysomethings to the World Youth Wildlife Summit in South Africa. Written by rovingreporters October 7, 2019October 21, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment SA teen wins international photographic award Powerful image sheds light on efforts to save rhinos Fred Kockott and Mlu Mdletshe report First published by GroundUp NINETEEN-year-old Kgaugelo Neville Ngomane, has won a prestigious environmental photographic competition. Ngomane’s powerful image of a rhino dehorning, ‘Desperate Measures’ was picked from more than 4,000 international entries by the judges who commended its storytelling […] Written by rovingreporters September 25, 2019August 13, 2021
Conservation Watch Environment ‘Wild warriors’ learn to shoot with cameras Africa’s wildlife economy employs millions and offers opportunities for the young. Mlu Mdletshe and Fred Kockott report on a valuable educational initiative. Written by Mlu Mdletshe September 23, 2019October 15, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment Environmental lawyers put screws back on a Zululand anthracite mine. Top environmental lawyers and experts have thrown their weight behind a bid to force one of South Africa’s largest coal producers to comply with environmental legislation. FRED KOCKOTT reports Written by rovingreporters September 19, 2019October 15, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch Go-ahead for controversial oil project off KZN coast Environmental groups’ objections over-ruled Marches, protests and objections to drill for gas and oil along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline over the past few years have come to naught, writes Fred Kockott First published by GroundUp The Department of Mineral Resources has granted environmental authorisation (EA) to the Italian energy group, Eni, and Sasol Africa (Pty) Ltd […] Written by rovingreporters September 11, 2019October 15, 2019
Environment Duzi Disaster: Willowton agrees to community demands Expert says uMsunduzi River can recover in a year if rehabilitation is done properly The collapse of colossal tanks at Willowton Oil resulted in a spill of 1.6 million litres of fatty oil and caustic soda. Much of this flowed directly into the Baynespruit river, making its way downstream into the uMsunduzi and Umgeni Rivers […] Written by rovingreporters September 10, 2019November 14, 2019
Environment Wildlife summit targets young Two-hundred young people, community leaders and educators will meet this month to learn how they can help save Africa’s natural treasures. Mlu Mdletshe reports. Written by Mlu Mdletshe September 10, 2019May 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Conquering fears in the wilderness Confronting his fears on a Wilderness Leadership School trail was a life changing experience for a Wild Coast hiking guide, writes Mlu Mdletshe On night guard duty, deep in the wilderness, Siya Ndovela peered into the surrounding darkness, reminded of a nightmare which had awoken him sweating and crying a few days ago. In the […] Written by Mlu Mdletshe September 10, 2019May 29, 2020