Biodiversity Conservation Watch Swimming against the tide of sewage: Standerton sanfus stir up action An intrepid band of activist-athletes are drawing attention to a pressing pollution problem Written by RR March 22, 2021November 18, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch Bycatch threat to apex predators Shark and ray numbers are dwindling. Bottom trawling and a lack of government monitoring are adding to the problem, writes Katie Biggar Written by RR March 19, 2021April 15, 2021
Uncategorized Tracking Covid in sewers helps in virus fight The Sars-Cov-2 virus has been detected in a number of wastewater treatment plants in KwaZulu-Natal. Fatima Khan reports on how researchers are turning this to good use. Written by RR February 28, 2021November 15, 2021
Biodiversity Conservation Watch Training Heads up for rookie environmental writers The window period for submission of story pitches has closed - July 15 2021 Keen to write a few environmental wrongs? Do you have a conservation story that needs to be told, but are not sure how to go about it? Written by rovingreporters February 15, 2021December 10, 2021
Uncategorized Disco fever: Big gatherings could trigger third wave – expert warns Data modelling, aided by artificial intelligence, is helping better understand the spread of Covid-19 and to plan the rollout of the vaccine in South Africa. Fatima Khan reports. Written by RR February 9, 2021February 9, 2021
Social & Justice Taverns feel the Covid pinch . . . No booze, less meat “There is no business at the moment, it is bad” by Tariro Washinyira | Western Cape First published by GroundUp Parow taverns are feeling the impact of the alcohol ban announced in late December. The ban was designed to relieve the pressure on hospital beds. “People who drink alcohol need to learn to control themselves,” says […] Written by rovingreporters January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Conservation Watch Hiya ladies, I am in a wooing mood! . . . Spider love can be so strange When it comes to wooing aggressive females, spiders can really spin the charm… just ask David Attenborough and Jurgen Otto. Fatima Khan reports Written by RR January 24, 2021November 15, 2021
Conservation Watch Trial may shed light on Wild Coast violence A much-delayed case, back before the courts, brings to light community conflict over mineral sands mining plans. Fred Kockott reports. Written by RR January 22, 2021January 22, 2021