Conservation Watch
Crypto-currency windfall for wildlife
An online platform is making it greener, cheaper and easier to support conservation agencies worldwide.
‘Environmental hero company’ charged for massive Durban air, water and soil pollution
Marathon legal case looms large for agrochemical giant in wake of Durban’s disastrous chemical spill.
New narratives needed on wildlife trafficking
Roving Reporters is helping spearhead an innovative journalism project in the Greater Kruger National Park.
Wild about weeds
We are often in a rush to rid our gardens of blackjacks, stinging nettles and a bunch of other bitter things. But Julia Invernizzi wised up on a recent walk.
Enviro Champs tackle Pietermaritzburg river pollution
A community-based programme is helping to clean rivers in the KZN capital. Thobani Ngomane and Matthew Hattingh report.
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
Heads up for rookie environmental writers
The window period for submission of story pitches has closed – June 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?
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
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.
The story behind the murder of anti-mining activist, Fikile Ntshangase
Fikile Ntshangase will be buried tomorrow. Roving Reporters looks into the background to her murder last Thursday evening. Mine boss links the killing and other recent incidents of violence and intimidation to concerns in the community about job losses should be the mine be forced to close Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife – the custodian of Kwazulu-Natal’s protected parks – wants Tendele Coal Mining to fund a comprehensive study on the adverse impacts its operations have on the iMfolozi wilderness area Commentators
