Environment Ocean Watch Green plan to turn dirty waste into walkways Unrecyclable plastic waste collected from the Umgeni River could soon become part of paving networks, walkways and eco-landscapes in and around Durban, write Jared Sumar and Fred Kockott. This is one of several innovations from Green Corridors – a non-profit social-purpose organisation and incubator of various environmental initiatives. Green Corridors already has in place effective […] Written by rovingreporters March 8, 2020April 3, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Civil action could address Mdloti river pollution Sick Durban river spoils popular recreational lagoon Written by rovingreporters February 3, 2020May 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Disaster fund needed to clean Duzi river spill 1,6 million litres of fatty oils and caustic soda poured out of Willowton Oil into the Msundusi River on Tuesday leaving a trail of destruction By Fred Kockott As a major KwaZulu-Natal river turned into a cauldron of dying fish this week, Willowton Oil – the company responsible for the pollution incident – has been […] Written by rovingreporters August 18, 2019May 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Red flags fly over Mdloti river pollution The ripple effect of sewerage pollution – and possibly also chemical contamination – of the Mdloti River which flows into the sea at La Mercy near King Shaka airport could damage KwaZulu-Natal’s reputation as a world renowned water sports playground, writes Fred Kockott First published by the Sunday Tribune Multiple Canoe Marathon World Champion, Hank […] Written by rovingreporters January 29, 2017January 15, 2020