Conservation Watch ‘Green growth’ economy demands fundamental change to how society is organised and in the way we live There is a link between economic growth and environmental disaster. Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2022December 17, 2022
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
Conservation Watch Environment Fikile Ntshangase opposed a mine extension. Last night she was murdered. Violence on border of iMfolozi-Hluhluwe Game Park linked to fears of mass retrenchments Fikile Ntshangase, a vocal opponent of plans to extend the Somkhele coal mine, was murdered in her home on Thursday night. This comes after threats and attacks have previously been made against those opposing the mine. Mine management says expansion is essential […] Written by rovingreporters October 23, 2020September 20, 2021
Conservation Watch Environment HIGH STAKES AT SOMKHELE Mine expansion row puts lives on the line Shootings, threats and other violence have ratcheted up tensions in Somkhele where a mine extension has exposed deep fault lines in a poor community. Fred Kockott and Matthew Hattingh report Written by RR June 3, 2020December 9, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Negotiating a water-scarce world Can the water-rich mineral Ringwoodite provide humans with water in the future and become the “gold of the 21st century”? asks Fatima Khan Written by rovingreporters January 15, 2020November 15, 2021
Environment South Coast water disaster needs hardware experts Broken pump station and crumbling infrastructure leaves thousands at risk Written by rovingreporters June 6, 2019August 4, 2019
Conservation Watch Education Royal salute for water-savvy school THE rural South African school that won an international award for its wise water use is again making waves and has received the royal nod for its efforts. Written by rovingreporters February 15, 2019August 4, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment No drips at winning South Coast school Water Explorer, a fun, online educational programme, has drawn diverse entries from far afield and the winner is… Written by rovingreporters September 8, 2018February 15, 2019