environment
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Zeekoevlei remains closed due to dangerous toxin levels
Zeekoevlei closed since 2024 due to dangerous toxin levels. R100+ million dredging project underway but reopening timeline uncertain.
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City defends marine outfalls as ActionSA appeal nears ruling
Cape Town’s marine sewage outfalls dispute reaches independent appeals panel, expected to rule on ActionSA’s challenge to the City’s licensing practices.
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Water security: Cape Town approves R5bn public-private partnership
Cape Town City Council approves R5bn public-private partnership for water security projects to secure additional supply beyond 2030.
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Western Cape battles intense wildfire wave as crews contain multiple blazes
The Western Cape has experienced widespread and sustained wildfire activity across several districts between 18 and 28 November.
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Sanccob tightens biosecurity as bird flu threatens seabirds
Sanccob has heightened biosecurity measures after an African Penguin tested positive for HPAI, amid rising cases among seabirds in the Western Cape. The public is urged not to handle affected…
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Waste interceptors added to combat river pollution in Cape Town
Cape Town has installed 20 waste interceptors to reduce river pollution, targeting hotspots like Bayside Canal and Milnerton Lagoon, enhancing ecological protection.
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Rangers brave storms to rescue dozens of chicks
Seabird rangers rescued over 30 vulnerable chicks, including endangered species, after severe winter storms in South Africa, ensuring their recovery.
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Cape Town launches Lower Salt River Forum to tackle pollution, urban flooding
Reducing pollution and flooding across key parts of the Salt River catchment will be high on the agenda for the new Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum.
