Environment
Environment
Environment
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Millions of plants stripped as poaching crisis in Western Cape deepens
More than 2.5 million indigenous plants have been seized since 2018 as organised syndicates strip the Western Cape’s biodiversity.
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Coal mine application near Kruger National Park draws fresh opposition over environmental risks
AfriForum opposes Tenbosch Mining’s coal mine proposal near Kruger National Park, citing risks to water security, agriculture, and conservation.
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Beaked whale washes ashore at Eerste Steen, sparking surprise among beachgoers
A beaked whale washed ashore at Eerste Steen, Melkbosstrand on 15 March. Authorities collected samples; cause of stranding remains unknown.
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Teen conservationist raises funds for Sanccob to save endangered seabirds
Young environmentalist Romario Valentine raises money for seabird conservation, helping African Penguins, the Albatross Task Force, and Marion Island projects.
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R434 million investment launches state-of-the-art recycling plant in Coastal Park
Cape Town launched a R434 million recycling facility in Muizenberg, aiming to boost job creation and reduce landfill waste through recycling.
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Cape Town environmental group celebrates 500th cleanup
Save a Fishie celebrates its 500th cleanup, removing more than 54 tonnes of litter while inspiring volunteers to protect beaches, rivers and communities.
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City seeks council backing for new nature reserves
The City of Cape Town plans to expand five nature reserves, including Table Bay in Milnerton, and create two new reserves.
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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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Western Cape schools honoured for environmental leadership
WESSA recognises 31 Western Cape schools for environmental leadership at 2025 Eco-Schools Awards, celebrating measurable sustainability action.
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Hundreds of nappies continue to wash up on local beaches
Beaches along Cape Town’s coastline face a growing pollution problem, with volunteers collecting 187 disposable nappies in just over an hour at Lagoon Beach.
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