Environment
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Eco Warriors remove more than 400kg of litter from Bottelary River
More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River as community volunteers work to improve river health and awareness.
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UNIDO opens third round of climate innovation funding
UNIDO’s A2D Facility third Call for Proposals offers USD 1–20M grants for climate tech projects in ODA-eligible countries. Apply by 18 June 2026.
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Milnerton Lagoon shows early signs of recovery as animals return
Milnerton Lagoon shows signs of recovery as community efforts, upgrades and a rare stingray birth point to improving ecosystem health
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Community unites for Earth Day tree planting at Mosselbank River
In celebration of Earth Day, the Mosselbank River became the focus of a community-driven conservation effort this past Saturday planting 130 trees.
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Milnerton Lagoon dredging plan sparks backlash from residents
Plans to restore Milnerton Lagoon continue, but residents warn dredging and recent foam sightings point to ongoing pollution concerns.
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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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Hundreds of plastic sticks found on Milnerton Lagoon Beach
Hundreds of plastic earbud sticks found at Lagoon Beach highlight hidden pollution caused by items flushed into sewage systems and washed back to shore.
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Volunteers collect 528kg of litter during Lagoon Beach clean-up
Volunteers collected 528kg of litter, including 200 nappies, at Lagoon Beach. A dead seal highlighted the urgent need to protect marine life.
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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.
