Environment
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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.
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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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Environmental group joins quarry tree removal protest
Environmental organisation TreeKeepers formally opposes Tygerberg Quarry tree removal, proposing alternative phased approach to preserve historic screening.
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Residents protest tree removal at historic Tygerberg Quarry site
Local residents call for immediate halt to tree cutting at Tygerberg Quarry, arguing removal of 1955-planted trees threatens urban canopy and history.
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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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Schools invited to lead the way in new eco challenge with Save a Fishie
Save a Fishie launches its 2026 Schools Eco Challenge with the City of Cape Town, empowering learners through hands-on environmental action.
