Environment
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Save a Fishie calls public to sign petition to ban plastic lollipop sticks
Environmentalist group, Save a Fishie is calling for a ban on plastic lollipop sticks after thousands were discovered over the past few months during beach clean-ups.
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Rietvlei waterbody partially closed following water quality concerns
The City of Cape Town has temporarily closed a portion of the Rietvlei waterbody as a precautionary measure after recent water quality tests revealed elevated E.coli levels. The closure, which…
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Filmmaker, moved by the NSRI camera rescue volunteers, dedicates his time to raising awareness
Moved by the unseen heroes behind the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) Beach Safety Camera Project, South African filmmaker and ocean enthusiast Kabeer Shaik has dedicated his craft raising awareness…
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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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City officials tour Diep River to assess Milnerton Lagoon pollution
City officials recently took to the water to experience the Diep River first-hand, part of an ongoing commitment to tackle the long-standing pollution challenges affecting the Milnerton Lagoon. The 3…
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Fuel station planned near school, wetland in D’Urbanvale sparks uproar
Residents of D’Urbanvale object to a proposed fuel station near a school and wetland, citing inadequate public input, environmental risks, and potential health hazards from the project.
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Inwoners reg om te baklei
Inwoners van D’Urbanvale is reg om te baklei teen Engen Petroleum se aansoek om ‘n vulstasie naby ‘n laerskool te bou.
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Coast to Coast campaign kicks off
The Coast 2 Coast 2025 campaign began successfully, collecting 1,753kg of waste in 48 hours to protect Cape Town’s coastlines.
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PSHB Infestation Detected in Oakdale: City Calls for Public Help to Prevent Spread
The City of Cape Town last week confirmed that samples taken from a Boxelder tree on a private property in Oakdale, Bellville, tested positive for the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole…
