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Report exposes deadly cost of delaying coal phase-out in South Africa

A new report released on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by Greenpeace Africa, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), and GroundWork...

Court consolidates appeal process in South African offshore oil and gas case

The Green Connection and Natural Justice have welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to defer a decision whether to grant...

South Africa: Budget 2026 fails to fast-track just transition, tackle inequality – Group

In a period of economic uncertainty and escalating climate impacts, The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa's Budget 2026 misses a critical opportunity to use...

South Africa: Groups challenge lawfulness of approval for long-delayed Nuclear-1 project

Three environmental justice organisations have launched a High Court challenge to the environmental authorisation granted for Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the...

ACB demands national ban as glyphosate found in South Africa’s staple foods

Through a formal, comprehensive, and urgent submission, the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) requests the Minister of Agriculture to deregister and ban glyphosate in South Africa, following new...

South Africa’s grasslands set global first for community-led carbon markets

TASC, a leading carbon project developer, has achieved a global first with the issuance of certified Climate, Community and Biodiversity carbon credits from its...

UN recognises World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada, South Africa

The United Nations (UN) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, recognised three new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, anchored in Indigenous Peoples...

South Africa’s rhino-keeper turns to govt for legal rhino horn trade

South Africa’s new largest rhino keeper, Wicus Diedericks, has taken his fight for legal rhino horn trade onto a national platform, using the courts to...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...