142 arrested in 1 week for illegal mining
About 142 suspects were arrested, between the 16 and 22 June 2025, for illegal mining and related criminal activities. The police said Vala Umgodi operations, have also confiscated significant amounts…
English Ivy rapidly spreading in Cape Town, authorities call for its urgent containment
Authorities in Cape Town have called for urgent containment of an invasive climber- the English Ivy, Ivy or Hedera canariensis and Hedera helix. They want the invasive plant, posing a…
“BeBoldOnBuildings”
About 81% of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) reference buildings as a challenge, to meet a collective carbon emission target of 42%. Therefore, the World Green Building Council is calling on…
15 arrested for illegal mining of unpolished diamonds
About fifteen (15) suspects were arrested in the Northern Cape, for the contravention of the Immigration Act, illegal mining activities and possession of suspected unpolished diamonds, from Tuesday, the 17th…
Civil society tackling air pollution in polluted Vaal Triangle
Civil society groups are tackling air pollution in the Vaal Triangle- one of three most polluted areas in South Africa. The Vaal Triangle consists of Vanderbijlpark, Sasolburg, Sebokeng, and Evaton.…
Anglo American demerger of Valterra Platinum finalized
Anglo American plc has finalized its demerger Valterra Platinum Limited (formerly named Anglo American Platinum Limited) (“Valterra Platinum”). This follows an overwhelming approval by shareholders on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.…
Hope as new reforestation locations are identified
Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wits) Future Ecosystems for Africa program, have created maps of where reforestation can effectively combat climate change.About 195 million hectares, were identified globally,…
Climate finance, investment and Al, at UN June Meetings
The UN June Climate Meetings are in full swing in Bonn, ahead of COP30, in Brazil later this year. Speaking at the opening session on Monday this week, Simon Stiell,…
Truckloads of chromite ore confiscated by police, in a Vala Umgodi bust, in Limpopo
Police stumbled upon piles of chromite ore, after responding to reports of illegal activities at the Sefateng Chrome Mine, in Limpopo, on Friday, 13 June 2025, around 1am. Police said…
Political leaders meet mine management to discuss water and environmental compliance, among other issues
Political leadership of the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality met with the management of the Nkomati Mine on Wednesday, the 11th June. Mbuso Magubane, the Mayor, said critical issues discussed centred…