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    The Environment

    South African floods wreaked havoc because people are forced to live...

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    Rapid urbanisation and government failure to deliver adequate housing are among the driving forces behind the proliferation of informal settlements across South African cities...

    Here’s how to help those affected by the storms #KZNFloods

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    The people of KwaZulu Natal have been facing another mega-storm and the effects of it. According to reports, some areas in the province received...

    How will Shell’s plans affect the Wild Coast, explained

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    Shell has announced that it will carry out a seismic survey from Morgan Bay to Port St Johns off the Wild Coast. The survey...

    How South Africa can get communities involved in conserving coastal and...

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    Protected areas, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, are clearly defined geographical spaces set aside to conserve nature, ecosystem services and...

    The threat climate change poses to the oceans could soon be...

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    After two weeks of COP26 talks in Glasgow, delegates agreed to reduce the use of coal, end “inefficient” fossil-fuel subsidies and boost their climate...

    9 myths about mental health and illness

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    There are many myths and stigmas about mental health and illness due to a lack of understanding. Mental illnesses are real diseases that affect...

    COP26: Africa’s challenges must steer the climate change conference

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    The 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties, popularly known as COP26, is happening at a...

    Pensioner Johannes Mamogale is an active small-scale farmer supporting his family

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    Johannes Mamogale (80) started his vegetable garden after he was retrenched 20 years ago. In the beginning, farming was all about putting food on...

    How to recycle clothes in South Africa

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    The textiles industry is a trillion dollar market. As you’d expect with such a large industry, an enormous amount of waste is produced. Fast...

    The River Club redevelopment will create both jobs and a beautiful...

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    RIGHT OF REPLY RESPONSE Response by the Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust. The article “The Amazon Development might bring jobs while carting away biodiversity” (Daily Vox,...

    The Amazon Development might bring jobs while carting away biodiversity

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    The proposed multi-billion rand deal Amazon struck with the City of Cape Town is heading to court. Court papers have been filed by lobby...

    Why everyone needs to be advocating for menstrual rights

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    Another week, another amazing conversation!  This week we chatted to the Minister of Menstruation Candice Chirwa (if you don’t know her, where have you been...

    In her own words: UCT student on returning to campus after...

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    On the morning of April 18, a fire started near Rhodes Memorial, Devil’s Peak in Table Mountain National Park. Driven by strong winds, it...

    Five human rights trends in SA: Activists fight back as COVID-19...

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    On Human Rights Day, global civil society alliance CIVICUS outlines five human rights trends in South Africa that look set to continue in 2021. Read...

    Challenging Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination in Black Communities

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    In South Africa, the month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month with the objective of not only educating the public about...

    Ugandan Climate Activist Vanessa Nakate Is Fighting For The Congo

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    Young people all over the world have been raising their voices around the growing climate crisis facing the world. Inspired by Swedish teenager Greta...

    Tackling Menstruation Stigma Through Education

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    For many menstruators around the world, getting ones period for the first time or every time after that is a frightening experience. Not only...

    10 Historical Figures Who Were Vegan Before It Was Mainstream

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    Haters aside, the vegan movement has exploded so much over the past few years it’s almost mainstream. Interest in the plant-based lifestyle is as...

    8 South African Organisations Combating Climate Change

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    By now, we’ve all (hopefully) accepted the scientifically established fact that human-caused climate change is real. In September last year, the world’s leading climate...

    African Countries And The State Of Their Environments: The Best And...

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    Social and economic changes in Africa are being driven by increasing prosperity and heavy foreign investment. Money has been poured into activities such as...