July 14
South Africa: Climate Activists Protest Against Sukuma Coal Mine Project
Climate activists Extinction Rebellion Vaal and the Coal-ition Committee say a lack of transparency about electricity usage, the potential damage from blasting, threats to heritage… Read more »
July 10
South Africa: Municipalities Must Get Specific Funding to Fight the Impacts of Climate Change
Small, grant-dependent municipalities often lack the financial and technical capacity to implement effective climate change measures. Read more »
July 07
South Africa: Thousands Left Homeless in Western Cape As Gale-Force Winds and Torrential Rain Wreak Havoc
Communities in the Western Cape are facing a severe weather crisis as multiple cold fronts bring icy weather, disruptive rain and damaging winds, causing widespread displacement.… Read more »
July 04
Africa: Freddy Recognised As the Longest-Lasting Tropical Cyclone in History
The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Non-Profits Pull Together to Alleviate Hunger in Tornado-Ravaged KZN Community
A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast. Read more »
June 25
Africa: The Greatest Land Mammal Migration On Earth Is Taking Place - and It's Not the Serengeti
In an area you've probably never heard of, the largest movement of land mammals on the planet is under way. Read more »
June 20
South Africa: 'Thermal Inequalities' - Cape Town Heat Mapping Reveals Huge Temperature Differences Between Districts
A study has found that Cape Town neighbourhoods with densely packed buildings and no trees face temperatures up to 15°C higher than some other areas in the city. Read more »
June 17
South Africa: At a Critical Crossroads - Unpacking SA's New Biodiversity Strategy
A draft government environmental management plan has been welcomed as steps in the right direction, but viewed with some scepticism for its shortfalls. Will our biodiversity… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Fatalities Rise As Hail, Flooding, Snow, Two Tornadoes, Heavy Rainfall and High Winds Hit SA
In the past 24 hours, South Africa has witnessed at least two tornadoes north of Durban, hail in Umhlanga, snow in the Northern Cape and heavy rains and strong winds in the Western… Read more »
South Africa: Hail, Flooding, Snow, a Possible Tornado, Heavy Rainfall and High Winds Hit SA
In the past 24 hours, South Africa has witnessed a possible tornado north of Durban, hail in Umhlanga, snow in the Northern Cape and heavy rains and strong winds in the Western and… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: Seven Confirmed Dead After Nelson Mandela Bay Downpours, With More Rain Expected
Seven people are confirmed to have died during a devastating flood in the Kariega (Uitenhage) area following heavy rains in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday. About 1,100 people were… Read more »
May 26
South Africa: South Africa's Three Major Parties Fail to Adequately Address the Climate Crisis in Their Election Manifestos
The manifestos of the ANC, DA and EFF abjectly fail to grasp the seriousness of the climate emergency. Because of this, none of them proposes the kind of policies and… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Ants Face Worsening Survival Crisis As Planet Heats Up - Adapt, Migrate or Die
Among the longest-living insects, the ant population could be threatened as extreme heat sweeps across the globe due to the deepening climate crisis. Read more »
April 09
South Africa: SA Weather Service Issues Warnings of Disruptive Rain and Possible Flooding
Extreme weather conditions are expected to continue across South Africa's south and eastern coasts until Wednesday. Read more »
April 07
South Africa: We Need More Diverse Information If Climate Change Is to Be Tackled Effectively
Readers need information from professional journalists that regularly include -- or at least question -- understandings different from the mainstream ones. Read more »
April 03
South Africa: South Africa Among Top Air Polluters On the Continent, NGO Report Finds
A Greenpeace report says South Africa is home to six of the world's 10 largest nitrogen dioxide emission hotspots and nine of Africa's 10 largest nitrogen dioxide point sources. Read more »
March 27
South Africa: Ramaphosa and Creecy Defend Controversial 'Biodiversity Business' Plan
At the Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba in Johannesburg this week, Environment Minister Barbara Creecy and President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the benefits of their… Read more »
March 20
South Africa: 'Heatwaves Are Going to Get Worse, Like Nothing We've Ever Seen Before' - - SA Climatologist
The oppressive heat that has persisted in parts of South Africa over the past few weeks is neither unusual for this time of year, nor during El Niño. However, climate change… Read more »
February 15
South Africa: Details of SA's Climate Change Response Fund Remain Sketchy
During his 2024 Sona, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new Climate Change Response Fund which will help pay for infrastructure to make SA more climate resilient. Read more »
South Africa: Lights Finally On in Karoo Towns After Storm Causes Two-Week Power Outage
Eskom restored electricity to Central Karoo towns that had been left with power for almost two weeks after a storm damaged infrastructure. Read more »
December 28, 2023
South Africa: Environmental Champ of the Year Runners-Up - Kumi Naidoo and Clean Creatives
Activist Kumi Naidoo, the former secretary-general of Amnesty International and executive director of Greenpeace, understands that climate justice and social justice are… Read more »
December 17, 2023
South Africa: Govt Releases 'Draft Strategy' to Reduce Annual 10 Tonnes of Food Losses and Waste
Just in time for COP28's emphasis on the huge role of food systems in the climate crisis, a 'strategy' from South Africa's environment ministry outlines a long-overdue plan to… Read more »
South Africa: A Transformative Parliament Is a Key Instrument to Drive Climate Change Action
At the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), many highlighted the role of parliaments in the response to climate… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: 'Delusionists and Illusionists' - COP28 Presents Empty Platitudes and More Hot Air
We are all part of a self-perpetuating cycle of consumption and profit, driven by those with wealth and unquestioningly endorsed by people who have not considered their role in… Read more »
Africa: A Mixed Bag - COP28 Made Progress On Some Key Areas While Neglecting Others
After running a day behind schedule, COP28 has finally concluded. On Wednesday, delegates adopted a final text that -- for the first time -- mentioned a transition away from fossil… Read more »