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Pollution: Sasol claims that it recognises and understands the environmental footprint associated with its activities and responsibly manages these in a prudent and lawful way. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
DFFE

Parliament intensifies scrutiny of Sasol

Parliament’s portfolio committee on forestry, fisheries and environment is widening its oversight into Sasol after receiving protected disclosures from environmental…

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
the country’s climate future is fast becoming hotter, drier and more dangerous. (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION

South Africa’s major climate threats — from drought to deadly heatwaves

From collapsing maize yields to a possible cyclone hitting Richards Bay, a Wits expert warns that South Africa’s climate future is fast becoming hotter, drier and more dangerous

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

11 July 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

4 July 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

27 June 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

20 June 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

13 June 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

6 June 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

30 May 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

23 May 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

17 May 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

9 May 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

2 May 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

25 April 2025

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  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

17 April 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

11 April 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Watershed: A video showing damage to the wall of the Bloemhof Dam
BLOEMHOF DAM

Evacuation warnings as Vaal, Bloemhof dam levels continue to rise

Department of water and sanitation urges those living within the floodline to move to safe areas

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

4 April 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

28 March 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CABINET REPORT CARDS

20 March 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read