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Putting pen to paper, forestry, fisheries and environment minister Willie Aucamp, signing the beneficiation scheme framework agreement, watched by SANParks interim chairperson Beryl Ferguson and community leaders. Pictures: Lucas Ledwaba
BERYL FERGUSON

Kruger returns to its owners

Historic deal sees communities set to gain from sche signed with SANParks

  • Brian Sokutu
6 min read
Marion Island is one of the most remote islands on Earth
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Marion Island team to be evacuated after polar diesel shortage delays SA Agulhas II voyage

The environment minister has ordered the evacuation of the Marion Island overwintering team after shortages of fuel additives delayed the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to the…

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read
Under threat: Safeguarding Papiesfontein’s ecosystem would complete a broader conservation vision for the Kouga region. Photo: Kirsty Teichert
KABELJOUS

Put paper into practice to protect Papiesfontein 

When decisions that have been made repeatedly over decades are not implemented, ecosystems pay the price. The ecological site is a case study in that gap between intention and…

  • Wentzel Coetzer
5 min read
BIODIVERSITY ECONOMY

SA’s rhinos are ‘more valuable alive than dead’

Government unveils new plan to strengthen rhino coordination and confront poaching

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were intercepted in South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone
AIS VIOLATION

South Africa intercepts four Chinese fishing vessels violating EEZ rules

Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were fined R400 000 and released after a coordinated operation by officials and the police

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema said the move signalled the president’s loss of confidence in the police. (@EFFSouthAfrica/X)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA JULIUS MALEMA

EFF welcomes Ramaphosa’s announcement to deploy the army in Gauteng and the Western Cape

Party leader Julius Malema said the move signalled the president’s loss of confidence in the police

  • Lunga Mzangwe
2 min read
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp
CABINET REPORT CARDS 2025

Willie Aucamp: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

The new minister inherits partial successes in biodiversity, climate adaptation and renewable energy from his predecessors but faces ongoing environmental crises, governance…

  • MG Reporter
1 min read
Scientific evidence: Fracking fluid and other drilling wastes are dumped into an unlined pit located right up against the Petroleum Highway in Kern County, California. Photo: Sarah Craig / Faces of Fracking
DION GEORGE GWEDE MANTASHE

New draft fracking rules spark fresh debate

Public comment deadline extended as concerns raised about risks to fragile Karoo Basin

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
Former environment minister Dion George. (Photo: Environmentza/X)
CLIMATE TALKS

Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate leadership at COP30

The organisations argued that South Africa’s active participation at COP30 has always been crucial

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read
Former forestry, fisheries and the environment minister Dion George. (@DrDionGeorge/X)
ANIMAL WELFARE

Civil society groups urge Ramaphosa to block DA plan to replace environment minister

Civil society and animal welfare groups have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to reject the proposal to replace Dion George with Willem Aucamp

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read