KENYA – Police in Kenya fired tear gas and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, during a protest against plans to develop part of Nairobi National Park. Demonstrators gathered outside the park, arguing that the project would threaten one of the country’s most important protected areas. The Kenya Wildlife Service […]
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, joined government leaders, SANParks officials, traditional authorities and stakeholders to celebrate the centenary of Kruger National Park. The event marked 100 years of conservation, scientific research and tourism, highlighting the park’s growth into one of the world’s most recognised protected areas. Aucamp said the park’s success […]
JOHANNESBURG- Gauteng MEC Botha has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to tackling illegal dumping and waste burning in Kya Sands. In a media statement issued on 15 May 2026, Botha said the Department of Environment began responding to community complaints shortly after his appointment in June 2025. Coordinated enforcement operations involving SAPS, JMPD, Home Affairs, […]
VANDERBIJLPARK- The Emfuleni Local Municipality has dismissed claims that it is neglecting pollution, saying reports about worsening sewer spillages are misleading. It highlighted several projects implemented since 2018 to repair infrastructure, upgrade wastewater treatment systems, and reduce pollution in the Vaal River, noting that these efforts have already improved conditions. The municipality also admitted that […]