MINEWORKERS REJOICE: R5bn settlement in silicosis saga

Sheree Bega|Published

A full bench of the Johannesburg High Court approved a historic R5 billion settlement agreement to compensate thousands of sickly gold mineworkers.

Fight to save ‘river of faeces’ #GautengsDirtyRivers

Sheree Bega|Published

For the past decade, the once-clean Hennops River has been poisoned by raw sewage, trash and carcasses. But it can be saved, writes Sheree Bega

Bone trade huge threat to wild lions

Sheree Bega|Published

Concern that hike in skeleton export quota may worsen outlook for lions across Africa

Law failing wildlife held in captivity

Sheree Bega|Published

Departments are passing the buck on responsibility

Report stopped short of ensuring justice for former workers in the nuclear industry

Sheree Bega|Published

Long-awaited report by Public Protector criticised for “failing” ex-Necsa workers at Pelindaba’s nuclear complex

Greenpeace wary of 'greenwashing' tactics

Sheree Bega|Published

Individual food items wrapped in plastic within plastic-contained packaging. And then they will probably offer you a plastic bag to keep it in.

Is extra work at home worth it?

Sheree Bega|Published

A growing number of schools now think it raises stress, not results

Rise Against Hunger

Sheree Bega|Published

Hunger, violence, poverty and the poor quality of education continue to hurt our children

PROMISES:All gone up in smoke

Sheree Bega|Published

“The environmental injustice remains: toxic air pollution continues to destroy the health and well-being of the people of the Highveld”

Asian immigrants in South Africa, traditional Asian medicine and wildlife trade hotspots

Sheree Bega|Published

South Africans using traditional Asian medicines believe rhino horn may cure cancer

Big retailers ‘dismal on renewable energy’

Sheree Bega|Published

New Greenpeace Africa report scores SA retailers on their commitment to renewable energy in their stores.

Miners win legal battle against companies

Sheree Bega|Published

Former gold miners and relatives of deceased ex-miners reached a settlement in a legal battle against Anglo American and AngloGold.

Farmer prepares ground for ‘future shocks’

Sheree Bega|Published

“Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan needs to give us farmers R10bn so we can prepare for the future shocks that are coming. ”

Opposition to De Beers’ bid for licence

Sheree Bega|Published

Diamonds may be for ever, but clean water isn’t. That’s at the heart of a mounting campaign to preserve Groot Marico.

Avoid old mistakes

Sheree Bega|Published

The World Wildlife Forum wants China to avoid making the ‘same old mistakes’.

Department unsure of role in VW scandal

Sheree Bega|Published

The DEA and Transport claim to be in the dark about their involvement in the probe over the VW emissions-rigging scandal.

Grootvlei ruling comes too late

Sheree Bega|Published

Susan Ferreira’s husband was the kind of man who would spoil her with chocolates and flowers and help her do the dishes.

Marikana widows now working for Lonmin

Sheree Bega|Published

A look of pain passes like a shadow over Aisha Fundi’s face. “You see that mountain,” she says. “That’s where my husband used to work. ”

Eskom emmissions may face court bid

Sheree Bega|Published

Decision to approve Eskom’s applications to postpone compliance with minimum emission standards irks environmentalists

Meet the cool head in seat of power

Sheree Bega|Published

The word "panic" just isn't part of the vocabulary of the woman who must decide where power gets cut, writes Sheree Bega.

Eskom warns of ‘dark’ Valentine’s Day

Sheree Bega|Published

Eskom has assured South Africans they will enjoy a candlelit dinner tonight: it is implementing load shedding until 10pm.

Eskom: pollution is now major issue

Sheree Bega|Published

Environmental groups are opposing Eskom’s application to exceed air pollution standards at two-thirds of its plants.

Solar water heating sector on ice

Sheree Bega|Published

The sun is no longer shining on SA’s solar water heating industry, which has had to shed nearly 6 000 jobs.

Labour minister meets strikers, bosses

Sheree Bega|Published

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant met with striking metalworkers to push towards a settlement to resolve the strike.

Green Scorpions pounce on Blyvoor mine

Sheree Bega|Published

Just a few metres outside of the Blyvoor mine property, the Geiger counter was detecting high levels of ionising radioactivity on public land.