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The case challenges the government’s failure to enforce regulations that would protect people from air pollution in the Highveld Priority Area. (Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

Landmark ‘Deadly Air’ case heads to supreme court of appeal

Environment organisations groundWork and Vukani Environmental Justice Movement argue that regulations are necessary to save lives on the polluted Highveld

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read

Embracing sustainable business practices

McDonald’s demonstrates its dedication to reducing its environmental footprint through various initiatives

  • Derek Davey
3 min read
Samson Mokoena. Photo by Thom Pierce

Tribute to Samson Mokoena: How a fearless community activist stared down one of South Africa’s biggest polluters

Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
A solar panel is installed on the roof of a mud hut in Qhaka, a village near Port St Johns. Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Activists say draft electricity plan will deepen energy poverty

The IRP2023 ‘lacks climate commitment’ in the face of the global environmental emergency

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Cliffhanger: Buildings, roads and cars were destroyed as floods damage infrastructure across the eThekwini region in KwaZulu-Natal during April’s downpour in 2022 Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

Polluters could pay for deadly KZN flooding

South African law might be used to hold major carbon polluters to account for their role in damaging climate events This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read

Centre for Environmental Rights Impact Report shortlisted for creative award

The report secured second place in the people’s choice category – a testament to its design appeal and engaging content

  • Derek Davey
2 min read
Tank pipework onboard the Karmol LNGT Powership Asia floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), operated by Karpowership, viewed from the ship’s bridge whilst docked at Cape Town port in Cape Town, South Africa. Photographer: Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Groups appeal Karpowership environmental nod for Richards Bay

This comes as Karpowership secures authorisation for Saldanha Bay project This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read