Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation, upheld by Dion George in 2025, breached South Africa’s environmental laws
The DA leader insists he is “going nowhere” despite his announcement that he will not be contesting for the party’s leadership role
Sources in the DA say the decision was partly influenced by Steenhuisen’s soured relationship with Helen Zille
But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term
George also resigned from parliament, citing an ‘intolerable’ situation within the Democratic Alliance
The organisations argued that South Africa’s active participation at COP30 has always been crucial
Civil society and animal welfare groups have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to reject the proposal to replace Dion George with Willem Aucamp
Power Shift Africa is urging the summit to move from promises to delivery, highlighting Africa’s vulnerabilities and climate finance needs
The environment minister said the failure to achieve a global plastics treaty could have been avoided
New regulations put in place strict rules, including seasonal restrictions and spill prevention measures, to balance penguin conservation with shipping
Dion George said his department is breaking down silos and working well with other departments ‘to get things done’
More than 12.9 million people live within 20km of the coast, and 60% of the economy depends on coastal infrastructure and natural resources
The focus of the new coastal plan is on climate resilience, ecosystem restoration and equitable prosperity
The ruling is not an ‘endorsement of indefinite non-compliance’, says minister of forestry, fisheries and environment
No quota has been set for the international trade in lion skeletons since 2019
The waste and the agricultural sectors are the highest emitters of methane – specifically solid waste disposal and enteric fermentation, respectively – in 2022
SCORE: C It’s still early days for Dion George, who candidly admitted ahead of the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, that he had never heard of the Conference of Parties before he assumed office in July. Hard-working, energetic and pragmatic, with a strong background in finance and economics, George is a self-proclaimed […]
The applicants in landmark lawsuit are waiting for a favourable settlement proposal from the Dion George’s legal team
The ban on drones and remote-controlled boats is viewed as a win for marine conservation efforts by the environment department
The government’s support for coal-fired power and reluctance to transition to renewable energy undermines potential for economic expansion and job creation in the renewable energy sector
