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Former environment minister Barbara Creecy.

Court rules against former environment minister over toxic air crisis

The supreme court of appeal has demanded action on Highveld air quality management plan

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
The SCA sided with the African Centre for Biodiversity’s claims of insufficient environmental assessment, disregarding that MON87460 has already passed rigorous safety evaluations in multiple countries. (Photo by Pia Bayer/picture alliance via Getty Images)

How judicial overreach blocks progress in South African agriculture

By rejecting Bayer’s drought-tolerant maize, the SCA has denied farmers access to a proven technology

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
South Africa ranks among the top 10 countries globally for the adoption of GM crops. (File photo by Rajesh JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize

The African Centre for Biodiversity says it is ‘vindicated’ by the landmark ruling from the supreme court of appeal after a nearly decade-long battle

  • Sheree Bega
10 min read