Words by Miles Masterson and Steve Pike. Image showing damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld. In a crucial victory for the future of
Words by Gone Outdoor. The annual Gone4Good virtual trail running challenge wrapped up on July 31 with more than R108,000 raised for grassroots organisations fighting to protect our wild spaces before they are gone for good. These organisations included Protect
A Cape Town High Court interdict hearing on 29 August aims to save a critically sensitive estuary on the Cape West Coast.
A company called Nisarox Pty. Ltd. has been granted permission by the Department of Minerals and Energy (DMRE) to prospect for diamonds
Doringbaai Primary School pupils visit ‘!Khwa Ttu’ San Heritage Centre on the Cape West Coast
A startup called SEAH4 holds an ace up its sleeve that could kickstart a surge in alternative ventures that end unsustainable mining.
In a powerful indication of public participation, the recently publicised application by Bongani Minerals to mine tungsten and other…
Time is running out to stop another potential threat to the West Coast area, this time by a company that has applied to mine heavy minerals
Words by Miles Masterson. Fresh on the heels of our news of the ,prospecting application by Nekwana Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd to mine for heavy minerals on the coastline near the Soutrivier Mouth and Karoetjies Kop, just north of the
Words by Steve Pike. Old rustic huts that are scattered all over the area. Used by surfers and travellers for rest against the harsh winter weather. Image by Ant Fox. In a sign that destructive open cast mines are spreading
By Rona Van Der Merwe. Local activists and concerned residents have teamed up with PTWC to teach primary school learners about the wonders of the coastal environment. A year ago, the small fishing town of Doringbaai, about 300km up the
Come run with us to support the incredible bio diversity of the Olifants River Estuary – the country’s second most important estuary listed as a Critical Biodiversity Area by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). The Olifants River Mouth.
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, 1996
Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that prevent pollution and ecological degradation; promote conservation; and secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.
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