Seaside Community Newspaper
Mounting evidence highlights the deepening impact of climate change on human migration and the necessity for immediate global action. A recent study published in One Earth emphasizes the need for urgent research into climate-induced migration patterns. Led by Dr Nicholas Simpson (African Climate and Development Initiative, University of Cape Town), the study emphasizes the vital […]
Cape Town has submitted a report to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment summarizing the results of a recent 60-day public comment period regarding discharge permits for the city’s marine outfalls. The report includes comments and concerns raised by the public, and the Minister will consider these inputs before deciding on appeals to permits […]
GARDEN ROUTE – Recent studies by South African National Parks (SANParks) have shed light on the well-being of the solitary female elephant inhabiting the Knysna forest. The organisation conducted a detailed assessment of the elephant’s physiological and behavioural patterns to guide future management decisions. Stress hormone analysis of the elephant’s dung revealed fluctuations based on […]
GAUTENG – The Vaal River Rats South Africa, a community of boating enthusiasts centred around the Vaal River, have released shocking images and a statement condemning the deteriorating conditions at the Olifantsvlei Wastewater Treatment Works south of Soweto. The group alleges years of neglect have caused the plant to overflow raw sewage directly into the […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The hyacinth issue on the Vaal River has reached alarming levels, exacerbated by the invasion of water lettuce, raising concerns over the collapse of wastewater treatment infrastructure. A recent Twitter outcry by concerned citizens sheds light on the severity of the problem, prompting urgent calls for government intervention. Users shared images of […]
In a significant move towards the conservation of South Africa’s marine biodiversity, the South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the commencement of the Management Plan for the Robben Island Marine Protected Area (MPA). This initiative falls under the broader framework of Table Mountain National Park and aims to engage the public in shaping the […]
In a profound and thought-provoking message shared with the world, the late esteemed Zulu Sangoma (healer) Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa called upon humanity to tap into the deeper recesses of consciousness and awaken what he referred to as the ‘mother mind.’ Mutwa believed that every individual, regardless of gender, possessed two minds—the logical warrior mind and […]