Protesters are demanding that government take action to curtail climate change. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Hundreds of protesters, mostly young people, marched to Parliament calling for policies to reduce climate change on Saturday. The Heritage Day protest was organised under the banner #MarchforSystemChange and formed part of the Cape Town climate week which started on … [Read more...] about Hundreds march to Parliament, calling for action against climate change
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Where have all the chameleons gone?
Just under 130mm long, Bradypodion caeruleogula lives in trees in small forests in KwaZulu-Natal Photo: Tyrone Ping Until early 2022, there were 19 described species of chameleons in South Africa. That number has now changed, with three new species described, taking the total to 22. There are two typical chameleons (Chameleo) and 19 dwarf chameleons (Bradypodion) species. There … [Read more...] about Where have all the chameleons gone?
Vrygrond will have to wait more than five years for a police station
The community of Vrygrond and surrounding areas have been other leaders have for years been campaigning for a police station to be built in the area for years. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks The residents of Vrygrond desperately want a police station. The nearest ones are about 5km away in the neighbouring suburbs of Steenberg and Muizenberg. “The Muizenberg police station is … [Read more...] about Vrygrond will have to wait more than five years for a police station
What next in the twisty River Club saga?
Construction of the controversial multi-billion rand development at the River Club in Observatory continues despite legal challenges. This is how it looked on Friday 23 September 2022. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Construction of the controversial multi-billion rand development at the River Club in Observatory continues despite legal challenges to the development. Last week, an … [Read more...] about What next in the twisty River Club saga?
Municipality liable for child shot by mayor’s bodyguard
Illustration: Lisa Nelson Mnquma Municipality has been found liable for damages after a child was hit by a stray bullet fired by the mayor’s bodyguard. The bodyguard was off duty and claimed he was protecting his friend who was being attacked, but the court ruled he had acted negligently. The five-year-old suffered severe brain damage and paralysis. Mnquma Municipality in the … [Read more...] about Municipality liable for child shot by mayor’s bodyguard
