Cape Town not immune to Los Angeles type fire disaster
A fire above Lakeside, Cape Town, was swiftly extinguished in January 2023 after the City dispatched several helicopters and numerous
GroundUp
January 22, 2025
Single mom has to walk 5km to buy drinking water
Residents of Willow Farm in Mamelodi face dire living conditions, with no formal water, electricity, or sanitation, and broken municipal
GroundUp
January 21, 2025
Clanwilliam dam project has limped along and is now ten years behind schedule
The Clanwilliam Dam set against the magnificent Cederberg mountains. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks The expansion of the Clanwilliam Dam was planned
GroundUp
January 21, 2025
SAFTU ON ALLEGATIONS OF WATER TANKER CORRUPTION
SAFTU is seriously concerned about allegations of irregularities in Johannesburg Water’s 263-million water tender. Reports by Amabhungane highlighted worrying
SAFTU
January 13, 2025
NEWS | Eco-Logic Awards 2024: In Recognition of Grassroots Climate Change Advocacy
Earthlife Africa Johannesburg won bronze at the Eco-Logic Awards for its impactful work on climate change and environmental justice.
Earthlife Africa
December 30, 2024
Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
Frustrated residents from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill gathered to demand solutions to years of inconsistent water supply.
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Upington farmers are desperate for water
A shepherd lets sheep out to graze in the early morning. The commonage in Upington is hot and dry. There
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
We visited eight boreholes in Cofimvaba: not one of them is operational
Mtyhintyini Mayirheni borehole station which supplies seven villages was vandalised six years ago, allegedly by municipal workers. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-
GroundUp
December 6, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: COURT RULES NO NEW COAL FIRED POWER
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that South Africa’s plan to build new coal power plants is illegal.
Centre for Environmental Rights
December 5, 2024
Community Members Now Fed Up with Half-Decade-Long Makhanda Water Crisis
The water crisis has had severe impacts on the residents who want urgent solutions after years of municipal inaction.
Karibu
December 3, 2024
Environment & Water
Cape Town not immune to Los Angeles type fire disaster
A fire above Lakeside, Cape Town, was swiftly extinguished in January 2023 after the City dispatched several helicopters and numerous
GroundUp
January 22, 2025
Environment & Water
Single mom has to walk 5km to buy drinking water
Residents of Willow Farm in Mamelodi face dire living conditions, with no formal water, electricity, or sanitation, and broken municipal
GroundUp
January 21, 2025
Community & Collectives
Clanwilliam dam project has limped along and is now ten years behind schedule
The Clanwilliam Dam set against the magnificent Cederberg mountains. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks The expansion of the Clanwilliam Dam was planned
GroundUp
January 21, 2025
Environment & Water
SAFTU ON ALLEGATIONS OF WATER TANKER CORRUPTION
SAFTU is seriously concerned about allegations of irregularities in Johannesburg Water’s 263-million water tender. Reports by Amabhungane highlighted worrying
SAFTU
January 13, 2025
Environment & Water
NEWS | Eco-Logic Awards 2024: In Recognition of Grassroots Climate Change Advocacy
Earthlife Africa Johannesburg won bronze at the Eco-Logic Awards for its impactful work on climate change and environmental justice.
Earthlife Africa
December 30, 2024
Environment & Water
Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
Frustrated residents from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill gathered to demand solutions to years of inconsistent water supply.
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Environment & Water
Upington farmers are desperate for water
A shepherd lets sheep out to graze in the early morning. The commonage in Upington is hot and dry. There
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Environment & Water
We visited eight boreholes in Cofimvaba: not one of them is operational
Mtyhintyini Mayirheni borehole station which supplies seven villages was vandalised six years ago, allegedly by municipal workers. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-
GroundUp
December 6, 2024
Economy & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: COURT RULES NO NEW COAL FIRED POWER
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that South Africa’s plan to build new coal power plants is illegal.
Centre for Environmental Rights
December 5, 2024
Environment & Water
Community Members Now Fed Up with Half-Decade-Long Makhanda Water Crisis
The water crisis has had severe impacts on the residents who want urgent solutions after years of municipal inaction.
Karibu
December 3, 2024