Sheree Bega

Johannesburg

Environment Reporter at Mail & Guardian

Environment reporter @mailandguardian [email protected]

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The God Edition | Dumpsite to sanctuary: The sacred mountain of Mamelodi restored

1 week ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

When a desecrated portion of the ancient Magaliesberg mountain that rises above the township of Mamelodi was weeping, Ephraim Cebisa Mabena heard its cries. That was 24 years ago and the traditional health practitioner has spent his days since working to restore and heal the mountain, which had become a killing and dumping ground. After all, it is the mountain that serves as the “shoulders of Mamelodi” where “you can see the tears of joy and of sorrow of Mamelodians”, he said.
Experts say insect decline is real, but evidence remains fragmented and biased

1 week ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

Despite fears over “insectageddon”, there is a lack of data about virtually all insect species globally and there is virtually no data on species in Africa. This is according to a team of scientists from South Africa and the UK, who have developed a synthesis framework, integrating multiple evidence streams, which will allow for the rapid assessment of changes in insect biodiversity.
As Trump tariffs kick in, SA farmers explore alternative markets

1 week ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

The country was slapped with a 30% ‘reciprocal’ tariff – now on pause for 90 days – on exports to the US with some exemptions, but these don’t include agricultural products This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
The hidden dangers of space junk: Debris is falling on Africa

1 week ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

During the afternoon of 30 December last year, residents of Mukuku village in Makueni County, Kenya, were alarmed by a sudden loud crash. “In the middle of a field lay a mysterious, smouldering metal ring, 2.5m across and weighing nearly 500kg,” academics Richard Ocaya and Thembinkosi Malevu wrote in the journal, Nature.
Evacuation warnings as Vaal, Bloemhof dam levels continue to rise

2 weeks ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

Water levels at the Vaal Dam have continued to rise, and were sitting at nearly 113% of capacity on Tuesday, according to the department of water and sanitation. It has advised people living within the floodline of the Vaal River, downstream of the Vaal Dam and the Bloemhof Dam, to evacuate and move to a safe area. Residents should also remove valuable equipment, movable infrastructure and livestock.
How reverse osmosis plants will address acid mine drainage and water stress in Gauteng

2 weeks ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

The government plans to install reverse osmosis packaged units to treat toxic acid mine drainage (AMD) to optimise the use of water and to help alleviate water stress in Gauteng. The department of water and sanitation has applied to the forestry, fisheries and the environment department to update its environmental management programme report for the Eastern and Central basins on the Witwatersrand.
State unveils five-year plan to protect 3 592km of coastline

2 weeks ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

The government has rolled out a five-year roadmap to safeguard South Africa’s 3 592km coastline while unlocking its potential for equitable prosperity, climate resilience and ecological health. According to the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment, the draft national coastal management programme (2025-2030) “sets the course for integrated coastal management” and builds on the progress made under the first programme adopted and implemented from 2015.
Toxic time bomb: Why Klip River’s pollution crisis cannot be ignored

2 weeks ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

Researchers have uncovered cancer-causing chemicals in the sediment of the river that runs through Soweto and into the Vaal River This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
USAid funding withdrawal threatens veterinary services in South Africa

3 weeks ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

The recent termination of aid funding from the United States has significantly affected critical veterinary programmes, the South African Veterinary Association (Sava) said. The abrupt cessation of this support threatens to reverse decades of progress in controlling epidemics and ensuring public health safety. The global health initiatives of USAid extended beyond human health, playing a crucial role in addressing zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted between animals and humans.
Expanding roads in mountainous regions endanger Africa’s wildlife

3 weeks ago | mg.co.za | Sheree Bega

Animals in mountainous areas around the world — many of which are in the category of conservation risk — are likely to become roadkill as road networks expand further into these previously inaccessible terrains. These mammals include endangered African wild dogs, vulnerable lions and leopards, endangered elephants and near-threatened honey badgers.