Wetlands

South Africa's wetlands at Cape Agulhas in Bredasdorp have been declared a world heritage site by the Ramsar Convention. The announcement came during World Wetlands Day celebrations at Rondevlei in Cape Town. Deputy Minister Narend Singh highlighted the significance of this recognition for conservation efforts.

02 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A dubious reclamation operation at the old Grootvlei gold mine is endangering the ecologically vital Blesbokspruit wetland in Gauteng. Journalists' inquiries prompted the Department of Water and Sanitation to investigate, revealing the company lacked necessary water authorisation. Enforcement actions are now underway to protect this Ramsar-designated site.