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Illegal Hunting Threatens Overstrand’s Natural Heritage

Location: News

The DA-controlled Overstrand Municipality and CapeNature should urgently take steps to curb the growing incidence of illegal hunting using dogs and wire snares in the Overstrand and Overberg regions. After nearly two years and despite ongoing engagement with the Municipality and CapeNature, there is still no comprehensive strategy to tackle this serious crisis. The Overstrand […]

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Gauteng’s Environment in Crisis: Time for Accountability and Decisive Action

Location: News

During the debate on the Department of Environment’s report in the Gauteng Legislature, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned that the province’s environment is under unprecedented pressure. Although Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, it houses more than 25% of the country’s population. This population pressure places enormous demands on water resources, […]

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Kirstenbosch Is Being Failed

Location: News

GOOD notes with deep concern the recent public statements made by environmentalist and long-time Kirstenbosch contributor James Deacon regarding the decline of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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Total’s Offshore Drilling Risks Thousands of Livelihoods

Location: News

The decision made by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) to allow Total Energies to explore offshore drilling along the West Coast is a ticking time bomb for not only our already fragile environment but also the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen.

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City of Cape Town’s Failure to Protect Diep River Is Unforgivable

Location: News

The ongoing environmental degradation of the Diep River along Malibongwe Drive near Dunoon clearly demonstrates that the DA-controlled City of Cape Town’s efforts to combat illegal dumping in and around wetland areas have failed and the situation is out of control. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) and residents have already lodged numerous complaints about […]

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Action and Transparency Needed Regarding Devastating Franschhoek Veld Fires

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is seriously concerned about the ongoing veld fires affecting Franschhoek, which have already caused extensive damage. These fires pose a direct threat to the community’s historical heritage, infrastructure and unique natural environment. The fires, which began on 7 January 2026 in the Langrug area, have since destroyed more than […]

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