Update on Richtersveld Flood Damage
The following information has been received on 18 November 2005 from the Richtersveld Park Manager, Andy Davies: “The current situation is: The ...
Media Release: Statement from South African National Parks on the liquidation of Vilayet (Pty) Ltd, trading as Nature’s Group
South African National Parks (SANParks) today applied for the liquidation of Vilayet (Pty) Ltd – trading as Nature’s Group – the res...
Media Release: Robbery – near the Kings Block House on Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain National Park
This afternoon a local man was robbed by two men near the Kings Block House on Devil’s Peak. He was unhurt but the thieves made off his cell pho...
Media Release: Park Manager Allays Fears over Proposed Marine Protected Area
Reacting to concerns raised by residents of Colchester, Alexandria, Boknes and Bushman’s River, Addo Elephant National Park Manager, Lucius Mool...
Prestigious Award for Table Mountain National Park
Last night Table Mountain National Park was awarded a commendation for outstanding environmental achievement in Environmental Conservation in the Arch...
Robbery at Signal Hill – Table Mountain National Park
This morning a couple was robbed on Signal Hill by three men. They were unhurt but the thieves made off with their camera and personal effects. Soon a...
CapeNature meets with Traditional Healers
CapeNature, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (MRC) – Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), hosted its first Traditional Healers ...
Statement by the Office of Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, on 30 October 2005 – New National Park, New Land, and New Act
The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, today announced the formal proclamation of South Africa’s 22nd Natio...
Statement by the Office of Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, on 28 October 2005 – Cabinet Approves Publication of Asbestos Regulations for Public Comment
Statement by the Office of Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, on 28 October 2005 – Cabinet Approves Publ...
TMNP Fire Update – 16h24 Saturday 29 October 2005
At around 14h30 this afternoon the fires in Orange Kloof flared up again and the Oryx Helicopters were recalled to assist the ground crew. The flare-u...
Media Release: Fire-fighting in Table Mountain National Park
Following the release below, it has subsequently been established that no buildings caught alight at the Apostle Battery as City fire-fighter stopped ...
National statement by Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism: Forging an African Sustainable Development Approach to Climate Change
Introduction Beryl Markham, the first aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic from London to North America, and who lived most of her life right here ...
Ministry for Environmental Affairs and Tourism: Minister Van Schalkwyk to receive report from panel of experts
On 6 April 2005 Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk announced, during his Budget Vote in Parliament, the appointment of a Panel of Experts to advise and ...
Statement by the Office of Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, on 20 October 2005: N1/N2 Winelands Toll Road: Minister Announces Decision on Appeals
Ministry for Environmental Affairs and Tourism Statement by the Office of Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, o...
Richtersveld National Park: Notice to all visitors – Flood damage and closure of sections of the park
On the afternoon and evening of Monday 17 October the Richtersveld was subjected to storms with high rainfall and strong winds. This extreme weather c...