This year, Zimbabwe ranger Charles Chinobva faced and survived one of the many dangers that come with being a ranger - a close encounter with a Black Rhino which left him with a severely punctured lung. Charles Chinobva and Junior Pfumgwa were on a mission to photograph a black rhino mother and her calf. Once spotted, Charles pointed the camera in their direction. “As I … [Read more...]
Nuclear whistleblower intimidation tactics
Most of the country are unaware that there has been a long standing process to try and get compensation for workers illegally exposed to nuclear radiation at NECSA (Nuclear Energy Corporation of SA) for some years now, from Parliamentary hearings to being taken to the Public Protector, with little result. An ex-worker who has been battling since mid-2000 for compensation, … [Read more...]
Laingsburg hit by worst flood in 33 years
Laingsburg is again under siege, hit by what some say is the worst flooding since the terrible flood of 33 years ago that wiped out half the buildings in town. On Wednesday, the N1 was closed for several hours as farms were cut off and crops submerged. Communication systems were failing amid dramatically rising river levels and some homes had to be evacuated. A joint … [Read more...]
