Three disturbing photos . . . sad realities that can change life along the West Coast forever . . . Firstly, an excerpt from the notorious and secret integrated water use licence agreement (WULA) granted to the EEM/KROPZ phosphate mine[…]
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WAS Water Use Licence granted to KROPZ . . . ? WHEN? Over Easter Weekend . . . ?
Persistent rumours that the KROPZ/Elandsfontein mine finally DID get its long-awaited integrated water use licence (WUL) could not be confirmed yet. IF the rumour is in fact TRUE, one cannot help wondering WHEN the licence was granted . . .[…]
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AQUA FARMING: FIGHT TO PROTECT LANGEBAAN LAGOON GATHERS MOMENTUM
While Easter visitors are enjoying the beautiful weather and pristine nature along the West Coast, a small group of concerned residents and nature lovers are fighting non-stop to preserve and protect the area from exploitation and thoughtless developments that could[…]
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They do it in the kitchen . . . a hot, steamy affair !
What do you get when two passionate chefs meet, mingle and marry . . . ? A culinary explosion bound to Make WAVES . . . and that’s exactly what Heinrich and Fransa Mouton is doing along Langebaan’s White Sands[…]
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Langebaan’s Kiteboarding Speed Queen Is Ready For A Comeback
Sleek, slender and sexier than ever . . . More than ten years and two kids later after she first turned the international kiteboarding scene on its head, Langebaan’s triple world record holder and speed champ Sjoukje Bredenkamp is ready[…]
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ARE LOBSTER EGGS THE LATEST FOODIE TREND ?
While SASSI has officially red-listed and declared the West Coast lobster endangered species – this means do not buy or eat – there is new concern for an alleged fast-growing and lucrative trade in lobster eggs. A Velddrif resident recently[…]
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LANGEBAAN THEN AND NOW . . . Did you know? Do you remember?
Langebaan – like the rest of the Wild West Coast – has a rich and colourful history . . . dating back to times when lions, rhinos, elephants and hippo’s frequented the area. Did you know Langebaan used to be[…]
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ELANDSFONTEIN-MYN ‘N TOETSSAAK VIR CHAOS IN MYNBEDRYF
Die stof en gemoedere rondom die omstrede Elandsfontein/KROPZ-fosfaatmyn buite Hopefield bou steeds op en veroorsaak toenemend konflik in die gemeenskap tussen voor- en teenstanders van dié multi-miljardrand projek van die tanzaniet-mynmagnaat Mike Nunn. Die jongste verwikkelinge in dié langdurige stryd[…]
Read moreBITING THE BULLET(S) TO MAKE OLD QUARRY BULLETPROOF AGAINST EXPLOSIONS
Disused Saldanha quarry emerging as new liquid petroleum gas hub BY: DYLAN SLATER A liquid petroleum gas (LPG) terminal and import infrastructure is being constructed by energy infrastructure company Sunrise Energy in Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape, to curb historical LPG[…]
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Gas-fired power plant at Saldanha – voice your comments on revised Draft EIA report
Your input counts! The Draft EIA Report for the proposed gas-fired power plant at Saldanha Bay has been revised following comments and input from stakeholders and affected/interested parties. The revised Draft EIA report is now available for scrutiny and comments[…]
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