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Melanie Verwoerd

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Why Covid-19 economic measures are just band-aids

Why Covid-19 economic measures are just band-aids

While several important measures were taken at this past weekend’s G20 summit, they do not address the actual cause of the pandemic, writes Melanie Verwoerd

Environmentalism, Social commentaryMelanie Verwoerd25 November 2020#COVID-19, #banwildlifetrade, #G20, #Coronavirus, #mutation, #minktrade Comment

We need investment - not exploitation

We need investment - not exploitation

In light of the recent death of activist Fikile Ntshangase, we must not allow foreign mining companies to mine the natural resources of our country, often with total disregard for the environment and the communities who live there, writes Melanie Verwoerd

Environmentalism, Social JusticeMelanie Verwoerd28 October 2020#Mam Fikile, #restinpeace, #mining, #environmentalactivism, #environmentaljustice, #pointblankassassinations, #RIP, #FikileNtshangaseComment

Captive lion breeding: Why are we allowing this?

Captive lion breeding: Why are we allowing this?

It is time for the government to put a stop to the captive lion breeding industry.

Environmentalism, EconomyMelanie Verwoerd17 September 2020#captivelionbreeding, #PostCovidSouthAfrica, #stopcaptivebreeding, cruel Comment

The one thing we know for sure about the coronavirus

The one thing we know for sure about the coronavirus

So as if the coronavirus isn’t enough it now turns out that lion bones from South Africa might be poisoning or infecting the Chinese with TB.

Social commentary, Environmentalism, Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd04 March 2020#Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #illegalwildlifetrade, #banwildlifetrade, #DonPinnock, #lionbones Comment