In the SUN 30 years ago: Carol Lane honoured for environmental journalism
The award recognised Carol Lane's journalistic skill and her commitment to using radio as a platform to advocate for wildlife protection and spark critical conversations.
IN SEPTEMBER 1995, Carol Lane, then with the SABC, received national recognition for her outstanding work in environmental reporting.
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Lane was awarded a merit award in the radio category of the SA Breweries Environmental Journalists of the Year Awards. Her programme focused on the urgent issue of dwindling rhino populations, highlighting both the devastating impact of poaching and the troubling reluctance of some authorities to address the crisis openly.
Her work stood out for its fearless exploration of conservation challenges at a time when rhino poaching was already a serious threat to South Africa’s natural heritage. By shining a light on these uncomfortable truths, Lane gave a voice to an issue many were hesitant to confront.
The award recognised not only her journalistic skill, but also her commitment to using radio as a platform to advocate for wildlife protection and spark critical conversations.
Three decades later, Lane is a private investigator and an author, and her achievement remains a reminder of the vital role journalists play in environmental awareness and advocacy, and of the enduring importance of safeguarding South Africa’s rhino population.
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