Barbara Creecy
Barbara Creecy is a South African politician who served as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. She gained attention recently for her controversial decision regarding fishing closures around key breeding colonies of the critically endangered African penguin, a move that conservationists argue undermines expert recommendations and threatens the species' survival.
Born on Aug 01, 2023 (1 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 | 6.33 | 0.91% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 593,087 | $350,000 | 3,500$ |
| Totals | 3 | 59,308,690 | 593,087 | $350,000 | 3,500$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
The plan was approved by former environment minister Barbara Creecy in March 2024.
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South Africa:
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy invited private investors to help turn around the country’s freight rail network.
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South Africa:
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said the draft transformation fund and integrated sector codes will consolidate support for better outcomes in broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE).
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy was the former minister of environment who did not make a decision on the appeal for four years.
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South Africa:
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said South Africa recorded its lowest number of Easter weekend road crashes and fatalities in three years.
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Tunisia:
Former Environment Minister Barbara Creecy constituted a ministerial working group that recommended closing the captive breeding sector.
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy was rebuked by the supreme court for her delay in publishing regulations to address air pollution.
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South Africa:
Mayor Hill-Lewis is grateful to Minister Barbara Creecy for following through on her commitment.
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy is the former environment minister whose decision to implement interim closures around seabird breeding colonies was reviewed and set aside by the court.
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United Kingdom:
Barbara Creecy is George’s predecessor who was taken to court for failing to implement fishing closures.
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