Tshwane energy plan
Mayor Cilliers Brink, summarized the City of Tshwane’s energy plan to curb loadshedding yesterday.Speaking to media at the Rooiwal Power Station yesterday, Brink said an intra-departmental energy task team was…
National Electricity transmission license approved
The Energy Regulator (NERSA) approved the National Transmission Company of South Africa (SOC) Ltd (NTCSA), be issued with a trading licence. The service to be rendered under the trading licence,…
In demand: Organic and Enviro-friendly products
Recently conducted surveys confirm organic and environmentally friendly products and goods are in demand. “About 8 out of 10 South African consumers want brands to drive change for sustainability.” InSites…
Savanna could change to forest
The Savanna biome could change to undesirable exotic forests in the coming years. This is all thanks to a changing climate, coupled with an increasing population, leading to a decline…
Another fire in Joburg CBD
Another fire broke out in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. A statement from the City of Johannesburg said on Friday morning, 15 September 2023, that a fire that broke out at the Delvers…
Face-lift for Steenbras Hydro Pump Station
The Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme is scheduled to receive a face-lift to the value of R107 million, the City of Cape Town said in a statement. “This will ensure…
Eye-opening weather events in August
Ivanna Ivanova, champion for raising awareness about climate change, listed global weather events in August 2023 via social media pages, including the Climate Change and Sustainable development page. AUGUST 14,…
Schools leading in clean technologies
Reddam House, part of the Inspired Schools, Constantia, launched a pilot solar project at its schools to produce about 40% of its power needs.This project has an estimated value of…
First spotless giraffe in Africa
The first ever spotless giraffe calf in the wild was discovered in Namibia this week.The Giraffe Conservation Foundation said in a statement, that she was spotted at the Mount Etjo…