Report illegal dumping
The City of Tshwane has called on residents to report illegal dumping. In a statement, the City says illegal dumping is harmful and poses a threat to the environment. “Open…
AFDB loan to SA
The African Development Bank has approved about $300 million towards South Africa’s energy sector. The loan to South Africa, is to implement its Energy Governance and Climate Resilience Programme. Leila…
Let’s twist again for a water-wise summer, written by the City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town is reminding citizens and businesses to patch leaks and use water wisely this summer as the hot days draw near. Water is an invaluable resource…
Washing away “bad luck” in Kliprivier
A recent drowning of 2 people in Kliprivier, was mourned by a Soweto community back in November 2023. Authorities promised to prosecute the traditional healer responsible for the early morning…
Interesting wildlife finds this weekend
A Pangolin in Kempton ParkFirst an Armadillo, a male sub-adult Ground Pangolin, also known as Temminck’s pangolin, was spotted in Kempton Park on Friday by Chief Executive Officer, of the…
Summary of Eskom performance over 2 years
2023 2022 Revenue Revenue R259.5 billion due to 9.61% tariff increase. Revenue increased to R246.5 billion due to 15.06% tariff increase, supported by 3.4% growth in sales volumes. EBIDTA (Earnings…
Water quality in eThekwini beaches
Talbot the Art of Water released results of water samples taken in various points of beaches in eThekwini.All results published on the 14th December 2023, indicate water in the following…
Local hero conserves Ndebele language
New Ndebele literature (Tixolongwani) is available, Peter Lamola, a Soweto resident, and his cousin (Peter Kekana) are the authors. Ndebele is also the language of famous cultural icon, Esther Mahlangu.…
“No fossil fuels”
Abahlali baseMjondolo launched a protest, in Durban, this week, to coincide with the COP28 meeting in Dubai. The group is demanding fossil fuels be phased out of the economy, in…
“Tropicalization” as marine species feel the heat
An unforgettable, impressionable picture of marine mammals in 2023, must be of a whale cow and its tiny calf caught on camera. Work by researchers from the University of Southampton,…