Day 9 of Cape Winelands fires
A very hot and dry Summer, are aggravating multiple fires, that have raged on for the ninth day today, in parts of the Cape (West Coast, Boland and Overberg), according…
Carbon markets?
Although South Africa’s carbon market has existed since 2019, some economists argue placing that placing a price on carbon, is a good start, if emissions are to be reduced. Others,…
Targeted at work
In 2 separate incidents reported in Johannesburg, officials were targeted at work. The City of Johannesburg, said in a statement, that its Council Chief Whip, Sithembiso Zungu, was injured in…
Cape Winelands fires burn out of control
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Fire Services confirmed late yesterday afternoon, after 4pm, that the fires in Breede Valley and Witzenberg continue to burn out of control. Four properties…
Yellow warnings for parts of the Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow warning Level 2 for the Central, Northern parts of the Western Cape, as well as the South-Western parts of the…
News you might have missed today
Mamelodi Water Supply Update Residents took to social media concerns about no water for days.Julia Tshehla took to popular Facebook page, Mamelodi News, concerned about lack of water supply for…
Harties hyacinth: Magalies Water
30 boats were trapped in water hyacinths in Hartbeespoort Dam, in December last year. An urgent warning was issued to boaters about the safety risks posed by floating ‘islands’ of…
Water testing continues
The Vaal Central Water (VCW) addressed social media concerns from residents who took to social media, this week, about sand in taps and geysers. VCW is responsible for the provision…
Freeing indigenous plants from invader species
South Africa has about 559 alien species, of which 383 plant species are in four different categories. There are many significant efforts countrywide to free indigenous plants from threatening invader…
Saint-Gobain’s renewable electricity agreement
Saint-Gobain South Africa has found a way to offset CO2 emissions from electricity. It has signed a renewable electricity supply agreement (Power Purchase Agreement or PPA) with CVE, an independent…