Wonders of stars, planets and space
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) conducted an outreach program to Grade 4 learners at Caravelle Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Western Cape, last week. The aim of the…
Hazelmere Dam commissioned
A piano key weir dam, part of the Hazelmere Dam, was commissioned in the Mdloti River in KwaZulu- Natal, on Friday. Speaking on site, Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and…
Widespread power outages in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality after the floods
About 12 areas are without electricity supply, including Kariega, parts of Hume wood, parts of Swartkops, Khayelitsha in KwanoBuhle, Rosedale, Kamesh Spar, KwaZakhele, Algoa Park, Parts of Forrest Hill, Arcadia,…
“Closing Window of Opportunity: Mapping Threats from Oil, Gas and Mining to Important Areas for Conservation in the Pantropics”
World leaders gather this week for CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia. Among discussions paving the way to Cop 16 in Bali next month, is a report, titled “Closing Window of…
Fire Incident at Emmarentia Primary
The SCP Security and the Private Fire Search and Rescue Team received multiple reports of a fire at Emmarentia Primary School around 14:07. Upon arrival, no smoke was visible; however,…
Tshwane could run out of water by this Summer
High consumption of water in Tshwane could leave consumers with no water this Summer. The City of Tshwane said in a statement on Sunday, its reservoirs and towers are plummeting.…
Nations urged to close huge emissions gap
Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C lost pixabay.This is according to a recently released report, by the UN Environment Programme…
Weather warnings for Sunday to Monday
Here are warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for Sunday into Monday. A. An Orange level 5 warning for damaging winds leading to difficult driving conditions and…
It’s that time again!
The “Green Season” is underway. This term refers to the annual stranding of subadult green turtles, peaking from September to February.These turtles are often found in shallower waters, close to…
Priorities for Gauteng turnaround
The Gauteng Government has decided to follow the District Development Model (DDM) of governance. The DDM one plan will guide turnaround efforts in Gauteng Municipalities.This emerged at the recently held…