Eskom explains the recent tariff application
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has published dates for public hearings on Eskom’s 6th Year Price Determination (MYPD 6) revenue application. Eskom’s has requested an amount of…
€200,000 for DLABs in Nkangala
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have contributed about €200,000, aimed at expanding DBSA’s Development Labs Programme (DLABs) to support South Africa’s Just…
“The Wilds” is 100 years old
The City of Johannesburg celebrated the centenary of the Wilds Nature Reserve, this week. Often referred to as “The Wilds” this area has a rich tapestry of natural beauty and…
Royalty out in support of conservation and climate change
William, The Prince of Wales, was in Cape Town this week, for Earthshot Awards. Finalists are global innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and advocates addressing climate and environmental challenges. Speaking about…
Emergency electricity shutdown in the Nelson Mandela Bay starts on Sunday
The shutdown of Swartkops, Matomela and Kwaford substations for maintenance, is expected to start on Sunday, from 8am until 5pm. Here’s a list of affected areas: SATS, Matomela, Kwaford, Kulati,…
More floods in parts of Spain
The City Cadaqués, Girona (Spain), situated about 170,2 km from the capital Barcelona, is flooded, since Friday. Dozens of cars (about 30) were swept away too, similar to the City…
Huguenot Tunnel open to all cars
The wind speed has dropped in the Cape Winelands, and the Huguenot Tunnel is now open to all vehicle classes, Randall Cable, SANRAL Western Region Manager said on Saturday midday.…
On the Road this Saturday
Western Cape The Huguenot tunnel is temporarily closed to heavy vehicles and those with trailers on Saturday morning, due to wind speed.Melanie Koen of SANRAL in the Western Cape, also…
Some relief in Tshwane but some reservoirs empty
Rand Water’s move to open additional inlet valves into Hartebeesthoek Reservoir, has increased levels to at least 40%, the City of Tshwane said in an update on Saturday morning. This…
The Lancet urges divestment from fossil fuels to save lives
(First published by WHO) A recently released report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a stark escalation in climate-related health threats, with 10 of 15 indicators tracking health threats…