Westridge Rose Garden open to all
The first ever Westridge Rose Garden, is open to all families.It is a partnership between senior citizens of Mitchells Plain and the City of Cape Town. The wonder garden is…
Joburg is the largest urban forest in the world
Fascinated by news of Johannesburg being the largest urban man-made forest in the world? Factually, Johannesburg shares this top spot with Brazil’s Tjuca National Park, in Rio de Jainero, measured…
“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…
12 juvenile loggerhead turtles released into iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, has released 12 of the 605 loggerhead turtle hatchlings that were stranded on Western Cape beaches in April this year. Talitha Noble-Trull,…
Beekepers equipped with gear
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARDE) in partnership with the South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO), handed over Beekeeping Equipment and engaged the HoneyBee Sector on Friday.…
News you might have missed today
The President Cyril Ramaphosa received a courtesy call from the Prince of Wales at Genadendal, the official residence of the President in Cape Town, Western Cape.The Prince of Wales is…
Guide to clubs for young scientists
Young scientists now have a Guide to Science Clubs, thanks to a range of stakeholders in the science fraternity including Eskom, the Departments of Education, Science and Innovation, the National…
Once in a Black Moon
A black moon is a rare astronomical event that occurs when there are two new moons in the same month. A new moon is the phase of the moon when…
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…
How Park and community are protecting what’s left of an iconic bird species
The International Union for the Conservation on Nature (IUCN) estimates there are between 3,300 and 5,300 adult shoebill left in the world. Shoebills also known as Whalebill, Whale-headed Stork and…