Turning a new leaf?
Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have found ways of turning a notorious invader plant, Tree-of-heaven, into something descent and usable. The Tree-of-heaven, was introduced as an ornamental tree…
Some opportunities for women
Various organizations, have offered opportunities to women, to commemorate Women’s month in South Africa. We picked just 5. Visa wants women from all sectors to apply for R1million grant funding,…
Offshore wind energy potential in SA
While the United Kingdom and Norway, have the world’s leading floating wind industry, a study completed in 2024, found there is great potential right here in South Africa. The Western…
Early Winter Solstice arrives tonight
The earliest Winter Solstice arrives tonight, at 22:50 in the Southern Hemisphere. Dubbed the Astronomical beginning of Winter, today’s Soltice is the earliest in 228 years, according to Angelo Ricardo…
Turning the tide
Young people we encountered in the month of June 2024 who are part of solving complex challenges in South Africa. Faranani Gethe, Chief Building Inspector at the City of Johannesburg,…
Have your say in the development of a Wonder Climate App
Parts of the Southern Africa region have recorded the worst mid-season drought in more than 100 years. The US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) NEW Southern Africa Drought Fact Sheet…
Gold for SA at the Greater Bay show in China
Leon Kluge and his team’s garden exhibition titled “An African dream” won gold in China. Kluge and his colleagues are part of an ongoing Greater Bay Area Flower Show, which…