WINDABA kicks off in Cape Town
South Africa’s wind energy real price has decreased by 50%, from R1.88/kWh to R0. 49kW/h, making it more cost-effective. Globally, there is a record increase by 14%, in costs, from…
“Living in a high-tech world: Should we be concerned?”
Grade 9 learners are expected to examine societal benefits and drawbacks of technology, on Wednesday, at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. This is the main event, organized by multiple science organizations,…
The slow Damara Trail introduced
CapeNature launched a “slow” trail, this week, in De Mond Nature Reserve, close to Aniston, a seaside town. This slow hike is suitable for children too, aged from 8-years and…
Prince William’s Earthshot coming to Cape Town in November
About 15 finalists are up for 5 prizes of £1 million, to be awarded at the Earthshot Awards Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday 6 November. This was…
SA’s heritage sites with rich history
Two sites declared by the global body, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in 2024, have rich history. 1. Sibudu Cave, is a site in KwaZulu-Natal, near…
Aspiring timber architects shine at UP Timber Awards
A combination of intensifying climate change and accelerating urbanisation is making wood more and more attractive as a building material, the University of Pretoria, said in a statement, about its…
SA scientists leading global initiatives
Dr Sandile Malinga, Group Executive, of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Council (CSIR) and Sives Govender, research group leader for Spatial Information Systems, were invited to serve as…
Public invited to young scientists expo
About 308 local young scientists, are participating in this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). About nine international participants from Lesotho, India, Russia and Mexico, will…
How to clean a historic heritage Tree site
Communities gathered on Thursday, at Truce Tree, in Ga-Segonyana, in the Northern Cape, for a clean up. The Progressive Association of Women (an NPO) in Kuruman, led the clean up,…
New ASTRO-tourism strategy
The Department of Science and Innovation, has announced its new astro-tourism strategy, to promote scientific advancement and South Africa’s natural beauty. The Northern Cape is set to become the hub…