Rocky, the baby seal survives
Article written by uShaka Marine World In early October a young male elephant seal made a grand appearance on the beach at Rocky Bay on the lower south coast of…
Giraffes are a step closer to receiving more protection
The Fish and Wildlife Service in the United States of America is pushing for giraffe species to be listed as endangered or threatened. In just 30 years, populations decreased by…
Project uses brewery waste water to grow veggies
Project Imifino has found a great way to integrate crop production and effluent treatment to create a profitable, sustainable local value chain from brewery wastewater. In 2020, Eastern Cape-based enterprise…
China is building a Forest City
China is building the world’s first “forest city” where all buildings are covered with millions of plants and trees. Located north of Liuzhou, in the province of Guangxi, the project…
Limpopo giant trees now in the Guinness Book of Records
Big Trees in Limpopo are now recorded in the Guinness World Records. The Sagole Big tree, is recorded as the largest Boabab in the world.The tree is located in Masisi,…
Sasol Chemicals Launches NACOL 18-98: A Palm-Free, Biobased Ingredient for the Personal Care Industry
Sasol Chemicals launched a new rapeseed oil-based alternative, on Monday, for the personal care industry. NACOL 18-98, a palm-free, biobased stearyl alcohol solution, reduces environmental impact, supports compliance with European…
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,…