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Lighting for the future

September 26, 2012 Leave a Comment

With the current looming energy crisis in South Africa, and pressure exerted on governments and businesses alike for more sustainable energy solutions, LED lights have a bright future in space lighting solutions. LED lighting isn't a new technology; in fact, it has been around since the 1960's. LED light bulbs were originally used as a replacement for incandescent indicators … [Read more...]

How to dispose of lightbulbs and batteries

November 9, 2011 10 Comments

We've all heard countless times how important it is to switch from normal incandescent light bulbs to energy saving ones and from zinc batteries to rechargeable ones. Some of us have heeded the call. But all is not fluorescent light and roses if one doesn't take the time to educate oneself concerning the proper way to dispose these products and the dangers of taking the … [Read more...]

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The Cape Town Weather Office has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds expected from noon on Saturday, August 8 through to Sunday, August 9.

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STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS. Council unanimously approved the transfer of land in Atlantis to the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (Ltd) on Thursday, 30 July 2020. This milestone decision will lay the foundation... ... See more

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