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Help protect our game rangers and their families

April 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

Protecting our wildlife across Africa is no longer what it used to be. Dedicated individuals across the marine and terrestrial sectors work tirelessly to keep our heritage safe. During this global pandemic, let us not forget about our rangers. As lockdowns are implemented across the world, rangers are being classified as essential services in South Africa to ensure our … [Read more...]

SA’s inadequate nuclear liability regulations finally updated

October 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

South Africa’s inadequate nuclear liability regulations have finally been updated and gazetted by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe. This news comes after almost six years of Greenpeace Africa pushing the Minister to do so to protect taxpayers from the potentially astronomical costs of a nuclear accident. "We can finally celebrate the fact that the … [Read more...]

Time to pull the rug out from under coal plants

June 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

With Trump at the wheel, climate change is spinning out of control - but now we can create his worst nightmare by canceling coal's insurance contracts! Trump loves the coal power plants that threaten life on earth, but coal can’t survive without insurance. Big providers are starting to dump coal thanks to public pressure - and we can make sure a HUGE company, Munich RE, is … [Read more...]

Will an electric car push up your insurance premiums?

March 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

When it comes to electric cars, South Africa should start to adapt to this revolutionary automotive technology, despite being predominantly dependent on fossil fuel and lacking sufficient electric infrastructure. Globally, several brands are already starting to shift towards the eco-friendly approach to car manufacturing. Volvo announced that it will stop making vehicles … [Read more...]

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