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Register now for marine & coastal educators conference

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

All those promoting awareness and education of the marine environment are gathering in Gauteng from 11-16 January 2015 to share research, classroom and field activities and be energized with new ideas. Now is the time to book for the 15th Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) Conference, which brings together formal and informal educators from schools, public … [Read more...]

An avo tree a day keeps the carbon at bay

June 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

In a partnership to promote a greener Gauteng, Andiccio24 has joined forces with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to plant trees. Lots of them. In fact, one a day for a whole year. Andiccio24’s Jerome Kourie, “Our involvement in this initiative will result in many community centres and schools in underdeveloped areas acquiring fruit trees and being taught the skills to … [Read more...]

Aid underway for hailstorm victims

December 1, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has set aside R2 million for flood victims in Gauteng, Limpopo and Kimberley. The organisation, along with insurance companies, is responding to the havoc caused by the hail storm in the week. Hundreds of people were left stranded after their homes were destroyed by the storm. The South African Weather Bureau has also warned of … [Read more...]

AmaMpondo’s rights threatened by Wild Coast irregularities

May 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

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A formal complaint has been lodged with the Public Protector against Sanral CEO Mr Nazir Alli with respect to his handling of an Unsolicited Bid received in 2001 for the N2 Wild Coast Toll road. Following storms of protest against Sanral's GFIP e-tolling scheme, it is now alleged that Mr Nazir Alli acted contrary to policy and good corporate governance principles to … [Read more...]

Price of water could increase by 45% in 2 years

May 2, 2012 Leave a Comment

The hospitality and leisure industry will need to pull in its belt to meet the challenges of increased water tariffs, announced by the Department of Water Affairs’ long term investment plan released earlier this week. This is the opinion of the Heritage Environmental Management Company, Africa’s leading tourism-based environmental certification brand. This plan will see … [Read more...]

Miss Earth SA celebrates Earth Day

April 25, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Earth Day took place this past Sunday with community action and green beauties taking a stand to save our open spaces as citizens of Mother Earth. What makes this day different to every other day and why should it be celebrated rests in the fact that this is an opportunity annually for people to share their love and appreciation for the environment through events, campaigns and … [Read more...]

Water is sacrificed for gold

November 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

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When the Climate Train arrived in Johannesburg, Nasrec station earlier this month we all knew we were in for an eventful three days. However, unless you’re a football fan, you probably have very little reason to visit Nasrec Station. Since the Soccer World Cup was hosted in South Africa last year, this pristine station has for the most part been quiet. But when the train … [Read more...]

Mining threatens Mapungubwe heritage site

November 8, 2011 Leave a Comment

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On 8 April 1933 a remarkable discovery was made in the Transvaal. A grave of unknown origin, filled with gold-work, was found on a natural rock stronghold in a wild region. This site was Mapungubwe Hill, which serves as the capital of the ancient Mapangubwe Kingdom, situated on the borders between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This area of a former flourishing Iron … [Read more...]

Lightweight packaging saves the earth

November 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

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One of the most misunderstood types of packaging is Polystyrene. Do you know what environmental benefits there are to this handy material? Here are some facts to update your knowledge. Last year we recycled 850 tons of Polystyrene in South Africa. That equals a road 80km long, 1m high and 1m wide. It is also equivalent to 30 stories of a rugby stadium such as Loftus. In … [Read more...]

FNB encourages their customers to go green

October 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

Johannesburg, 15 september 2010. first national bank (fnb) credit card and cheque account divisions in collaboration with food & trees for africa (ftfa) are today planting 570 trees in the lehae community in soweto. Lucas Radebe, former captain of Bafana Bafana and a close friend of the bank, eagerly rolled up his sleeves and jumped in to assist the community to plant … [Read more...]

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