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Small personal actions make a difference in the climate fight

July 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Do your small attempts really make a difference to the unfolding climate change. How? What meaningful changes can we make. How does your impact work? Is it really worth it? Elma Pollard unpacks some aspects of Drawdown by Paul Hawken, who writes about 100 things you can do to stop climate change, on Radio Cape Pulpit: Read more: Why even the smallest … [Read more...]

South African walker hopes to raise animal abuse awareness

June 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you could carry all your belongings in a backpack, what would you take? Keegan Horn was working in the film industry, where he saw the world focused on a materialistic lifestyle. A world he didn't want to be a part of. He knew he wanted to do something more meaningful and for a cause that was close to him. He embarked on a trip to Hogsback to reflect about his beloved … [Read more...]

City of Cape Town smokes out emissions culprits

November 15, 2016 Leave a Comment

Nearly 8,000 diesel vehicles were tested for dark smoke emissions in a 12-month period, with 68 failures and fines issued totalling just under R30,000, the City of Cape Town said on Saturday. The city was reasonably satisfied with efforts to tackle vehicles emitting dark smoke while using public roads, in contravention of the Air Quality Management by-law, mayoral committee … [Read more...]

Nigeria leads the way promoting ridesharing in Africa

June 14, 2016 Leave a Comment

At the start of the last century, just one in seven people worldwide lived in cities. Today it’s half, and by 2050), the UN predicts another 2.5 billion people will be living in urban areas. This has brought huge benefits, with the growth of cities linked directly to economic growth, as well as improved health and education. Nowhere is this more apparent than across Africa, but … [Read more...]

Journalists set off in search of African sustainability stories

April 12, 2016 2 Comments

On April 9th 2016, a 3-person team of mobile journalists will begin an epic 14,000 km trans-African cycling expedition from Cape Town, South Africa to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Travelling unsupported for up to 10 months, carrying all their equipment, the team will produce documentary shorts that showcase ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their community and planet. … [Read more...]

Flower Feast beckons: join Mini Spring Break

August 14, 2014 2 Comments

Ladies! Would you like the freedom to travel and experience, grow and enhance, connect and enjoy creative play in the safety of a tour group for women only? Join Pam Evans on her travel club LILA Tour’s maiden voyage from 4-7 September to blend the joys of spring flowers, whacky culture, ancient knowledge, fossil digs and wine tasting. Independent ladies seeking freedom … [Read more...]

Addressing transport’s impact on wildlife

October 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

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October is Transport Month in South Africa, and emphasis is placed on the safety of all road users – that includes the safety of you, your family and friends, and our wildlife. Together we can all make a difference on our country’s roads ….. will you? Transport Month is an annual feature on the calendar of the Department of Transport and is one of the platforms and vehicles … [Read more...]

Write yourself alive in eco bliss

July 4, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Would you like to spend time in an eco-village and forest reserve and develop your skill as writer at the same time? Here is your chance to take time out of your busy life and feed your soul: Kuthumba eco village at The Crags, Plettenburg Bay is offering Writing Yourself Alive - A Creative Writing Retreat from 10 to 12 July. Writing is about a conversation with yourself and … [Read more...]

Have a gas without costing the earth

June 27, 2013 Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for a world-class tourism experience that will not only be kind to your pocket but will also ease your Earth-conscious concerns, you’ll find a winner in City Sightseeing’s double-decker open-top tours. One can’t miss seeing the good-looking big red busses in and around Cape Town with the inevitable happy faces staring around from the open deck on top and I … [Read more...]

The ancient urban food gardens of Yemen

May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

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The Italian writer Alberto Moravia once described Sana‘a as a “Venice of dust.” Since his visit, the streets have been paved with stone, and the dust is less in evidence. But the first impression is still one of sun-dried palazzos, of deep-cut streets flowing with people but devoid of moisture and vegetation. Amid this, it’s easy to overlook the quiet spaces in between. And … [Read more...]

Explore land, food and democracy in South Korea

May 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Behind the hyper-modernization that it is known for in mainstream media, South Korea is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, tradition and innovation. This unique Food Sovereignty Tour allows you to explore South Korea’s world-renowned cuisine and the centuries-long struggle of South Korean farmers for land and democracy. This fall, join Food First, the Korean Peasant’s … [Read more...]

Share the journey, share the costs

April 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

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South Africans have long been faced with a limited choice of mode for their daily commute. For most, the options remain the private car, crowded taxis, or less than reliable and user friendly public transport. Liftshare South Africa seeks to change that. Liftshare South Africa is a free-to-join, mission-driven social enterprise, which aims to make a difference in the way … [Read more...]

Beat the fuel-price blues: take a bus or train

February 14, 2013 Leave a Comment

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In light of the recent significant fuel price hike, the City of Cape Town urges all motorists to consider their transport and mobility habits and see where these can be changed to minimise the impact of the increase. Residents and motorists are asked to consider public transport wherever possible or to walk or cycle in order to take the sting out of the price hike. The City … [Read more...]

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