21+ hour, 33+ min ago  (238+ words) Ballito's environment is one of its greatest assets. Its beaches, rivers, wetlands and green spaces support tourism, sustain property values and contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by residents. Yet pollution, whether from illegal dumping, sewer spills, stormwater contamination…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (360+ words) An eight-month-old black-backed jackal known as "Lady" was euthanised on Saturday, 6 June, after being diagnosed with canine distemper virus. ALSO READ: Kaapsehoop Conservancy tackle wild horses" safety She had reportedly been kept as a pet by a resident in Steiltes…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (571+ words) THE Hillcrest Conservancy in partnership with Steppingstones4 Nature has established a vibrant and active eco club for children between the ages of five and 12 years. The club is led by Dawn Booth, an experienced enviro-education facilitator, supported by a number of…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (297+ words) The operation brought together MMCs, councillors and senior city officials who visited several areas of Alberton to address service delivery challenges and engage directly with the community. One of the key issues identified during the operation was severe waterlogging along…...

2+ day, 15+ min ago  (331+ words) Jan Soer from Palm Beach, who has lived in the area for almost 20 years, has over the last few years watched the shoreline closely from his deck and has noticed a long bubbly and sometimes "brown stretch, which is regularly…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (263+ words) A rarely discussed topic "food security" was brought to the forefront by the City of Johannesburg at the Carlswald Deco Centre. The event aimed to educate Midrand residents about the importance of food security by introducing two key concepts: Residents…...

2+ day, 26+ min ago  (279+ words) Simon Mokwena, a resident of the Clay Oven informal settlement, said community leaders recently met with residents after complaints were raised about smoke regularly affecting neighbouring areas. Mokwena said while he understands the concerns, many residents in the settlement rely…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (833+ words) A major step towards long-term water security is taking shape on the banks of the Vaal River, where Vaal de Gr'ce Golf Estate and Nature Estate are busy commissioning a new local water purification plant to supply safe, reliable drinking…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (360+ words) Paulshof residents say a growing informal settlement at the confluence of the Braamfontein and Sandspruit rivers is accelerating environmental degradation and creating public health concerns. This is despite years of complaints and repeated engagements with authorities. Read, more: K60 road stuck…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (719+ words) Scientists are increasingly confident that El Ni'o weather conditions will develop by the end of the year, raising concerns about the potential impact on South Africa's water security, agricultural production, and food prices. According to Professor Guy Midgley, director of…...