Eskom becomes a farmer (of wind)

The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has granted Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, the power parastatal said on Monday (20 May). 21 May 2013 12:33

WWF, TRAFFIC target rhino horn consumers

As part of their global campaign against illegal wildlife trade, particularly rhino horn trade in Vietnam, the WWF and TRAFFIC have developed a series of advertisements to discourage Vietnamese citizens from buying or consuming rhino horn. 21 May 2013 09:06

Tusker research goes social

[Janine Erasmus] Conservation-minded folk can participate in the Amarula Elephant Research Programme (AERP) through a new Facebook app that allows them to track their favourite jumbo, learn more about its habits, and share its movements with others, thereby raising awareness of the importance of protecting the magnificent beasts. 21 May 2013 08:51

Mining and biodiversity guideline launched

On 22 May 2013, the minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa and the minister of Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu, will launch the Mining and Biodiversity Guideline: Mainstreaming Biodiversity into the Mining Sector, at Kirstenbosch, Cape Town. Minister Molewa will also launch the Life: State of Biodiversity Report. 20 May 2013 15:26

Elephant born at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Mother's Day was celebrated appropriately at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, just outside Cape Town and part of Shamwari Group, by the birth of a healthy elephant calf, which became the sixth elephant calf born at Sanbona. 20 May 2013 15:15

Think Planet, think bike - Rezidor

Rezidor is rewarding all 230 staff members of the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront for their energy efficiency. Each staff member will receive a bicycle in recognition of the hotel's support for Rezidor's energy saving initiative, Think Planet. 20 May 2013 14:29

Lesotho Highlands scheme gets the nod

[Linda Ensor] The R12bn phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), which will secure a continued supply of water for SA and hydroelectric power for Lesotho, was approved in principle by the two countries this week. 17 May 2013 12:29

Hydrogen fuel cells to be made in SA

Government is aiming to drive up demand for platinum by developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said on Thursday (16 May). 17 May 2013 10:51

Rats, rats as big as bloomin' cats

City of Johannesburg spokesman Nthatisi Modingoane said the environmental directorate conducts rodent control blitzes regularly. 17 May 2013 10:43

98 alleged poachers arrested in 2013

The past week saw four people arrested for alleged rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park, bringing this year's national total to 98 people arrested for allegedly poaching rhino and smuggling rhino horn. 17 May 2013 10:34

Cape Town wants toll road report

The City of Cape Town wants access to the complete feasibility report for the South African Road Agency Limited's (Sanral) proposed winelands tolling project, the Western Cape High Court heard on Thursday (16 May). 17 May 2013 09:17

Summit engages with Joburg's new waste management strategy

The Joburg Waste Summit 2013, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 15 and 16 May 2013, aims to provide opportunities for the city to engage the waste industry and other stakeholders on its new waste management strategy. The summit revealed that some solutions to certain South African social and enironmental challenges may be closer to home than previously thought. 16 May 2013 13:39

Eco Rangers encourage youth to Pikitup

The Eco Rangers project is an initiative of Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management entity. The project was conceived as a platform to raise awareness and educate young children about environmental issues, their impact and how these can be managed into the future. 16 May 2013 13:30