Municipalities owe Eskom R26.4-billion as of October
An inter-ministerial task team has told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts that municipalities owe Eskom R26.4-billion as of October. Source:...
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Deputy Commissioner at the Competition Commission of SA Trudi Makhaya
South Africa’s competition commission has levied its highest ever fines against 15 construction companies. R1.46 billion rand will be paid by these orgnaisations after admiting anti-competitive practices. The investigation, first announced in...
How to Go Green at home
Some of the worst green crimes are in the home. http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with environmental writer Adria Vasil to get a few tips to go green at home, whether you own or rent. Source:Watchmojo
P-Island an anti-splash fragrance emitting urinal device
P-Island have designed the ultimate urinal accessory that eliminates splash-back by as much as 80% – 90% and incorporates the best features of recent innovations, i.e. biological odour control, slow release fragrances that can last up to 30...
Demolishing building one level at a time
CNN’s Alex Zolbert shows how a 40-story building is being demolished the clean and environmentally friendly way in Japan. Source: CNN
Going Green with coffee: World Environment Day 2013
Marc and Morgan suggest tips on how to be a more environmentally conscious coffee consumer.
The global water crisis
A project on the problems facing our water sources.
First integrated housing project for Cape Town
Cape Town authorities are hoping the Pelican Park Integrated Housing project will help dent the city’s lengthy housing waiting list. The project will see RDP houses built next to both low-cost and higher income developments.
Adventurers paddle CT canals for eco-awareness
A group of adventurers have travelled across Cape Town on water. Paddling along little-known canals and rivers, they have experienced the filthier side of the city.
R800 Nkandla levy to be probed
The DA says it will ask the Public Protector to investigate reports that President Jacob Zuma is renting the land his palatial private home is built on, for a mere R800 a month.