Local supermarkets sign pact to reduce plastic pollution
Twenty South African companies have committed to reducing plastic pollution drastically in the next five years. Source:...
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De Beers Expressway proposed route
The safety and macro-economic benefits of the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) endorsed De Beers Expressway project were highlighted at a media site visit that the roads agency hosted on last week. This video takes a look at...
No nuclear deals
Protesters stand outside parliament every Wednesday to say that Nuclear Energy is not the future of South Africa. They believe the country does not have money to waste on building nuclear energy plants and we should utilise renewable energy sources...
Vaal river pollution from sewerage plant now affecting livestock farming
Untreated sewerage continues to spill into the Vaal River. This comes after two waste water treatment plants in the Matlosana local municipality, in the North West are dysfunctional. Some of the farmers along the river believe that the extent of...
Government called to invest in wind turbine energy production
Energy experts in the Eastern Cape say government needs to invest more money in the construction of wind turbines to expedite the production of wind energy to mitigate the current energy crisis. They say the on-going load shedding in the country...
Over 200 families are living in appalling conditions at Pom-fret
Over two hundred families are living in appalling conditions at Pom-fret, a former military base near Vryburg in North West. There is no running water, electricity or health facilities. The government blames old infrastructure and illegal...
Energy Efficiency: Save Energy, Cut Costs, Reduce Pollution
Energy efficiency – the ‘hidden fuel’ – makes a contribution to the energy sector that is comparable to any supply-side resource. As a clean, domestic energy source it provides multiple benefits including improved energy security, economic...
Government commits R9 million to Majakaneng community
The North West government is to investigate allegations of water diversion at Majakaneng near Brits. Premier Supra Mahumapelo described it as irresponsible. Its understood the municipality is diverting residential water to a nearby mine. Violent...
Energy Crisis with Kadri Nassiep
The week has been headlined by “darkness” and “darkness to come” as Eskom continues to struggle keeping the lights on. There have been reports of long period black outs and embassies that have evacuation plans in place...
Paseka Lesolang has invented the WHC – Leak-Less Valve
Paseka Lesolang has invented the WHC – Leak-Less Valve – a patent pending water control product that saves 70% of the water lost due to toilet leaks, by stopping the water influx at a pre-determined level. Morning live takes a closer...