Taking a closer look at SA’s water strategy
Drought, heatwaves and a failing water system are threatening South Africa’s water supply. In this segment, eNCA takes a closer look at SA’s water strategy. Source:...
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Climate change in Africa
Climate change is a major factor of disasters in Africa today, there is a greater need to integrate climate change adaptation plans into disaster risk reduction and for stakeholders to work together for better results.
Sebokeng protestors angered by Mokonyane’s failure to address them
The Vaal Triangle township of Sebokeng has experienced a recent spate of violence as angry residents demand government to improve housing development in the area. The upsurge in violent service delivery protests in the province is linked to the...
Families received new houses in Durban
A housing project in Durban has given many families fresh hope. It’s seen as a significant step in moving families out of rural areas and closer to cities. Source: sabcdigialnews Source URL:...
Heavy rainfall floods makeshift bridges
Residents in townships like Emdeni in Soweto, have been worst affected by the heavy rainfall. They rely on a makeshift bridge to cross the Blue River, which becomes inaccessible when it rains. Source: eNCAnews Source URL:...
Johannesburg to host the C40cities Climate Leadership Conference
From the 4th to the seventh of February, the city of Johannesburg will host the c40cities climate leadership Conference. Waste management is one of the topics that will be discussed at this gathering where mayors from different cities all over the...
Renewable energy production takes shape in SA
Renewable energy production is taking shape all over South Africa. This year will see several wind farms start to supply electricity as part of the Independent Power Producers programme. But electricity generation with solar energy is also...
Mothotlung water suppliers deny allegations of tampering
Water tank owners have denied allegations that they’re tampering with pipelines in the North West Province, in order to get lucrative contracts from the municipality. The Madibeng Municipality uses at least six privately contracted companies...
A Kenyan company is recycling tyres and using them to make beautiful sandals
What do you do with your tyres once they get worn out and are no longer useful for your car? Well, if you were in Kenya, it is likely that your old tyres would end up as a shoe? Yes, that is because a local company is recycling tyres and using them...
17 years of poor living conditions leaves residents livid
Residents are fed-up by broken promises and are threatening to boycott a by-election next month. The previous ANC councilor was fired over corruption allegations. Source: eNCAnews Source URL:...