Following the German cargo ship, Kiani Satu, running aground off Buffels Bay near Knysna recently the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is calling for harsher penalties to be imposed on sea polluters in order to protect...
The levels of human excrement and disease-causing pathogens in rivers around Stellenbosch are unacceptable and unsanitary. The water of the Eerste and Plankenbrug Rivers regularly do not meet international or national standards for the safe...
The water footprint has gained a global foothold since its introduction a decade ago. These days it is not uncommon for people to know exactly how much water it takes to produce a glass of red wine (about 120 l), a kilogram of rice (2 500 l) or...
Commitment to sustainability must include a commitment to sustaining society. This translates to a commitment to work toward providing every person on the planet with the possibility of realising a quality of life that includes clean water,...
The Wonderfonteinspruit flows through the richest gold mining region in the world and has subsequently been exposed to the related pollution for more than a century. The issue of pollution in the WFS catchment was raised in 1967 and lingered on...
On Wednesday, 3 April 2013 Pikitup concluded the process of renewing its aging fleet with the acquisition of 31 vehicles, as a first consignment in its continuous effort in improving service delivery to the residents and businesses of the City of...
A video regarding the pollution and recycling solutions in Grahamstown, South Africa.
The government of Tanzania is in the process of reviewing the National Information, Communications and Technology policy of 2003 to allow recycling of e-waste products in a bid to reduce pollution. Africa is often seen as a ‘dumping ground’ for...
Prof. Volker Bertram who is an expert in marine environmental management has warned shipping crews to refrain from not following legislation which causes accidents and water pollution. Speaking during training on ship safety and environmental...
