Eskom hopes to ease load-shedding by the festive season
Eskom expects units from Kusile and Tutuka power stations to be back online in November
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Mixed reactions to South Africa Renewable Energy Master Plan draft
Environmental groups call for more involvement as the draft does not provide viable solutions to energy poverty or address transformation
South Africa eyes Russia’s technology to extend power station lifespan
Mantashe said the country was planning to work with all the Brics partners to solve the energy crisis that currently affected the country
Sean Phillips: ‘We need to turn around water sector’
The director general said high levels of support and intervention by the department are slowing the decline in water and sanitation services, not reversing it
A teacher making a difference at a Limpopo wilderness school
Lizzy Litshani teaches about conservation through projects that empower the community surrounding her school
Women at Ukuthunga Handmade crochet for conservation
Women make ‘knitties’ of the endangered Cape parrot and earn money
Creecy taken to court for allowing excess hydrogen sulphide pollution in the Vaal
Environmental groups argue that Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa is emitting the toxic gas at levels in excess of those prohibited
A meteor shower and a satellite ‘train’ caught on camera
This camera was recording a meteor shower from Hawaii when a parade of satellites passed through
Quantum leap for new green taxis
The fuel-powered taxi has been given a second life by retrofitting it with electric propulsion
Global study highlights effect of plastic pollution on foraging seabirds
The presence of plastic particles in the birds has potential implications for human health
Ban hazardous pesticides now, SA told
Chemicals banned in Europe are exported and used in South Africa
Electricity generation capacity continues to improve, says Ramokgopa
Planned outages will be short-term pain but long-term gain, minister says
Senior SANParks manager killed by hippo in Kruger National Park
Kobus De Wet played a leading role in investigations and the arrests of rhino poaching syndicates
South Africa must increase efforts to tackle environmental racism – United Nations expert
Challenges in overcoming legacy of air and water pollution are ‘enormous’
Rushing decarbonisation is not the answer, says Energy Council’s MacKay
While South Africa’s plan is bold, all types of technologies are needed to solve the crisis and ensure that the system has capacity and can withstand the transition
Filthy rivers run through Cradle of Humankind
Landowners and businesses in the Unesco World Heritage Site are up in arms over municipal sewage pollution
Our blue seas are gradually going green
Human-induced climate change is affecting our oceans and it’s something we should be aware of. Here’s why
Manufacturers cry foul over Eskom’s lack of support in awarding tenders
Concerns about local manufacturers and engineers being left out of the projects have increased
Hawaii: BBC Weather takes a look at the Maui fires
At least 36 people have died in wildfires sweeping through the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Telescope records stunning footage of Milky Way
Located on a dormant volcano in Hawaii, the telescope takes pictures of deep space.
Saving South Africa’s little dragon, Smaug
Trade in rare sungazer lizards for the international exotic pet trade is rampant