Written by: Janine ErasmusNew South African film Hopeville, due to hit the cinema circuit on 3 September 2010, spreads the message that even one person, when they have the courage to take action, can make a big difference in many lives.Shot in Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga province, and featuring a ste
Today the carousels at Charles de Gaulle airport filled with designer suitcases as the world´s fashion press descend for Paris Fashion Week – but this weekend a very different showcase opened in the French capital.The Ethical Fashion Show, the world´s largest event devoted solely to sustainable fash
Act! Fast Slow Down Stop Climate Change A cause close to Vivienne´s heart, slow down climate change and minimise your carbon footprint by reducing the purchase of plastic bottles. Launched at Vivienne Westwood’s Spring/Summer 2011 show at London Fashion Week last Sunday night, these eco-chic reu
Written by: Bongani NkosiThe government’s plan to improve water supply and sanitation in schools has been boosted by a new, R30-million (US$4.2-million) project called Water for Schools, officially launched on 10 September.The project, led by Coca-Cola, will be rolled out in 100 state schools across
Imagine an ocean without fish. Imagine your meals without seafood. Imagine the global consequences. This is the future if we do not stop, think and act. Last night I went to a documentary film called The End of the Line, which looks at the devastating effects of overfishing, at the Labia in Cape
Written by: Staff ReporterThere is no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by planting a naturally beautiful carbon dioxide absorbing machine – an indigenous tree – particularly as September is also Arbor month.Planting trees, the experts tell us, assists in restoring ecosystems, impro
Written by: Wilma den HartighScientists from Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape have developed and patented an inexpensive and effective filtering device that could provide safe drinking water to millions of people. This innovation can considerably reduce the prevalence of water-borne illne
Written by: Bongani NkosiThe Manyeleti Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga is set to become one of South Africa’s premier ecotourism destinations, following an investment of R400-million (US$54.9-million) to upgrade the facility.This was announced by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) at a pres
Last week I was lucky enough to spend a few days at the Addo Elephant Back Safari and Lodge in the Eastern Cape. The lodge is nestled in the Zuurberg Mountains, and is located just a short distance from Port Elizabeth and borders the Greater Addo Elephant National Park. The reason for the trip was m
If you are looking for a new body scrub this Spring to revitalise your skin from the cold and dryness of the winter months, we recommend Africology´s body scrub (R212.00 per 100ml).It´s perfect for all skin types. The scrub is a blend of walnut and marula shell powder which provides a gentle, chemic