An anti-poaching campaign will see South African television stars jumping out of a plane in the North West town of Rustenburg on the last weekend of July. The aim is to raise R10-million (US$1.2-million) for the protection of the country’s rhinos.
After the recent shark dramas, is a good relationship with sharks even possible? The Cape´s oceans are famous for their Great White population, attracting attention from all around the world. But recent controversy in our bay saw a research team blamed for the fatal shark attack of a young body boar
Innovative plastic pipe bins are being used in a waste removal project – the first of its kind in South Africa – to clear discarded fishing line from beaches along the country´s coastline.The specially designed bins form part of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust pilot project, an initiative that ai
South Africa’s ongoing fight against rhino poaching has taken a fresh turn, with the introduction of a new four-legged generation of crime fighters.
Chocolate rabbits and Easter are synonymous, with the roots of the tradition going far back to the pagan festival of Eastre and its fertility symbol of the rabbit.This year, as was the case in 2011, the tradition gets an added twist with the famous golden Easter bunny of Lindt & Sprüngli, Swiss
Sixty minutes to save the world! Are you up for the challenge? We shed some light on what Earth Hour is all about.
Words by Rachel BriantThere are certain UK banks that invest only in that which is good, green and clean – namely Triodos (http://www.triodos.co.uk) and the Co-operative (http://www.goodwithmoney.co.uk) – but it is not immediately clear which local banks follow suit. Nedbank advertises itself as a ‘
A disturbing and dangerous trend of rock piling has recently been noticed along Kommetijie beaches, to such an extent that the City of Cape Town and SANParks have issued a statement appealing to the public to refrain from stacking rocks. The defacement of the natural coas
When mid-summer rears its hot head, chances are you’re quick to reach for air con. But air conditioners use up a lot of energy and increase your carbon footprint. There are some more eco-friendly and cost-effective ways to stay chilled this summer. Open your windows when it’s
What could be more eco-friendly than going to the beach? Well, not all beach activities are as green as you’d think! Here’s how to make your fun-in-the-sun holiday much greener than it used to be. Lather it up Why not turn your relaxing time at the beach into a great ma