<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Landscape SA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landscape SA]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:42:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.salandscape.co.za/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[RAND WATER AT SAGIC CONVENTION 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SAGIC Convention held in Gauteng during June did full justice to its objectives, and this was made possible by all the generous partners and sponsors. Thank you to everyone, and especially SAGIC’s platinum partner, Rand Water/Water-Wise.   www.randwater.co.za]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/rand-water-at-sagic-convention-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e1b0a6dc32b92b8414921</guid><category><![CDATA[Products]]></category><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:44:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_7bfc1a191a2c4d13ab27cc09ceb15550~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW GARDEN ROUTE LANDMARK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waffling Whale tail above the entrance to Formosa Bay Resort in Plettenberg Bay is Africa’s largest 3D-printed structure. It stands five metres high and its unique texture mimics that of the famous waffles served at the Waffling Whale Café. The structure is intended to become a notable landmark on one of South Africa’s busiest tourism routes. With Plettenberg Bay renowned for its incredible whale sitings, the idea is to attract travellers for photos at this roadside attraction that blends...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/new-garden-route-landmark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e1a36d5b596d4f9232d1c</guid><category><![CDATA[Recreation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:39:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_05b053dcee98440787ec11573342c380~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAHMAN HILLS WELLNESS DEVELOPMENTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recognised among the world’s most acclaimed spas through international awards, Healing Earth™ will extend into Brahman Hills’ 22 hectare Serenity Garden labyrinth, blending treatments and nature-based wellness. Ground has officially been broken for the expansion of the transformative wellness spa, bringing a sanctuary to life where wellness is woven into the landscape that surrounds it. This is not a cosmetic upgrade but rather an authentic expression of what both Brahman Hills and Healing...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/brahman-hills-wellness-developments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e19856dc32b92b8414536</guid><category><![CDATA[Projects]]></category><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:35:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_4a31f7bda140459e942ab8f8a3cfa043~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_756,h_503,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOSQUITO VALLEY FLOOD ALLEVIATION EFFORTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) continues to intensify environmental rehabilitation, wetland maintenance and flood alleviation interventions across Mosquito Valley and the Greater Lenasia area, as part of the city’s climate resilience and environmental management programme. Ongoing work at the Mosquito Valley wetland and surrounding dams remains critical in restoring the natural flow of water systems, reducing flood risks to communities and preserving valuable ecological infrastructure...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/mosquito-valley-flood-alleviation-efforts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e18d3d5b596d4f92329fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:32:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_46eb0563855449e6ac6ba99762c6fdac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_756,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers often overlook the hidden environmental costs of the technology they rely on daily, such as the energy use and material consumption of printers. To drive meaningful change, the tech industry needs to rethink its approach when designing products. At Epson, product development has been guided by the Japanese principle of Sho-Sho-Sei, a commitment to creating technology that is efficient and precise. This philosophy was the driving inspiration behind its EcoTank printers, and they have...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/environmental-impacts-of-technology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e17f12e58ee366ffa939c</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:29:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_39e0a050cd4c414eb46516f78c79ff81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[URBAN FORESTS AND GREEN SPACES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has published the first ever book to be written on African urban forests and green spaces. The 170 page compendium, which can be downloaded from their website, covers 34 urban forest case studies and forges an Africa-centric way forward for trees in cities. The book is science-based and references global best practices, heralding a new era in which, as Africa continues to urbanise, its towns grow greener and its people have shaded streets and parks in...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/urban-forests-and-green-spaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fd77cb63f5fb828eb0578</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:29:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_b8f6f4a956194299866508bd36b346b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMART WATER, SMART CITIES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digitising water systems reduces non-revenue water and operating costs, which is a pre-requisite for any municipality attempting to modernise towards smart city standards. Few cities have reached the status of being comprehensively ‘smart’, yet there are some examples of smart city advances, such as dynamic traffic lights in New York and smart energy grids in Shenzen. Smart water adoption has outpaced most other smart infrastructure initiatives because utilities can quantify the financial...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/smart-water-smart-cities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fd681ae0d73d108802bf3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:26:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_705aca29eed341b485a30b19127844ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARINE LIFE AND RISING OCEAN TEMPERATURES]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study by scientists at the University of Pretoria and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, has revealed that some of the oceans most powerful predators are running hotter due to warming oceans and declining food resources. The research shows that warm-bodied fish, including the great white shark, the basking shark and tuna species, burn nearly four times more energy than their cold-blooded counterparts. This means they’re likely to face an increasing risk of overheating as ocean...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/marine-life-and-rising-ocean-temperatures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fd5d24127fc348b81245b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:22:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_545c14ae6d4144b3a024ceebc3fa8384~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMAZON AND SIYA KOLISI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon SA will partner with the Kolisi Foundation on crucial educational initiatives and community programmes in underserved communities across South Africa. National rugby captain and icon Siya Kolisi will serve as a brand partner for 12 months, until March 2027, and the collaboration will see him feature across Amazon’s marketing campaigns and brand initiatives in South Africa. Robert Koen, Amazon MD for Sub-Saharan Africa, says that Kolisi embodies resilience, leadership and community –...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/amazon-and-siya-kolisi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fd515ae0d73d108802948</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:19:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_a21db960085e42949b11f5b8c3777e87~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAGIC PLATINUM PARTNER 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South African Green Industries Council (SAGIC) is pleased to announce that Rand Water – Water Wise will continue its Platinum Sponsor partner status with SAGIC for 2026. SAGIC is a voluntary NPC umbrella organisation representing the greater green industry which, by its very nature, is fully reliant on accessibility to water and therefore ascribes to the intelligent use of water. The partnership with Rand Water-Water Wise is viewed as vital for the green industry; the intelligent use and...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/sagic-platinum-partner-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc636af59f322a57f19b70</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:04:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_e594facf3b604c5cbbfbad167c08698f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOTANICAL MASTERCLASS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A masterclass in contemporary botanical drawing will be held on 8 July 2026 at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, Cape Town. Guided by renowned botanical artist Sally Arnold, participants will explore how to plan, compose and execute a botanical artwork inspired by Vergelegen’s celebrated camellia collection. The programme is structured to help artists refine their technique, elevate their individual style and reinterpret a classical subject. Ms Arnold has studios in both Prince Albert...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/botanical-masterclass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5f0a4f7ebdc9f6a5949e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_5051275b857d44319b4ee6781255bf70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEALTHY CITIES, SHARED FUTURE]]></title><description><![CDATA[This book, edited by Maliga Naidoo, identifies the urgent need to reshape urban environments, enabling public service officials worldwide to address the pressing issues confronting the population – from lifestyle diseases and social inequity to the climate crisis. As governments are tasked with serving the people and safeguarding the land, the concept of urban sustainability lies in the ability of cities to respond to the immediate needs of their residents, while preserving resources and...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/healthy-cities-shared-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5e50666cfccd94161f3f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:43:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_3f81b451c6374a2f937b7010657008dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DROPS OF LIFE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drops of Life is an open source, 3D-printable device that channels air conditioner condensation into a clean, safe water source for urban birds, helping them to cope with heat stress and water scarcity in cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. Birds are feeling the effects of a warming planet, higher temperatures and a lack of clean water; this correlates with lower bird diversity. Outside of offices and apartments, birds are vulnerable to physiologocal stress and in some cases have...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/drops-of-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5d71f4b0389e41d47816</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_b0c3dde57ab848b18bc9bca3a4a06254~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AQUALAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strategic brand consolidation has been launched under the Atrax umbrella, one of the world’s premier hubs for the recreation and park industries. Aquafun, a pioneer in pool and spa technologies, and Outdes, the prestigious brand for landscape and outdoor living, have joined forces to reposition themselves as a single powerhouse – Aqualand. Aqualand brings together water engineering and landscape architecture—two integral components of modern design—on a single, unified platform. This merger...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/aqualand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5cadff1f325557291446</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:36:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_d41750ccb12449e4831a5a5927bbcdb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_778,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GARDEN WALK OPENS IN HARTENBOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garden Walk retail and lifestyle centre has been launched in Hartenbos to serve the growing Mossel Bay region and broader Garden Route. Hartenbos is a well-known coastal town near George, forming part of the greater Mossel Bay region. It supports a growing residential community and offers a range of amenities including schools, churches and sports clubs.   Developed by Moolman Group in partnership with Dorpstraat and Organic Coral Developments, the centre fits their ethos of creating a retail...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/garden-walk-opens-in-hartenbos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb9deb7f7c304a623642e1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:14:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_3c64728f219a49cc8504dc3238cd9972~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_864,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAUNCH OF MENLYN MIX IN PRETORIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beekman Group has officially launched Menlyn Mix, its latest urban hospitality development in Pretoria’s Menlyn precinct. It provides guests with accommodation that allows them to work while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a mixed-use environment.   Guests will find themselves at the centre of Pretoria’s business and retail corridor, and can enjoy self-catering apartments, integrated meeting infrastructures and lifestyle amentities. The development is purpose-built to support business...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/launch-of-menlyn-mix-in-pretoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb9d3e6eb823cd3ba43203</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_91911404e202475e8cff3cd955f7fcc4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECONOMIC POWER OF SOUTH AFRICA’S PLANTED FORESTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods – many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. The sector also supports a further R58 billion in value-added activity across downstream industries such as sawmilling, pulp and paper, packaging and construction.   Forestry is often viewed through an environmental lens, but its economic contribution is equally significant; from...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/economic-power-of-south-africa-s-planted-forests</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb9c91e7de3cb0060a0a90</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:07:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_1e035402231d4931877addf29985947b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAPER RECYCLING RATE CLIMBS]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa’s paper recycling rate reached 63.3% in 2025, up from 60% in 2024. Through paper mills, small recycling businesses and informal waste pickers, about 1.2 million tons of paper and packaging are diverted from landfill each year and returned to the recycling loop, where they are used again to produce new paper products such as tissue and packaging.   PAMSA (Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa) says that progress has been made but there is still room for improvement when...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/paper-recycling-rate-climbs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb9be323cd039934777551</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:04:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_6617b2a0b03f4f00bfe27d5aa684234f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ORICOL BIOGAS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing the urgent need for organic waste diversion, Oricol Environmental Services and Cape Town Biogas have partnered to transform how the Western Cape handles organic waste, moving beyond simple disposal to a true zero-waste-to-landfill outcome. The two companies participate in an organic waste diversion pathway anchored by a bio-digestion facility in Athlone. This facility, which serves various waste management providers, is currently the only plant in Africa capable of splitting biogas...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/oricol-biogas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb9b1b23cd0399347772fd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:02:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_4621ca2fcd6d4f0bbc4e86cfaff23e17~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAHMAN HILLS SERENITY GARDEN AND TOURISM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brahman Hills, an award-winning destination in the KZN Midlands, has announced a multi-million investment into its Serenity Garden, a tourism development anchored by what is set to become the world’s largest labyrinth. The Serenity Garden is designed as a sanctuary for quiet reflection, where guests can reconnect with nature, art and themselves. Not only will it attract tourists, but the construction of the Serenity Garden and other expansions will create jobs in the areas of garden...]]></description><link>https://www.salandscape.co.za/post/brahman-hills-serenity-garden-and-tourism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae86a11b8e90b2a7e7e802</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:39:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3153c8_741107e6a7bd4f11915ac13011e1de2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>chrisg008</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>