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CAPE GARDEN CENTRE OPENS IN GEORGE
Cape Garden Centre has opened in George, joining its Stellenbosch, Joostenbergvlakte, Somerset West and Vredendal branches. The...
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6 days ago1 min read


WIND POWER DEVELOPMENT
The importance of accelerating wind power development across southern Africa is driven by both the environmental and economic needs of...
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6 days ago1 min read


LOCATIONS FOR CLIMATE-FIGHTING REFORESTATION
New research from the Future Ecosystems for Africa (FEFA) program at Wits University has created the most accurate maps yet of where...
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6 days ago1 min read


SOAKDOWN STRATEGY FOR WILDFIRES
According to the International Association of Wildland Fire, unwanted wildfires across South and Southern Africa have escalated in...
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6 days ago2 min read


SOLAR ENERGY TRANSFORMS LODGES
Safari lodges in South Africa are leading the transition to solar energy to meet growing global demand for greener travel experiences and...
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6 days ago1 min read


THE BRIDGE, STELLENBOSCH
The Bridge is a mixed-use development in Stellenbosch, redefining urban planning by integrating sustainability, walkability and...
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Jun 31 min read


WORLD BEE DAY
The theme of World Bee Day on 20 May 2025 was “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all” and stressed the critical roles bees and...
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Jun 31 min read


SAPPI AND AGRI-COLLEGES LAUNCH ONLINE FORESTRY COURSES
In a major boost for forestry education and small business development, Sappi has partnered with agri-colleges to launch four new online...
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Jun 31 min read


KIRSTENBOSCH ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP TEN GARDENS
The New York Times has ranked Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Cape Town among the top ten gardens in the world. This accolade...
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Jun 31 min read


SIMBITHI’S GREEN SPACES FOR MIGRATING BIRDS
In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day (10 May 2025), Simbithi Eco-Estate on KZN’s north coast celebrated the return of several rare...
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Jun 31 min read


TURNING WEEDS INTO EDIBLE MEALS
Rewilding activist and author Nikki Brighton is changing peoples’ views on weed removal by demonstrating how they can be used to make...
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May 61 min read


INDIGENOUS TREE DAY
Indigenous Tree Day (ITD) was commemorated on 15 April 2025 by planting indigenous trees at various sites around the country....
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May 62 min read


FORESTRY’S ROLE IN FOOD SECURITY
The International Day of Forests held in March 2025 highlighted the vital role that indigenous and planted forests play in sowing the...
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May 61 min read


LONGKLOOF PRECINCT HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT
Growthpoint Properties has revitalised the historic Longkloof precinct in Cape Town, involving the renovation of several...
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May 61 min read


WORLD WATER DAY
World Water Day was celebrated on 22 March 2025 and as part of this year’s National Water Week, served as a wake-up call to South...
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Apr 11 min read


GARDEN WALK DEVELOPMENT IN HARTENBOS
The Western Cape town of Hartenbos and the greater Garden Route region will soon welcome the Garden Walk retail and lifestyle centre,...
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Apr 11 min read


LAUNCH DATES FOR SA’S INDIGENOUS GARDEN GUIDE
A ten-year project by three of South Africa’s leading horticulturists has finally been launched, with the public being given an...
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Apr 11 min read


GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY
Global Recycling Day was held on 18 March 2025. More than 13 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging have been recovered for...
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Apr 11 min read


2025 TREES OF THE YEAR
To celebrate the 2025 Trees of the Year, Jacana Media is honouring the White Milkwood ( Sideroxylon inerme subsp. inerme) and Red...
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Apr 11 min read


SATELLITE MAPS WARN ABALONE FARMERS
Abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast are now using ocean colour maps to track marine algal blooms that could harm their export...
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Mar 42 min read