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 int

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 bo

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 r

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

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 plat