Rand Water has announced a significant maintenance schedule from May 29 to July 21, 2025, aimed at enhancing the capacity, reliability, and efficiency of its water supply infrastructure. This planned maintenance will impact various municipalities across Gauteng, the North West,…
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, a transformative initiative is underway to rehabilitate the polluted Jukskei River. This collaborative effort brings together local activists, artists, scientists, and community members, aiming to restore the river’s health and foster environmental stewardship. A…
South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is struggling to implement key parts of the newly enacted Climate Change Act due to significant financial constraints. Although the Act officially came into effect on 17 March 2025, some…
A haunting discovery on Britain’s beaches is shedding new light on the long-term environmental impact of fast fashion. Photographer Mandy Barker, known for her powerful imagery spotlighting ocean pollution, recently unveiled her latest project documenting textile waste along the UK…
Cape Town’s iconic beaches and waterways—beloved for their beauty, tourism, and biodiversity—are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. While the waves sparkle and Table Mountain stands tall in the background, an invisible threat lurks in the water: sewage…
On 20 March 2025, the Citizen Science Association of Southern Africa (CSA-SA), in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC), the IIE MSA, and Ecolink Environmental Education and Training Centre, hosted a landmark webinar in celebration of World Water Day.…
The Threat to Marine Life, The Ocean & Humanity The ocean is our planet’s life support system. It holds 97% of Earth’s water, helps regulate global temperatures, absorbs carbon dioxide, and provides a vital protein source for over a billion…
South Africa is facing a serious water crisis, and the government is stepping in with new measures to improve the situation. During the Water Indaba 2025 conference in Midrand, key leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Water and…
Hartbeespoort Dam, one of South Africa’s key water bodies, has been struggling with an invasion of the aquatic plant Salvinia minima. This fast-spreading species clogs water systems, disrupts local ecosystems, and affects recreational activities. Scientists are now deploying a surprising…
A recent crocodile attack at the Emanzini Fishing Resort has left a young boy with life-altering injuries. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when visiting wildlife habitats. How to Stay Safe Near Crocodile Habitats…