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…
African penguins, once abundant along South Africa’s coastline, are now facing the threat of extinction. Overfishing has significantly reduced their food supply, making survival increasingly difficult. In a landmark decision, a South African court has banned commercial fishing near six…
For years, rhino poaching has been a devastating issue in South Africa, but there is finally some good news. Poaching numbers have dropped by 16% over the past year, thanks to increased anti-poaching efforts and innovative conservation strategies. Why Is…
In February 2025, the City of Tshwane temporarily shut down the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant due to a decline in raw water quality caused by increased turbidity. This measure aimed to prevent the distribution of substandard water to residents. The…
By January 2025, the City of Tshwane announced that water supplied from the Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant to Hammanskraal was deemed safe for consumption. This milestone marked the completion of Phase 1 of a multi-phase project aimed at delivering…