Rooibos is more than tea. It is a legacy. It is a livelihood. In the Cederberg Mountains of semi-arid Western Cape, it's also a battleground for the climate. As the world heats up,
Imagine a climate change reality based on Murphy’s general law that anything that could go wrong will go wrong, and climate crises spiraled even further. What if dystopian science
South African food is packed with rich flavours, made with vibrant colours and captivating aromas. As citizens of our multicultural country, we do not eat just to sustain ourselves
One can agree that climate change brought about a myriad of issues, particularly among small-scale fishers, one of the marginalised and vulnerable groups in South Africa and global
Dada Morero, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, proposed a ground-breaking plan to plant 200 000 trees at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests, held in Johannesburg
Children are the least responsible for climate change yet will bear the greatest burden of its impacts. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) already estimates that in recent
Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present and escalating challenge, affecting global ecosystems, societies, and human health. South Africa is experiencing the brun
For many years, agriculture has been the backbone of South Africa's economy, providing food, job creation, and economic stability. Historically, the agriculture industry faced many
When we look at South Africa and its economic and social state, we examine the current affairs of what the people can afford and what the country can sustain in parallel to what th
For a long time many African countries have relied on fossil fuels to generate electricity. While fossil fuels were reliable then, its reliability has become significantly low now.
The global fashion industry has been revolutionized in the past two decades with the increase in demand for affordable, fashionable clothing known as fast fashion. In addition to l
The vibrant East Coast city of Durban has faced many adversities due to climate change. With the increase of climate change occurrences such as heavy rains, there have been flood e
South Africa is a relatively young country with an under-developed infrastructure network that has been adaptively maintained since its inception in colonial times. The rapid expa
South Africa has recently faced devastating floods destroying homes, infrastructure, and even loss of lives. These extreme weather events have raised concerns about whether climate
Significant and far-reaching impacts of climate change have been felt in Thulamela, Limpopo, especially in relation to changed weather patterns, such as protracted droughts. Like m
After the scorching heat, comes the tempest cloudbursts, this is but a reality for most parts in Limpopo. Summer and autumn are seasons marked by unpredictable rain patters, which
Extreme climate events including droughts and heavy rains have become more frequent in recent years, and climate change is expected to have a greater impact on these consequences (
Climate change in South Africa is no longer a distant concern but a harsh existential reality, particularly for vulnerable communities. Recent experiences in Winnie Mandela informa
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, reshaping industries, economies, and daily life worldwide. Among the sectors deeply affected is transport
On January 23, 2025, the South African president signed the Land Expropriation Bill, triggering a wave of illegal land occupations in Juju Valley, an emerging informal settlement n
As we approach the UN’s 2030 Agenda, the steps taken towards creating a better world for all are under scrutiny. The world is evolving at a rapid pace with ground breaking innovati
I live in Durban, on the east coast of South Africa, where striking dissimilarities attempt to co-exist with one another both in culture, wealth, and development – and this is ever
Phalaphala FM, a leading Tshivenda-language radio station, will be celebrating World Radio Day at the University of Venda on the 13th of February. This year’s celebration is centre
Seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration have been a contentious issue in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, where recent developments have sparked significant oppo
This article appreciates the discussion on sustainability of social housing construction in South Africa. The government of South Africa has committed to facilitating the creation
Despite the world battling to curtail the usage of plastic, the demand for plastic usage in the construction, healthcare, electronics, agriculture, packaging and automotive industr
Climate change significantly affects global precipitation patterns, leading to increased rainfall variability and it the rising frequency of extreme droughts. This study examines S
Gauteng, the most populated region, and financial hub of South Africa is facing a water crisis that poses significant challenges to its residents.This situation is expected to be e
Over the years, Durban, a coastal city in South Africa, has been more susceptible to the impact of climate change. Events such as extreme temperature variations, rising sea levels,
Climate change have become a major concern that continue exacerbating communities' vulnerabilities, particularly in South African informal settlements. This is evident in one of th
