As billions of litres of untreated or partially treated sewage are released into South Africa’s watercourses every day, scientists have found our vegetables are being contaminated by irrigation from ...

Four species of bass, all native to North America, have been introduced to South Africa since the 1920s. Now these species ...

The state of South Africa’s sewage treatment and resultant pollution of rivers is “of great concern” as it also affects local produce and livestock. That many municipalities extracted drinking water ...

South Africa celebrates National Environment Month in June, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness and action ...

The Hennops River, spanning just under 100 kilometres from its source in Kempton Park to its confluence with the Crocodile River near Hartbeespoort Dam, plays a vital role in the region’s ecosystem.

Open sewers. South Africa’s sewage quality guidelines measure microbiological compliance (levels of faecal bacteria), chemical compliance, which refers to “Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD ...

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South Africa has been hit by heavy snow, rains and gale force winds that have claimed the lives of a further five people in a road accident, and have left nearly 500,000 homes without electricity.

Nonetheless, he said if South Africa were able to meet the goal of universal provision of clean water, it would have “major impacts” on reducing mortality and infection rates, as well as ...

A recent study suggests that ocean changes are the primary nutrient source for sargassum blooms since 2011, challenging ...

Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

Hydroelectric power generation hit a 10-year high in Europe in 2024, while hydro growth in other regions—most notably ...