It may seem strange that during a drought it is even more important than ever to install a rainwater harvesting system. Some would ask that if there is no rain then how does the tank fill up? Look at the Eastern Cape, in the middle of a severe drought, January
Living Green at Home
Surviving Eskom, how to keep your light shining
As a service provider, we are stuck with Eskom and their multiple woes forcing us to endure the power cuts into the foreseeable future. The Government is hoping to create a new power generation entity distinct from Eskom. The new system is planned to be similar to the Netherlands model
Going Green at home for a water scarce future
It’s in the news on a daily basis, region to region, town to town, where there is some sort of water crisis. From burst pipelines allowing the water supply to become contaminated, to residents stranded high and dry for hours on end without water. The solutions are falling behind the
Despite some rain the forecast remains dire
While parts of the country have been blessed with some rain, there remain regions that are beyond parched. Take Makanda for example, the town has been in the news repeatedly this year for their severe water crisis. The Gift of the Givers swooped in to help the thirsty residents early
JoJo Water Tanks and Eco Tanks Specials – Save More Water For Less
Looking for the right water tank for your home? Buy your rainwater harvesting tank or water storage tank before the 16th December and save. Contact Green Overall to find out more about our JoJo and Eco Tank Specials
Water Filters for your Harvested Rainwater & Municipal Water
Is rainwater safe to drink? For the most part, rainwater is perfectly safe to drink. The process of evaporation leaves impurities behind and falling rainwater, collected directly from the sky, is considered purer than the municipal water. However, once the rainwater touches buildings or the ground it can pick up
Big Deal Lifestyle Expo 2nd – 4th August 2019
The Big Deal Lifestyle Expo runs from Friday 2nd till Sunday 4th August Big Deal Expo will be hosted in the former Mr Price store in the Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre. This venue is perfectly situated for visitor convenience and you will find the layout ideal for browsing. Visit
Makhanda Dams Run Dry
Now is the Time to Invest in a Rainwater Harvesting System and Water TankTOWN DAMS RUN DRYDue to the continuous Drought conditions, it is with regret that the Municipality has to inform residents that we have reached the point where we can no longer extract water from either Howieson’s Poort
Is Makhanda the “canary in the mine” for our national water crisis?
In the old days, coal miners would carry canaries into the mine as an advance warning of danger (the presence of dangerous gasses). If the bird died then it was time to evacuate to safety. With Makhanda, formally known as Grahamstown, in the grip of a water crisis caused by
Rainwater Harvesting the Future of Water Conservation
In the words of Benjamin Franklin: “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” The average South African household tends to use about 250 litres of water a day. That amounts to 7 500 litres a month. Experts say that South Africa will run out of water in 2030 unless there is