The current water situation is that there is not enough water to supply everyone. The dams are still running dry, despite the rainfall, and our municipal supply is in dire need of attention. Related Article: Forget presents we’ll be queuing for water this Christmas There is an inverse relation to
You’ve probably heard of Pay it Forward – when someone does something for you, instead of paying that person back directly, you pass it on to another person instead. We took this a step further with our WIN IT FORWARD GIVEAWAY – The idea allowed people to enter the Giveaway
Frans from Green Overall, our intrepid leader, who is passionate about helping people save water and energy, was interviewed for a school project recently. The school student, Lana Du Preez, certainly picked a subject that is pertinent to the future of this planet. Saving water and energy. Currently our planet
With the main rainfall season over and at the beginning of our summer season, the Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels are critically low at just over 12%. Hopefully most households and businesses have already installed a water tank for backup supply and to collect rainwater. With little rainfall expected over
Mandela Day is a great day for seeing the people of South Africa making a stand for what is good, noble and right. Nelson Mandela’s attitude left an indelible mark on the country, inspiring many to take up the challenge and make a difference. Like a pebble cast into a
Saving power saves you money and if we all do it together we can lighten the load on Eskom and suffer less load-shedding. The best way to save power at home is to go off-grid with a solar power system. Partial off-grid systems are available such as grid-tied systems that
The Microcare Mini-Grid combines a compact modular build with new solar technology to provide an efficient & attractive way to reduce your electricity bill and carbon footprint. A scalable system that fits your budget and grows as your power needs increase. A cost-effective solution is especially handy for rural/country homes
The water crisis continues in the Eastern Cape where Hospitals are running out of water amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A sad combination of Government mismanagement, lockdown restrictions, strikes and bad municipal planning has led the Eastern Cape ever closer to a complete service delivery collapse. Since the Day Zero water
While we have been completely focussed on the Covid-19 pandemic, some other startling issues have arisen that threaten our existence and have almost slipped through our fingers. The documentary “Kiss The Ground” uncovers the inconvenient reality that life on the planet is dying. Mostly as a result of human activity.
Things must be looking pretty bleak for Eskom’s future as they have thought to release an alternative power fact sheet to help relieve strain on their struggling power generating operations. Facing up to reality is one of the smartest ways forward as it looks like it is going to take
