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Upgrading of the Letaba Ranch fenceline

Upgrading of the fence on the western border of Letaba Ranch is well underway. The section north of the Letaba River has been completed except for two places where dry streambeds cross the fence.

New park development for Eldorado Park

Johannesburg - Johannesburg City Parks is expected to unveil on Wednesday a flagship park development in Eldorado Park which will offer outdoor entertainment for its residents.

From rubbish dump to green haven

At a patch of abandoned land in Molapo, Soweto, there laid a pile of illegally discarded waste which polluted the air with its unpleasant odour.

Generators are causing damage to environment

If you thought the recent power outages were, at the very least, doing the ozone layer some good, you would be wrong.

Multi million rand face-lift for inner city

Rocky Street, Johannesburg's former party centre, is set to be upgraded as part of a R177million face-lift of Yeoville, Berea and Hillbrow. Kotze and Pretoria streets, in Hillbrow are also set for major upgrades.

Joburg City Parks makes a clean sweep at the UN-endorsed LivCom 2007 Awards in London

Jenny Moodley 27 November 2007

Concern at eThekwini shake-up

Several municipal officials have questioned the reasons behind the restructuring within the eThekwini Municipality. They say the decision will result in the splitting of two departments, will create more bureaucracy, won't deal with the real issues and won't improve service. The plan was presented by Municipal Manager, Michael Sutcliffe at the end of July.

Dept of labour cracks down on company violating safety rules

The Department of Labour has cracked down on a leading tombstone manufacturing outlet, Capricorn Tombstones, because of non compliance with health and safety laws.

Region is a Hot Spot for Climate Change

Southern African News Features (Harare) NEWS March 20, 2007 Posted to the web March 20, 2007 By Tigere Chagutah

Notice for the Closure of Hendrik Verwoerd Drive in Randburg

The Johannesburg Development Agency hereby notifies the public of the imminent permanent closure of Hendrik Verwoerd Drive at Jan Smuts Avenue, in Ferndale, Randburg.

Can Maasai Mara Afford Price of Fame?

The Maasai Mara game reserve, which was recently recognised as one of the "Seven New Wonders of the World," is at a crossroads. There are worries that Kenya's premier game reserve's newfound fame will be the cause of its own destruction.

The new plunder: Africa's plants

Swiss and British firms are accused of using the scientific properties of plants from the developing world to make huge profits while giving nothing to the people there.

Wilderness Bill passes House, Senate

A bill that protects about 273,000 acres of Northern California - about 224,335 of them entirely or partially within Mendocino County - is expected to become law in the next few days.

Ngcobo warns of burial space running out

South Africa's big cities are running out of space for cemeteries, and tough decisions will have to be made soon on whether municipalities can continue to provide public burial grounds "as we know them today".

Minister To Launch Arbor Week

The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry is to highlight the importance of trees and their key role towards sustaining livelihoods, as the Department observes this year’s Arbor Week from 1-7 September.

IERM President’s Message

A message from the IERM President, Christa Le Roux.

SANParks steps up efforts to protect environment

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has received a new helicopter, increasing its competence to protect the country’s biodiversity.

Demolition marks start of 2010 preparations

The demolition of the old Kings Park Soccer stadium has started, signalling the start of the city’s preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Laws prepared for 2010 World Cup

As soccer fever grips the world with the kickoff of the 2006 World Cup in Germany at the weekend, South Africa is laying the foundation for when it hosts the greatest show on earth in 2010.

Invitation to Municipalities

The 2006 Sunday Tribune Garden & Leisure Show opens its gates to the public on Friday morning, 6 October.

R275m donated to SA’s urban environmental management

Denmark has donated R275 million to South Africa’s urban environmental management programme.

Draft lists Notice-Public consultation

 

Schedule draft list-Public consultation

 

Sunday Tribune Garden & Leisure Show

Frequently referred to as South Africa’s Chelsea, the 31st Sunday Tribune Garden & Leisure Show will again be held at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg from 6 through 8 October. Some 25 000 visitors are expected, including 200 or so from abroad.

Dozens arrested following cemetery violence

 

Joburg sets up Fan Parks for Euro 2008

 

Soweto gets new park in just 24 hours

 

SA tourism continues to break barriers

 

Poisoning fish as part of nature conservation