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Winter on the KZN South Coast has to be experienced in person, and with its spectacular gardens, coastal forests, and biodiverse wetland, there’s no better place to visit than Renishaw Hills. This year, visitors got the chance to discover these indigenous gardens as Renishaw Hills played host to the prestigious Botanical Society Winter Gardens fundraiser …
The vibrant colours and textures of the Renishaw Hills indigenous gardens on the KZN South Coast were the central focus as renowned botanist, Dr Elsa Pooley, led Botanical Society Winter Gardens tour on Saturday, 29 June. This mature lifestyle estate was selected as the fundraiser event host, once again, because of its incredible natural beauty …
Choose your electricity monthly average cost: R416.66 or R13 629.63 over 20 years The average Middle Income home consumes 1000 kWh of electricity per month A 9% average increase in electricity cost per year could see Middle Income homes paying R8 144.94 per month for electricity 20 years from now The average lifespan of a …
As the fight against plastic intensifies, alternatives have come into the market in the form of cute cotton tote bags adorned with environmentally friendly puns, becoming a trend and an aesthetic for social media. Yet the impact of these so-called plastic alternatives is debatable. Dr Lize Barclay, Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies and Systems Thinking, …
Can tracking mouse footprints give clues to climate change? Yves Vanderhaeghen speaks to the founders of WildTrack, which is pioneering technology in South Africa to track small mammals so they can tell us about disruptions to ecosystems. Is it a mouse? A shrew? A rat? We can read a lot into the pawprints of small …
The 55th Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill celebrates the ocean through surfing, seaside activities, and a dedicated conservation and community empowerment programme. As the Ballito Pro festival gets underway in KwaDukuza from 25 June to 8 July 2024, there are many ways for visitors to get involved and support these positive initiatives. “The reality is …
Johannesburg, 27 June 2024: The natural environment is the foundation upon which our societies are built, providing us with essential resources such as clean air, water, and food. It is a source of beauty and inspiration, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance necessary for all life forms to thrive. However, …
At the risk of using a ‘groan-able’ pun Straton Electrical says that this list of famous North American Electricians of colour may shock you into reality: There are several notable African American electricians and inventors who made significant contributions to the field: Granville T. Woods (1856 – 1910) was a prolific African American inventor known …
It is said that if you don’t know where you come from you will struggle to find out where you are going. Today the Electrical Contracting/Engineering industry stands on the shoulders of giants in the industry. Straton Electrical acknowledges these famous men and women that contributed to our industry to make it what it is …
Brown Sugar Oceans Celebrates One Year as KZN’s Premier Luxury Hybrid Lifestyle Restaurant Umhlanga, KZN – June 2024: Brown Sugar Oceans, KZN’s illustrious high-end and hybrid lifestyle restaurant, proudly marks one year of… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: MyPR Free Press Release Submission.
The winners of the inaugural OceanLove Innovation Award 2024 were unveiled on 19 June 2024 in a spectacular ceremony at the Oceanovation Festival, The Hague, with South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day making it into the Top 10. The submitted ideas were assessed based on several criteria including originality, impact, reach and feasibility. Out …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Are you experiencing uninvited guests in your home or business premises? Pest Control WR, a leading pest control company in Johannesburg, is raising awareness about the serious health risks associated with rat infestations. Homeowners, restaurant managers, and housekeeping managers in Johannesburg are urged to understand these risks and take prompt action. …
Not only is the cost of charging an electric vehicle significantly lower than filling up a petrol car, with savings ranging from 80-90%. This is due to the higher energy efficiency of electric motors compared to internal combustion engines. Owners of Electric Vehicles also ‘escape’ the taxes levied on fuel in South Africa – a …
Then have a look at these one liner jokes that you could try out on your Sparky of choice. Looking at the list Straton Electrical has highlighted this one; “What do you call a group of electricians? A power grid.” as being particularly clever. So here goes: Strtaon Electrical Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay The electrician …
Green hydrogen often, but certainly not always, leads to CO2 gains. This claim is based on research published in Nature Energy by Kiane de Kleijne from Radboud University and Eindhoven University of Technology. “If you calculate the entire life cycle of green hydrogen production and transport, CO2 gains may be disappointing. However, if green hydrogen …
With the looming KRN (Key Revision Number) rollout Straton Prepaid report that they are receiving more and more inquiries from people saying that their prepaid meters (electricity, gas and water) do not accept any number for tokens or codes. If your prepaid meter does not accept any tokens or codes, Straton Prepaid suggests several possible …
20 June marks South Africa’s Earth Overshoot Day – the day when our consumption of ecological resources exceeds the planet’s capacity to regenerate them for that year. Jako Volschenk, Associate Professor in Strategy and Sustainability at Stellenbosch Business School emphasises the critical imbalance between our demand and nature’s capacity. “Earth Overshoot Day is a wake-up …
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a shocking 99% of the global population is affected by unhealthy air. Added to that, research also shows that noise pollution is now linked to increased risks of heart disease, stroke and dementia. These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for both businesses and individuals to take action …
South Africa, June 2024, Nepoworx, in collaboration with Harambee Youth Unemployment Accelerator, announces the launch of their first iteration of the Youth Work Readiness Programme in solar installations for 120 young South Africans. This initiative invites 100 youth aged 18 and 35 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Additionally, a further 20 …
June 2024 , Cape Town, South Africa -Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally-owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa (SA)”, says Marcus Badach, Chief of Staff at Gumtree South Africa. “This localisation and the resultant agility have made a …
June 2024, Durban KwaZulu-Natal – Since 2022 Ignition Group (Ignition) has been working in conjunction with The Learn Project on the Book Corners and School Library initiative. “We believe that by supporting literacy and reading programmes for foundation phase, learners at less privileged schools get the base they need to participate in and benefit from …
For the second year running, the globally renowned Sardine Run arrived on the final day of the Ocean Festival on the KZN South Coast’s Scottburgh. This is a fitting gesture for the festival, which commemorates World Oceans Day (8 June) while encouraging ocean conservation through its themes ‘Engagement, Education, and Economics’. The dynamic event programme, …
In honor of World Environment Day for the month of June, Discovery Channel Africa proudly presented the premiere of X Trillion, a compelling documentary that highlighted the urgent issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. The special screening took place on Discovery Channel Africa on Saturday, 8 June, at 18:00 CAT. X Trillion follows the …
Johannesburg, 10 June 2024: Daybreak Foods, a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, has taken a commendable step towards addressing the critical issue of youth unemployment in South Africa. The company is launching a partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, an initiative that is a beacon of hope for many young individuals who …
The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s John Field provided biomass feedstock production expertise to the report focused on the role of the bioeconomy in U.S. decarbonization strategies, which was produced by the Department of …
Today we answer the question; “Are Remote Monitoring IOT Systems for Water Meters Useful?” In today’s world, where technology plays a crucial role in optimizing various processes, the use of remote monitoring systems for water meters has become increasingly popular. These systems offer a range of benefits that can enhance efficiency, accuracy, and convenience in …
What do a luxurious foam bath, a slice of toast with honey, and sunbathing on a swimming pool deck have in common? PVC bottle! Thanks to an innovative recycling initiative, post-consumer PVC bottles are being transformed into high-quality wood plastic composite decking, giving new life to plastic waste and benefiting the environment. “South African households …
A perspective piece published in Nature Climate Change describes innovative strategies that significantly reduce both resource consumption and fossil fuel emissions. The study led by Felix Creutzig from the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in Berlin, with the collaboration of IIASA researchers Alessio Mastrucci, Charlie Wilson, and Volker Krey, as …
Our everyday activities as humans are so significant that they affect the world’s environment, atmosphere, landscape, ecology and climate on a global, and often disruptive scale. Dr Lize Barclay, senior Lecturer in Systems Thinking and Futures Studies, Stellenbosch Business School, says all of us play a role in how we impact the environment. The slogan …
Understanding Hexing Prepaid Electricity Meters Tamper Procedures With three items of information you can successfully tamper reset your Hexing Meter Which of the 560 Prepaid Meter Service Suppliers is Yours? How can I find my prepaid meter number? Quick Link: Straton Prepaid will assist you online here: https://straton.co.za/pre-paid/tamper-code-reset-for-hexing-private-prepaid-meters/ OR follow the instructions further below to …
