Fireworks laws in South Africa are enforced by the Explosives Act 1956, and breaking any of these laws can result in a hefty fine or jail time. South Africa…
When the power of social media is used for good! In just two months, a crowdfunded initiative has raised enough money to plant 20 million trees! Global – TeamTrees…
Also known as Pork Bush or Elephant’s Food, this indigenous evergreen is an environmental miracle worker, with the potential to tackle carbon emissions like no other plant can. Klein…
A post to a Facebook group with an appeal to help Aberdeen farmers and their workers affected by the drought resulted in a community rallying together. Aberdeen, South Africa…
Durban beat Rio de Janeiro in Brazil (second place) and Austin in America (third place) to be named the greenest city in the world! Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa – Durban…
A family heard a strange sound in their car 4 days after leaving a nature reserve… little did they know that a Dassie was making his break for the big…
The Stomp Awards run by the Commonwealth Litter Programme and Green Corridors NPC found the most amazing marine litter heroes in South Africa! Cape Town, South Africa – We…
After more than a decade of lobbying, the Olifants River estuary will finally be protected, turning it into a nature reserve. Western Cape, South Africa – After more than…
It was Help Up’s final cleanup for 2019 over the weekend, and they created a special award to thank those that supported them throughout the year. Cape Town, South…
Bless the rains down in Africa. South Africa – Although South Africa’s dam levels continue to lose water week-on-week due to the recent heatwave, the current rains across major…
