Smart water heating could help in South Africa's energy crisis: By centrally controlling when household water heaters (geysers) can be switched on and off, South Africa can ease up electricity demand during peak consumption times. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s energy crisis has many dimensions, from political and economic to technical and environmental. Recently, the country’s … [Read more...] about Smart water heating could help in South Africa’s energy crisis | The Conversation
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Pasha 50: The threat of climate change to South Africa’s agriculture | The Conversation
Pasha 50: The threat of climate change to South Africa's agriculture: ShutterstockTemperatures across southern Africa are increasing. This presents a threat to many crops across the region. Rainfall projections are uncertain but the impact of climate change on agriculture is clear. The sector will suffer, and food shortages could follow. It is … [Read more...] about Pasha 50: The threat of climate change to South Africa’s agriculture | The Conversation
Landmark court ruling highlights crisis in South Africa’s cities and towns | The Conversation
Landmark court ruling highlights crisis in South Africa's cities and towns: The town of Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, and surrounds have suffered serious neglect by the local municipality. ShutterstockA high court in South Africa has passed a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for municipalities that fail to carry out their constitutional duty to citizens. The … [Read more...] about Landmark court ruling highlights crisis in South Africa’s cities and towns | The Conversation
SA News: South Africa’s Rabada banned for final test over Root celeb
South Africa's Rabada banned for final test over Root celeb: PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) — South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been banned from the series-deciding final cricket test against England. Rabada was given a one-test ban after breaching ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Black magic, drug addiction, attempted murder: Zimbabwe gripped by drama of … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa’s Rabada banned for final test over Root celeb
What changes in temperature mean for Africa’s tsetse fly | The Conversation
What changes in temperature mean for Africa's tsetse fly: Tsetse flies can pass on African sleeping sickness. ShutterstockIn a world of changing climate, would nature’s insect “vampire”, the tsetse fly, perish or change its hunting ground? Like vampire bats, tsetse flies survive solely on the blood of vertebrate animals. Unlike bats, they hunt almost exclusively during the … [Read more...] about What changes in temperature mean for Africa’s tsetse fly | The Conversation
