South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how: Over 90% of South Africa's electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s power utility Eskom is in crisis. In recent weeks, this has been brought home to South Africa’s 58 million citizens as major power cuts hit the country. The blackouts have renewed focus on the … [Read more...] about South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how | The Conversation
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Madibaz coach seeks a winning habit
Madibaz coach seeks a winning habit: Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is hoping the team will start their Varsity Shield programme on a winning note when they take on Cape Peninsula University of Technology at the Madibaz Stadium on Monday. Photo: Lebogang Sandla Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys wants his team to create a winning habit when they begin their Varsity Shield … [Read more...] about Madibaz coach seeks a winning habit
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust encourages the habit of giving back
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust encourages the habit of giving back: Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) students, alumni and staff volunteering their time and bringing cheer to the children at the Abangeni Enkosini Orphanage in Alexandra as part of their ‘Vacation Programme’. “On the eve of what would have been Nelson Mandela’s centenary, we encourage all South Africans to … [Read more...] about Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust encourages the habit of giving back
Why the habit of wanting to own a piece of nature’s beauty needs to be broken | The Conversation
Why the habit of wanting to own a piece of nature's beauty needs to be broken: The US banned trade in salamanders for spreading a disease that threatened wild populations. ShutterstockWhen thinking about wildlife, what image first comes to mind? Elephants rubbing up against trees, or perhaps tigers stalking deer through the jungle? Unfortunately humans’ love affair of wildlife … [Read more...] about Why the habit of wanting to own a piece of nature’s beauty needs to be broken | The Conversation
UNICEF promotes habit of handwashing with soap in Sierra Leone
UNICEF promotes habit of handwashing with soap in Sierra Leone: Keeping handwashing with soap as a habit, even well after the Ebola epidemic, is a key theme of today’s Global Handwashing Day, as celebrated in Sierra Leone by the Ministry of Water Resources and partners. Handwashing with soap is dangerously low in many countries, including Sierra Leone, UNICEF … [Read more...] about UNICEF promotes habit of handwashing with soap in Sierra Leone
