Author name: Nicole Felix

South Africa is heading towards the 2026/27 summer under El Niño conditions. The South African Weather Service’s Seasonal Climate Watch, issued on 31 August, indicates that El Niño is occurring and is expected to continue through summer, with below-normal rainfall forecast for many areas. The Department of Agriculture has also warned that lower rainfall, combined

By September, South Africa is moving into another growing season. Spring planting begins for a range of summer crops, while deciduous orchards and vineyards come out of winter dormancy as temperatures rise. Food gardens, community growing projects and landscaped spaces may also be preparing for planting and warmer conditions. This brings greater attention to soil

As South Africa celebrates National Arbor Month in September, under the theme, “My Tree, My Oxygen, Plant Yours Today,” we are reminded of the essential role trees play in healthier communities. Trees clean the air, store carbon and help build resilient landscapes. But before a tree can grow tall enough to provide shade or capture

El Niño places greater emphasis on water management South Africa is preparing for the possibility of a hotter, drier 2026/27 summer as climate forecasts indicate that a strengthening El Niño is likely to bring above-normal temperatures across much of the country, together with an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall across the summer rainfall regions from

For businesses under constant operational pressure, “zero waste” can feel like an ambitious goal rather than something that fits into the working day. But the journey does not have to start with a complete overhaul. Businesses can start making measurable progress by simply breaking this journey into five practical steps and one of the most

Green building certification is no longer judged on solar panels and energy efficiency alone. For property developments chasing top-tier ratings, organic waste diversion carries real weight as one of the expected standards used to assess sustainability performance. For developers targeting Green Star SA, LEED, or EDGE ratings, on-site organic waste processing has shifted from a

South Africa presents a striking paradox: it is nationally food-secure, yet many households remain food-insecure. Data from Statistics South Africa consistently show that while food is available nationally, access is uneven, with affordability and local availability limiting what ends up on household plates. At the same time, businesses pay to dispose of tonnes of organic