Court papers filed in nuclear challenge

Helen Bamford|Published

SA’s government has finally filed responding papers to oppose an application to have the proposed procurement of nuclear energy declared unconstitutional.

Nuclear deal ‘must be fought’

Helen Bamford|Published

Ex Greenpeace head and human rights activist, Kumi Naidoo, says South Africans need to fight the government’s proposed nuclear deal with Russia.

Waterfront turns on solar power system

Helen Bamford|Published

Cape Town’s iconic tourist hub switches on rooftop solar panels to help meet its energy needs.

Rooibos price rises as drought persists

Helen Bamford|Published

The price of Rooibos is set to skyrocket by up to 90 percent as South Africa’s dry spell impacts harvests.

Pay for graduate vets raises eyebrows

Helen Bamford|Published

Newly graduated SA veterinarians will be paid around R44 000 a month during their year of compulsory community service.

Wine farm embraces solar, cuts power bill

Helen Bamford|Published

The Vrede en Lust wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley is putting its savings from solar energy into its award-winning wines.

Greyton a flagship for sustainable push

Helen Bamford|Published

In the coming weeks, dozens of Greyton homes will be sporting small wind turbines with blades made from plastic bottles.

Son of the soil has a ‘light house’

Helen Bamford|Published

Hangberg herbalist embraces alternative energy while growing his own food.

Roadworks take toll on Cape businesses

Helen Bamford|Published

The upgrade of Main Road in the Cape Peninsula has dragged on for much longer than anticipated - and businesses are suffering.

V&A deal leaves bitter taste for restaurateurs

Helen Bamford|Published

The V&A Waterfront has been criticised for demanding a substantial slice of the sale price of the Hildebrand Restaurant.

US tycoon moves into Cape wine

Helen Bamford|Published

A high-powered American whose California winery used to sell wine for around R8 000 a bottle has bought Mulderbosch, an estate in the prime Koelenhof area of Stellenbosch. ...