Environment

Naturally good cooking power

Last weekend community leaders gathered at Gadra Community Centre to learn more about cooking with alternative energy sources.

Another day, another leak

It has been seven years that a Raglan Road resident has been living with a stinking problem. Mzwamadoda Williams says his neighbour’s leaking sewerage pipe spills over into his property despite several attempts by the municipality to fix the problem.

Having fun, and making a difference

Rhodes students got into the spirit of giving for Community Engagement Week by helping those in need, and having a good time while they’re at it.

Worldwide darkness gives a glimmer of hope

Earth Hour, the one hour we as humans give the earth a break, takes place on 27 March this year. The question is, will you rally to the cause?

Water worries not yet resolved

There are still fears about the safety of Grahamstown’s drinking water despite reassurances from Makana Municipality that the water is now fit for human consumption.

Last week on Friday E. coli was detected in the water when a chlorinator at the James Kleynhans treatment plant broke down.

Metals and humans – a balancing act

Every day we consume metals from a number of sources. These include so called good metals, such as zinc and copper, which are required by our bodies for day-to-day functioning.

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