Dominic Naidoo

Environmental Writer

International Bat Appreciation Day: The role of bats in our Ecosystem

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Today is International Bat Appreciation Day! While I have been known to admire a good piece of cricket wood and the occasional tennis racket, we’re not talking about ...

DMRE expands battery energy storage capacity with 616MW procurement in Free State

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The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is ramping up its efforts to bolster energy storage infrastructure with plans to procure an additional 616MW of battery ...

Are all cultures ready to accept pig organ transplants?

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Last weekend, in a groundbreaking medical first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully attached to a human, igniting a complex religious discussion, ...

Three Ships Whisky crowned ‘World’s Best’ at 2024 World Whiskies Awards

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South Africa’s Three Ships Whisky clinched the coveted title of 'World's Best' in its category at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2024.

Eskom hydro and gas projects on the cards for 2024, says Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last week that Eskom's hydro and gas power projects are part of the government's 12 priority projects for the upcoming year, ...

Largest frog species in over a century found in Africa

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Scientists recently stumbled upon the elusive Pyxicephalus beytelli, a striking bullfrog species with vibrant colours and fearsome teeth, hidden in the remote corners ...

Here's how to safeguard your iPhone with the iOS 17. 4 theft protection update

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Apple's new iOS 17. 4 update introduces Stolen Device Protection, an enhanced security feature aimed at thwarting thieves and protecting your sensitive information. ...

Urgent call for white shark protection as sightings plummet off Western Cape coast

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White shark populations are dwindling off South Africa's Western Cape coast, sparking urgent appeals from scientists for heightened protection measures. Dive into ...

Balancing clean energy and biodiversity conservation

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Amid the global push for renewable energy, the rapid growth of solar farms emerges as a double-edged sword, promising clean power while encroaching on vital wildlife ...

Cape Peninsula baboon management task team hosts public engagement

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The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team comprising representatives from SANParks, CapeNature, and City of Cape Town has extended an invitation to interested ...

Zimbabwe accuses American officials of 'regime change' agenda amid diplomatic spat

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Tensions escalate as Zimbabwe accuses American officials of meddling in internal affairs, prompting a diplomatic standoff.

Cloete appointed acting CEO, Wessa

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Cindy-Lee Cloete, a prominent figure in South Africa's environmental education landscape, has been appointed as the acting CEO of the Wildlife and Environment Society ...

Wind farms to sport 57 turbines

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In a groundbreaking development for South Africa's renewable energy sector, the construction of Red Cap Energy's Impofu wind farms in Kouga in the Eastern Cape is ...

Seven hundred tons of poop a day — the ethics of livestock carriers

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In the wake of the cattle ship Al Kuwait’s visit to Cape Town and past tragic incidents involving livestock carriers, the debate over the ethics and necessity of ...

Can living wall systems solve urban food poverty?

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As urban populations surge, space for traditional farming dwindles. But could building facades hold the key to growing food sustainably?

Glencore to spearhead Green Transition with 25MW solar power plant

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Glencore's Rhovan facility in South Africa is taking strides towards sustainability and the upliftment of the surrounding communities.

Have your say — St Helena Bay coastal waters discharge permits under review

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In a bid to enhance environmental protection measures, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has initiated a review of Coastal Waters ...

South Africa’s most expensive private schools in 2024

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Private education in South Africa witnesses a fee surge in 2024, with top-tier schools breaching the R350,000 mark for boarding and tuition.

African elephant populations stabilising in southern homelands - study

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Southern Africa witnesses a positive shift in the fate of African elephants as the most extensive analysis to date reveals encouraging growth rates and the importance ...

Rare South African-built 1982 Ford Cortina 1-ton bakkie sells for R190 000 in Scotland

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Restoration and resale experts uncover near mint-condition 1982 Ford Cortina P100 3. 0 V6 and give it a stunning makeover.

South Africa's tourism boom: Sojern insights reveal surging Saudi Arabian interest

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Sojern's latest findings highlight a tourism surge in South Africa, with a staggering 177% increase in travel searches from Saudi Arabia. As the country gears up ...

South Africa and Egypt lead wind power surge in Africa, but challenges threaten continent's potential

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South Africa and Egypt lead, but challenges persist. New report reveals untapped potential of 400GW. Can the continent overcome finance hurdles and policy instability? ...

Man makes a run for it after woman slurps up 48 oysters on first date

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In an unexpected turn of events, a first date between an American woman and her companion took a costly twist as she devoured an astonishing 48 oysters, two crab ...

WATCH: Exploring the benefits of nature-based learning

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Eduplex believes that ecological literacy, the ability to understand the natural systems that make life on earth possible, should be a vital part of the education ...

WATCH: Study finds that 67% of South Africans open to trying plant-based meats

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As much as we love our meat, industrial animal agriculture is destroying the planet.