Environment & Natural Resources Multimedia South Africa

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa recognised the efforts of those trying to curb rhino poaching at the Rhino Conservation Awards, which was held at Montecasino on 21 August 2017.

The Cape Craft and Design Institute, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (DoHS), and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) unveiled the second phase of the Better Living Challenge at the Nyanga Arts Development Centre in Nyanga on 30 June 2017.

Project 90 by 2030 recently donated and installed five solar power charging units at the Abaphumeleli Home of Safety in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The solar power charging units were built by the high school learners who are involved in Project 90 by 2030's ‘Playing With Solar' project; the youngsters are taught the importance of being environmentally conscious and looking after the planet in addition to being trained on how to build the solar units....

The 17th African Utility Week was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 6 to 18 May 2017.

Olantunji Sanusi, the Nigerian-born and South African-based fine artist, pays homage to water as a vital and sacred origin of life.

The Wavescape Festival in Cape Town, an ocean-minded event, included film screenings, art exhibitions, ocean talks, filmmaking workshops and a charity auction. A record R328,000 was raised and will be making its way to four important ocean causes.

The United Nations awarded six global environmental leaders with the Champions of the Earth award at a global biological diversity conference which was held in Cancún, Mexico. The award acknowledges figures from the public and private sectors as well as those from civil society who have had a significant and positive impact on the environment.

Humane Society International launched Green Monday in South Africa. The new initiative aims to improve animal welfare, human health and environmental sustainability.

On Saturday 8 November, well-known cycling instructor Matt Active lead a two hour fun training ride at Virgin Active Victory Park.

Top women golfers posted their selfies with First Car Rental's specially wrapped Nissan Juke car to raise awareness for The Rhino Orphanage.

First Car Rental's Rhino Orphanage Nissan Juke joined the fellow animal lovers at the Global March for Elephants and Rhino on October 4.

First Car Rental's 'Post Your Selfie and Win' charity campaign in aid of The Rhino Orphanage based in Limpopo drove rhino awareness for World Rhino Day by taking part in Race The Rhino MTB, a mountain bike competition that challenges mountain bikers to ride for rhino conservation.