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When the Rains Don’t Stop: Climate Change and the Eastern Cape Storm Crisis
In May 2026, the Eastern Cape once again found itself grappling with severe storms, flooding, and widespread disruption. Intense rainfall, strong winds, and overflowing rivers caused damage to infrastructure, displacement of communities, and emergency evacuations.

Dean Weiss
4 min read


How Municipal Sewage Leaks Threaten Our Oceans and Health
Our oceans are a vital resource, rich in life and essential for the balance of our planet. However, these precious waters are increasingly threatened, primarily by municipal sewage leaks.

Dean Weiss
6 min read


10 Reasons Why People Pretend Recycling Is Too Hard
For some folks, recycling is as appealing as a root canal, and they'd rather chill in their cosy pyjamas than tango with a mountain of recyclables.

Dean Weiss
4 min read


Recycling tips and reminders
Recycling is an essential practice that contributes significantly to environmental conservation and sustainability

Dean Weiss
4 min read


Blue Crane — Our South African National Bird
Most people associate South Africa with the Big 5 game, but few know that Blue Crane is the bird that represents our culture and identity.

weissangie121
5 min read


Guideline to Glass Recycling in Gqeberha - Where to go or who to contact!
Recycling glass is crucial for environmental conservation and sustainability. It can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.

Dean Weiss
5 min read


How to dispose of e-waste in Gqeberha/ Nelson Mandela Bay.
The management of e-waste has become a pressing global issue due to the rapid advancement of technology and the resulting increase in electr

Dean Weiss
3 min read


Climate change resilience in South Africa
It is becoming apparent that climate change is not just a bout of bad weather.

weissangie121
8 min read


How to distinguish between Port Jackson Willow, Long-leaved Wattle and Rooikrans plants.
Correctly identifying aliens is crucial as they require different methods of eradication.
Mervyn Brouard
2 min read


Identifying Invasive Alien Plants in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
An invasive alien plant (IAP) is a species introduced by humans and allowed to grow outside its natural habitat.

Dean Weiss
4 min read


Focus on Zolani Booi—Making a Difference with Community Gardens and Farming God's Way.
Farming God’s Way is a Biblically-based approach to conservation farming, promoted in Africa as a form of climate-smart agriculture.

Dean Weiss
6 min read


Focus on the Mill Park Conservancy - Port Elizabeth
Establishment of the Mill Park Conservancy After many years of neglect in the valley, some Mill Park residents decided to take back their...

Dean Weiss
4 min read


Where to recycle in Nelson Mandela Bay/Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
Alphabetical list of recycling drop-off points by area in Nelson Mandela Bay

Dean Weiss
16 min read
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