In this time of unprecedented human-induced ecological destruction and with many of the world’s leaders apparently turning a blind eye, it might seem that only a super hero can save us. But that’s to underestimate what one or a few ordinary heroes can do to help restore ecological integrity.
This past week has been extremely difficult for me. There are events that unfolded and left me feeling like I had been hit by a
Sean Williams is an animal and environmental activist who has travelled around the world and seen animals in their natural habitat. To minimise the impact of pollution on nature, he is mobilising people and resources to clean up the streets of Fourways and Lonehill. He has even gone ahead and adopted a number of endangered animals. His team built an eco-brick bench in Lonehill Park.
The World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF SA) and South African National Parks (SANParks) to team up in launching a special campaign that celebrates and calls for the support of our country’s world-class national parks.
Thanks to developments in veterinary care and quality nutritional products, pets are now enjoying a longer lifespan. Pets are also now, more than ever, a part of our family unit and when illness or tragedy strikes, veterinary bills do not always fall within our ever-tightening budgets.
How much fun can you have with your clothes on? Would you like to know if it is possible? Do you think that “fun” is better naked?
If you are one of more than three-million taxpayers to have received an auto-assessment, you need to go through your return very carefully before simply clicking “accept”.
In South Africa, spring starts in September (except in Cape Town where it takes a laidback approach and arrives sometime around late October). This could be the ideal time to spring-clean your finances, if not your house.
Humankind has always had a penchant for gold. It’s actually a fever, gold fever, striking down all those with the indescribable urge for quick riches. Up north in the Limpopo province are the remains of South Africa’s first gold-mining company.
How do you choose a perfume? Why does the same perfume smell different on different people? Fatima Khan investigates.