Of major concern is the condition of tens of thousands of animals as they are facing thirst and hunger in the absence of feed. Loss of animals is impacting heavily on the farmers, both subsistence and large scale, with major implications for farm labourers, farmers and the general economy. It has been stated that farmers owe in excess of 125 billion rand to banks at the … [Read more...]
Every community deserves safe & reliable water
South Africa’s greenest Ambassador, Miss Earth, understands the importance of clean, safe and reliable water for every community. 1 in 9 people around the world, totaling 780 million people, lack access to an improved water source. These frightening stats quoted by Miss Earth 2013, Ms Ashanti Mbanga, at the installation and handover of a 2500L JoJo rainwater harvesting … [Read more...]
Rainwater for ten schools
On the noteworthy date of 10/10/10, while activists across the globe were uniting for 350.org's Global Work Party, a Hartbeespoort community led by Henning and Thea Holm of Omnibus Engineering gave a push to local grassroots activism and environmental education by donating ten water tanks to local schools to promote rainwater harvesting. Omnibus Engineering was joined on … [Read more...]
