Tag Archives: Climate Change

Experts predict SA will face similar heatwaves as Europe due to climate modelling

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintLizette Labuschagne, SABC News, 7 August 2023 While Europe is suffering heatwave upon heatwave, experts warn that similar extreme weather events will also hit South Africa in the next six months. Read More

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Agri-SA urges farmers to embrace smart-farming in face of climate change

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 20 July 2023 Agri-SA, South Africa’s agricultural group, is emphasising the urgent need for farmers to adopt innovative smart-farming techniques and technological solutions in light of the country’s continued struggle with the adverse impacts of climate change. Read … Continue reading →

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SA must tackle energy and climate crises simultaneously, says Ramaphosa

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBabalo Ndenze, Eyewitness News, 24 April 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country must tackle the energy crisis and climate change simultaneously. Read More

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Budget speech 2023: Combating climate change and energy crisis in SA

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCheryl Kahla, The Citizen, 22 February 2023 During his 2023 budget speech, finance minister Enoch Godonwana addressed South Africa’s electricity crisis, saying it goes hand in hand with climate change challenges. Read More

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Limpopo residents give input into climate change bill

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMahlako Komane, SABC News, 19 February 2023 Parliament’s portfolio committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment says that they will be compiling the recommendations on the climate change bill by the people of Limpopo. Read More

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SA NGO joins climate change lawsuit against Switzerland, France and Portugal

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNkosikhona Duma, Eyewitness News, 6 December 2022 A South African-based NGO has joined forces with leading human rights organisations in taking legal action against Switzerland, France and Portugal for their alleged contribution to the world’s climate crisis. Read More

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