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Just two years after Elon Musk began producing electric cars, a South African team had beautifully designed prototypes on the floor and was ready to go. It didn’t materialise. The sad story of thwarted innovation has been told, but what happened to the cars? Just two years after Elon Musk began...

We should only give our votes to political parties who commit to enforcing budget spend on water infrastructure maintenance and repairs to stop leaks, and to professionalising every sphere of water service provision with highly skilled, qualified staff who know exactly how precious every drop o...

The South African Predator Association, a 16-year-old industry body, represents 49 lion breeders in the Free State, North West and Limpopo provinces. Hannes Wessels, the association’s president, claims readiness to help Minister Barbara Creecy stamp out the illegal and universally condemned pra...

The air quality around the energy utility’s coal-fired power stations is dismal, falling way below national and international standards.

From waste reclaimers to promising projects, professors and even luxury clothing made from recycled plastic bottles, the winners of South Africa’s 2023 Eco-Logic Awards were recognised for addressing the climate crisis and its resulting environmental challenges with innovation. From waste recla...

Here are five DM168 stories I recommend you do not miss if you need to feel inspired, amused, entertained, informed or enlightened.

The crisis in hotspots like Skukuza, Pretoriuskop and Pafuri has escalated dramatically, producing a 200% increase since the onset of the pandemic. At least 2,400, 4,450 and 7,270 traps were removed in the park in 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively, according to Environment Minister Barbara Cree...

Dear readers, it’s that time again when you get the opportunity to vote for Daily Maverick’s People of The Year. Unlike next year’s elections when you only get to vote for political parties and independent candidates, in this election you get to vote for a broad range of remarkable, amazing,wic...

The Helderberg boasts numerous finalists vying for title honours across categories in this year’s 12th annual Eco-Logic Awards.

I imagine that humbly accepting this fragility of our existence is what happens when the truly spiritual fall on their knees, bow their heads in prayer and embrace grace.There is something primordial and sacred about our vulnerability in the face of nature, that over which we have no control.