The South African Green Industries Council (SAGIC) is pleased to announce that Rand Water – Water Wise will continue its Platinum Sponsor partner status with SAGIC for 2026. SAGIC is a voluntary NPC umbrella organisation representing the greater green industry which, by its very nature, is fully reliant on accessibility to water and therefore ascribes to the intelligent use of water. The partnership with Rand Water-Water Wise is viewed as vital for the green industry; the int

A masterclass in contemporary botanical drawing will be held on 8 July 2026 at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, Cape Town. Guided by renowned botanical artist Sally Arnold, participants will explore how to plan, compose and execute a botanical artwork inspired by Vergelegen’s celebrated camellia collection. The programme is structured to help artists refine their technique, elevate their individual style and reinterpret a classical subject. Ms Arnold has studios in bo

This book, edited by Maliga Naidoo, identifies the urgent need to reshape urban environments, enabling public service officials worldwide to address the pressing issues confronting the population – from lifestyle diseases and social inequity to the climate crisis. As governments are tasked with serving the people and safeguarding the land, the concept of urban sustainability lies in the ability of cities to respond to the immediate needs of their residents, while preserving r

Drops of Life is an open source, 3D-printable device that channels air conditioner condensation into a clean, safe water source for urban birds, helping them to cope with heat stress and water scarcity in cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. Birds are feeling the effects of a warming planet, higher temperatures and a lack of clean water; this correlates with lower bird diversity. Outside of offices and apartments, birds are vulnerable to physiologocal stress and in some

A strategic brand consolidation has been launched under the Atrax umbrella, one of the world’s premier hubs for the recreation and park industries. Aquafun, a pioneer in pool and spa technologies, and Outdes, the prestigious brand for landscape and outdoor living, have joined forces to reposition themselves as a single powerhouse – Aqualand. Aqualand brings together water engineering and landscape architecture—two integral components of modern design—on a single, unified plat

Garden Walk retail and lifestyle centre has been launched in Hartenbos to serve the growing Mossel Bay region and broader Garden Route. Hartenbos is a well-known coastal town near George, forming part of the greater Mossel Bay region. It supports a growing residential community and offers a range of amenities including schools, churches and sports clubs. Developed by Moolman Group in partnership with Dorpstraat and Organic Coral Developments, the centre fits their ethos of

The Beekman Group has officially launched Menlyn Mix, its latest urban hospitality development in Pretoria’s Menlyn precinct. It provides guests with accommodation that allows them to work while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a mixed-use environment. Guests will find themselves at the centre of Pretoria’s business and retail corridor, and can enjoy self-catering apartments, integrated meeting infrastructures and lifestyle amentities. The development is purpose-built to

South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods – many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. The sector also supports a further R58 billion in value-added activity across downstream industries such as sawmilling, pulp and paper, packaging and construction. Forestry is often viewed through an environmental lens, but its economic contribution is equally

South Africa’s paper recycling rate reached 63.3% in 2025, up from 60% in 2024. Through paper mills, small recycling businesses and informal waste pickers, about 1.2 million tons of paper and packaging are diverted from landfill each year and returned to the recycling loop, where they are used again to produce new paper products such as tissue and packaging. PAMSA (Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa) says that progress has been made but there is still room for