Green Talk

Peddling to School

September 22nd, 2008  |  by Linky Matsie  |  published in Education, Green Talk

Learners, who stay more than 5 km from school, can now bike to school courtesy of a government program.

Arbor Week Hits Acornhoek

September 22nd, 2008  |  by Linky Matsie  |  published in Green Talk

Officials plant trees in celebration of Arbor Week.

Recycling Unwanted Materials in Bushbuckridge [SLF]

May 9th, 2008  |  by Constance Rahlane  |  published in Green Talk

Constance Rahlane stopped by Nieuwco Recycling to learn more about the place where people can earn a little cash, clean up their communities, and recycle all at the same place.

When I see bottles, I see money [SLF]

May 9th, 2008  |  by Constance Rahlane  |  published in Green Talk

Constance Rahlane spoke with two local men giving empty bottles new life.

Turning to the Sun for Help [SLF]

May 9th, 2008  |  by Bongekile Mhlanga  |  published in Green Talk

Bongekile Mhlanga visits Morekeng to learn more about a community making uniquely “sustainable” alternatives in an effort to improve their lives.

Harvesting Rain [SLF]

May 9th, 2008  |  by Linky Matsie  |  published in Green Talk

Written by Linky Matsie
In Acornhoek many communities have water crises, which are sparking some “green” solutions. Some people fetch water far from where they stay, some use water from the rivers. Lesego Machate from Morekeng in Brooklyn community stays in a place where there is no water or electricity. She explained how difficult is to [...]

Teaching Children to Grow Together [SLF]

May 8th, 2008  |  by Bongekile Mhlanga  |  published in Green Talk

Thandi Mkhatshwa and Bongekile Mhlanga visit Funjwa Primary and Mdluli Secondary to learn more about permaculture gardens.

Reusing Plastic: From Trash to Art [SLF]

May 8th, 2008  |  by Linky Matsie  |  published in Green Talk

Written by Linky Matsie
At Moloro village next to German High School, a woman often sits on her porch with plastic bags at her feet. Her name is Solider Mohlala, but her community calls her Mmago Pricilla. She sits on her black chair at her front door with a mealie meal bag on her legs. She [...]

White lions, a gift from the Sun God

May 2nd, 2008  |  by Bongekile Mhlanga  |  published in Culture & History, Green Talk, Uncategorized

Bongekile Mhlanga looks into the local legend of the White Lions of Timbavati.

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