Desmond Tutu Clinic welcomes HIV patients with a striking sawtooth roof
In the Cape Town township of Masiphumelele, approximately 30 percent of the residents are infected with HIV. To...
Nine African cities commit to reaching zero carbon by 2050
Nine cities across Africa, a continent vulnerable to climate change, are taking action. Recently, these cities...
One in four of world's largest cities under water stress
Cape Town, South Africa is rapidly approaching what has been called "Day Zero," the moment when the diverse metropolitan...
South Africa declares national disaster amid water crisis
South Africa's has declared a national disaster over the country's devastating drought. Although Cape Town has...
Cape Town's water pipes could run dry by April
Cape Town in South Africa is battling its worst drought in a century - and the city's water supply is in trouble....
You can now explore all 19 of South Africa's National Parks on Google Maps
Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, track cheetahs on foot, or stroll with elephants...
Incredible luxury tree house is hidden away in a Cape Town forest
Not all tree houses are rustic backyard projects—some, like the stunning House Paarman in Cape Town, take the...
100 life-sized rhino sculptures are coming to Cape Town to save real ones
The Rhinos Are Coming (TRAC) project entails several phases. The first phase involves raising funds to create 10...
Cape Town beach home controls natural light with powerful hydraulic shutters
The house comprises a minimalist steel-framed glass box with a hull-shaped hardwood roof and glass wallsthat run...
This solar-powered Green Village in South Africa will be completely car-free
Architecture firm Swisatec just announced plans to build a self-contained "Green Village" in Cape Town, South Africa...
Low-tech alarm protects South African slums from devastating fires
Dealing with a house fire is a nightmare scenario no matter where you live -- but in the slums of South Africa,...
Barbara Wildenboer turns books into complex works of art
Related: DIY: Make your own artisan soap bar from repurposed scraps Based in Cape Town, where she got her Masters...
Reclaim Design handcrafts upcycled planter pots for your eco-conscious garden
Reclaim Design uses recycled and reclaimed materials to craft their handmade line of planter pots, vertical gardens,...
Spiky Sea Urchin-Inspired Hydroelectric House Converts Wave Energy into Electricity
Cast in concrete, the outer semi-circular shell attaches the house to the shoreline with sand foundations. Solar...
Sinuous Boomslang Walkway Gives Kirstenbosch Visitors a Taste of the Treetops in Cape Town
The stunning Boomslang walkway is a permanent attraction at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and provides...
