Eskom has embarked on a pilot project that will see it using the power of the sun to generate electricity at three of its facilities.

The Department of Environmental and Water Affairs has released South Africa's polar research and supply vessel - the SA Agulhas - on a symbolic ten-day climate change voyage ahead of COP17 in Durban.

South Africa has signed a work plan with the International Energy Agency (IEA) that will see the country step closer to realizing its objectives on cleaner energy.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has called for the establishment of a statutory body to represent the renewable energy sector.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) Amendment Bill, which seeks to ensure good air quality, will be introduced in Parliament this month. 

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has promised to increase the number of science centres in the country in a bid to help the youth "reach their full potential in the learning environment."

African ministers responsible for agriculture will use the upcoming 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to push for "climate-smart agriculture."

It sounded as a goal too far for even the Prius, but one couple managed circumvent South Africa using less than 140 litres of fuel.