News
SA, Namibia reach agreement to develop Kudu Gas Field
06 August 2008 - During a bilateral meeting in Windhoek, South Africa and Namibia have come to an agreement to develop the Kudu gas field to help ease the energy crisis in South Africa.
Progressive climate change strategy announced for SA
01 August 2008 - South Africa is making moves to become a low-carbon economy, says Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
Coega lures more auto investors
31 July 2008 - Six auto component manufacturers are in the process of concluding investment deals worth more than R1 billion with South Africa"s Coega Development Corporation (CDC).
Southern African Jellyfish watch website launched
29 July 2008 - The SA Jelly Watch website, that aims to build up an understanding of jellyfish biology and seasonality around South and southern Africa, has been launched.
British expedition leader drowns while trying to save others
29 July 2008 - One of the four trip leaders taking part in a World Challenge Expedition journey in South Africa has gone missing in the surf close to the St Lucia Wetlands and is presumed to have drowned.
Fuel price could be cut by about 25c
24 July 2008 - South African motorists might be able to breathe a little easier from next month as the price of petrol and diesel is set to decline by about 25 cents and 15 cents respectively.
Mossel Bay research study boosts understanding of sharks
24 July 2008 - A recent study conducted in the Mossel Bay area has revealed some remarkable behavioural patterns of sharks in the vicinity. The findings have provoked international interest and is the subject of a National Geographic documentary to be released at a later date.
Small craft launch sites along SA coast poorly monitored
24 July 2008 - An official from the SA Police Services Sea Borderline Control Unit has pointed out that there are more than 300 small vessel launch sites and slipways along the South African coastline that are not monitored, according to a recent Sapa report.
Nahoon Beach vandals caught red-handed
22 July 2008 - Four students from the University of Fort Hare, who illegally drove a 4X4 on Nahoon Beach in East London, were caught red-handed when the vehicle got stuck in sand.
South African marine businesses to get free advertising
22 July 2008 - Marine related businesses in South Africa are to receive free advertising, according to an invite issued by the Oceanography SA website today.