Climate

The most vulnerable are feeling the heat of climate change the most

What, do you suppose is the biggest threat to our longevity? A mental-health crisis? Gender inequality? Bigotry? While, surely, these are all factors endangering human civilization, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges climate change as the biggest threat to global public health.

The winners of the Climate Media Awards 2024

Scrolla.Africa is thrilled to announce the outstanding journalists and content creators who've been recognised for their excellent climate change reporting in South Africa!

Mini-earthquake hits Joburg

Johannesburg residents felt a small earthquake on Tuesday night but emergency services reported no injuries or damage.

Mayor urges rural communities to use traditional protection against lightning

In response to dangerous lightning, the Mayor of Big Five Hlabisa urges rural communities to shorten game times and return to traditional lightning safety practices.

Drought brings Limpopo farmers to their knees

Poor farmers in Limpopo are losing animals and crops to extreme drought, with no underground water and damaged equipment adding to their troubles.

White Christmas arrives early in snowy Eastern Cape

Unusual November snow has fallen on Eastern Cape mountain passes while other parts of the province face flooding and infrastructure damage from storms.

Nelson Mandela Bay faces more flooding 

Nelson Mandela Bay faces more flooding with unusual November snow threatening to close mountain passes in other parts of the Eastern Cape.

KZN storms rip school roofs and homes apart

Strong winds and heavy rain have damaged buildings across KwaZulu-Natal including a school and hospital.

White September a red alert for rural maize farmers

Climate change can no longer remain a debate for the elite, so Scrolla.Africa has launched the Climate Media Awards to encourage journalists and content creators in communities across the country to share their stories.

Scrolla launches Climate Media Awards with R100,000 in prizes

Calling all community journalists, content creators, and storytellers! Scrolla.Africa is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Climate Media Awards.

KZN premier calls on traditional leaders to help fight climate change 

Thami Ntuli says rural leaders can help by providing safe land for people.

How climate change threatens South Africa’s wine industry

Higher temperatures pose a raft of challenges for vineyards and the jobs that depend on them.

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