Natural Gas development has come to Southern Africa. This project uncovers how the oil and gas industry is quietly invading one of the most pristine places on the planet. Reserves and national wildlife parks are not safe from these developments, which threaten the existence of Africa's last remaining traditional people and wildlife.
In this film we bring the voices of the scientists, experts and people opposing unabated oil and gas development in the USA to Southern Africa so that the region's natural wealth may be protected for generations to come by the best scientific data available.
Deep in the Kalahari desert our team filmed secret hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations across the migration routes of Africa's largest single elephant population. 44,000 elephants pass between Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana. The migration route is a tenuous and delicate string of sweet-water pans in the dry desert. We have evidence and undercover interviews of newly fracked gas wells already endangering these ancient elephant routes.
The Karoo Shale Basin extends across the Karoo desert in South Africa - a delicate ecosystem home to a myriad of endemic and endangered plant species. While exploration
has started in Botswana, South Africa still has a narrow window of opportunity to prevent potentially serious harm to its environment.
This report brings the hard science that has emerged over years of experience with the impact gas on America's arid west and presents unseen evidence gathered from the Arctic to the Savannas of Africa.
The High Cost of Cheap Gas
Feature Documentary Film Release
Produced By Mira Dutschke and Jeffrey Barbee, Associate Producer Charles Moore
Link to website: http://allianceearth.org/the-high-cost-of-cheap-gas-fracking-in-the-karoo
An Alliance Earth Production
WHERE and WHEN:
The Lions River Club, Dargle
19 November 2015, 6:30 PM
RSVP to Pam Haynes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 083 456 9202
COST minimum donation per person R50: R25 film, R25 soup & roll
Press and members of the public welcome.
Presented by Jeffrey Barbee, Producer.
As part of Howick Prep's community involvement, the pupils collected R3000 which they donated to 
As part of 
The following Howick High School learners were announced as the Senior Representative Learners for 2015/2016 at Assembly on Thursday, 15 October: Wade Peter, Trystin Nel, Thomas Bull, Gary King, Lungile Ngwenya, Evan Nanni, Anele Nzuza, May Mazibuko, Nicole de Klerk, Kristin Fourie, Kate Venter, Zama Gqiba, Zinhle Gwala, Kirsten Mingay, Sarah Mingay and Jenna Pike. The Midmar House leaders are Wade Peter, Nicole de Klerk, Tanaka Vhumbunu, Nonsikelele Msomi, Taytim Ratanji, Maybongwe Mazibuko, Gary King and Ruari Karlsen.
All the fun roads lead to the Presbyterian Church Fete on Saturday 31st October 2015. Preparations are well under way to make this day fun and the programme is nothing short of that.
What a week this was, bowlers, what a successful week this really was, Yes, indeed! (With sincere apologies to the lyricist who wrote 'The night Chicago died') We had good attendance from club members and visitors alike for all sponsored events.
THE GARDEN OF JOHN AND ADRI SMITHERS "ENDEBENI FOREST", Lidgetton Valley OPEN: DAILY FROM 14TH SEPTEMBER UNTIL 30TH NOVEMBER, FROM 9AM TO 4.30PM
The third round of the NIBA League is now behind us. All three teams played at home and members and visitors alike were treated to an abundance of eats. The ladies played against Maritzburg and despite losing on one rink went on to gain an over all win, the final score being 9 - 4. The Men's second league team played Alexander Park and had a 12 - 1 win. The third league team played Mooi River and lost with a score of 6 – 7.
We have had a relatively quiet week where turnout for regular tabs in games was very good. This relaxed week is followed by a busy week.
Everything you want to know about the wilderness. Learn all bush skills while having a truly great adventure. Fully-inclusive 6 Day courses at Somkhanda Game Reserve, Zululand.
Peter White Photography has expanded. Seasoned Photographer, Peter White, has included in his team, a permanent Videographer who is a wonder behind the camera. He has also teamed up with an experienced Pilot who has been doing aerial photography for many years. To complete the team is his fiancé Leanne, who puts together photobooks and excellently so. Arrangements can be made to view Leanne's work.
Knight Security Solutions offer an escort service for our clients to ensure that they get home and into their premises safely. This value added benefit has always been in place but I felt it would be a good opportunity to remind our clients. Please take note that the Control Centre will need to be contacted 30 minutes prior to your arrival at home.
At Howick High School's Prizegiving ceremony on the 16th of October, Shaylin Kalipersad was presented with the Dux award, having achieved an aggregate of 90%. Shaylin also received his Academic Honours, the Mathematics, Life Science, Accounting and Physical Science subject prizes as well as the Dr Marshal Science award.
Keaton Hills, owner of Reloved Furniture, had been in the second hand market prior to opening his first Reloved Furniture store in Howick in November 2014. He enjoys dealing in second hand furniture and found it a natural process to start dealing in second hand furniture.
Serendipity Wrought Iron and Gift shop is a delightful shop in Howick. There is so much to choose from, from Morris chairs to jewelery boxes including customised metal work and wooden decor.
During the October school holidays, Howick High School's First XI participated in Weston Agricultural College's Cricket Festival.
An old garden with large trees, shrubs, dayllillies and cannas with cows looking over the fence.