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Mendy Shozi: Water’s Importance Cannot Be Overstated
Water is scarce, wasted, and taken for granted. It is also a vital source of life and dignity. Mendy Shozi, President of the South Africa Youth Parliament for Water and project manager at Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association, is in her words “water...
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Navigating Resistance: Overcoming Barriers to Regulatory Reform in South Africa’s Water Sector
Introducing new regulations often meets with resistance, and the water sector in South Africa is no exception. Regulation 3630 is an example and stems from various sources, including institutional inertia, stakeholder interests, and socio-economic factors....
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Making Every Drop Count In Gqeberha
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired a unique partnership...
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Reducing Risk and Building Trust with Bureau Veritas
A world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, Bureau Veritas operates in agri-food, industry, commodities as well as building and infrastructure markets. Water is a critical resource across all these sectors, and as its quality declines, water...
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A Forecast in the Infrastructure Sector: 2025 Can be South Africa’s Year
South Africa has had a tough few years. Surviving state capture, infrastructure delays and setbacks, the rise of the construction mafia, South Africa’s ongoing water crisis, and loadshedding. These existential problems are set against a struggling...
City of Tshwane Declares Hammanskraal Water Safe For Consumption
The City of Tshwane Metro Municipality has announced that water supplied from the Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant to Hammanskraal is safe for consumption. This comes after the completion of Phase 1 of the water treatment project. The areas...
Mendy Shozi: Water’s Importance Cannot Be Overstated
Water is scarce, wasted, and taken for granted. It is also a vital source of life and dignity. Mendy Shozi, President of the South Africa Youth Parliament for Water and project manager at Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association, is in...
Structured Support: A Lifeline For Municipalities
Municipalities have a direct responsibility to water service provision and water security. But they are often overwhelmed by aging or inadequate infrastructure, financial constraints as well as a lack of technical expertise. They need focused,...
Navigating Resistance: Overcoming Barriers to Regulatory Reform in South Africa’s Water Sector
Introducing new regulations often meets with resistance, and the water sector in South Africa is no exception. Regulation 3630 is an example and stems from various sources, including institutional inertia, stakeholder interests, and socio-economic...
Making Every Drop Count In Gqeberha
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired...
Sustainability
Ground Zero for Innovation in Water Re-use and Recycling
Cape Town’s approach to Day Zero water supply in early 2018 created shock waves around the world. It was at the time widely recognised that this might be the first time globally that a vast, modern metro region was in serious danger of running out...
Navigating The Climate Storm: How Data Helps Insurers Weather Climate Risks
A January 2024 article published by the University of KwaZulu-Natal suggests that South Africa has seen a 60% increase in extreme weather events over the past two decades. With extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and storms becoming...
Monitoring at Landfills is Vital to Keeping Groundwater Clean
Landfills create leachate, a liquid that seeps from waste, which is highly hazardous and can contaminate groundwater. SRK Consulting, an international consulting firm that offers technical services to the natural resource industries, posit that...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Trends In The Retail Sector
In today’s fast-evolving retail landscape, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria has never been more pronounced. Retailers are now judged not only by their financial performance but also by their commitment to...
Sustainability Takes Root: The Fynbos Building Sets New Standards for Cape Town Living
As Cape Town continues to evolve into a hub for innovative architecture, one project stands out: The Fynbos. Set to redefine urban living and sustainability, The Fynbos has made significant strides since construction began late last year. Developed...
Deputy Minister Seitlholo Welcomes R160 Million Fine Imposed On Dipaleseng Local Municipality For Contravention Of Environmental Laws
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has welcomed the decision of the Balfour Magistrate’s Court to impose a R160 million fine on the Dipaleseng Local Municipality in Mpumalanga for contravening environmental laws,...
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DTIC Notes ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Decision
The steel industry is critical in the reconstruction and recovery plan for the South African economy, particularly the manufacturing, mining, construction, engineering, and transportation sectors, said the Department of Trade, Industry and...
Resilience, Investment And Change: South African Institution Of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Inaugurates 2025 President
Sustainability, resilience and net zero – these were the themes that defined the inauguration of the 2025 president of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE). As Andrew Clothier, 2024 SAICE president, reflected on his tenure...
A Forecast in the Infrastructure Sector: 2025 Can be South Africa’s Year
South Africa has had a tough few years. Surviving state capture, infrastructure delays and setbacks, the rise of the construction mafia, South Africa’s ongoing water crisis, and loadshedding. These existential problems are set against a struggling...
Metro News
City of Tshwane Declares Hammanskraal Water Safe For Consumption
The City of Tshwane Metro Municipality has announced that water supplied from the Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant to Hammanskraal is safe for consumption. This comes after the completion of Phase 1 of the water treatment project. The areas...
Structured Support: A Lifeline For Municipalities
Municipalities have a direct responsibility to water service provision and water security. But they are often overwhelmed by aging or inadequate infrastructure, financial constraints as well as a lack of technical expertise. They need focused,...
Treasury Publishes Operating Budgets for Municipalities
National Treasury has published on its website the operating and capital budgets of municipalities, as adopted by their respective councils. “These budgets give an overview of expected revenue and expenditure trends in local government over the...
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Engineering
Resilience, Investment And Change: South African Institution Of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Inaugurates 2025 President
Sustainability, resilience and net zero – these were the themes that defined the inauguration of the 2025 president of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE). As Andrew Clothier, 2024 SAICE president, reflected on his tenure...
Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow: Why Investing in Leadership Development is Key to Industry Success
Navigating successful engineering business leadership roles requires more than technical expertise; it demands a blend of business acumen and leadership skills. Companies that invest in the career development of their young engineers are...
Launch Of New Bid Window Aims To “Turn South Africa Into A Construction Site”
A collaboration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure SA (ISA) sees the launch of a first-of-its-kind bid window to “turbo charge” investment into construction in South Africa. By Duncan Nortier This bid window invites...
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