Major Water Infrastructure Projects Underway Across South Africa
In the budget speech, the Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to placing emphasis on investment in bulk water supply infrastructure projects whilst vigorously assisting municipalities with water reticulation to ensure that unserved...
Johannesburg Water Pleads With Customers To Be Water Ambassadors
As part of ongoing efforts to protect and conserve our precious water resources, Johannesburg Water is calling on its customers and the wider community to join forces in saving water and promoting sustainable water use. With growing concerns over...
Call for Proposals: WISA-UNISA Seminar on Innovations in Wastewater Management
Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), invites academics and innovators to submit proposals...
Bridging The Gap Between Community Infrastructure And Economic Viability
Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari was appointed to conduct the economic feasibility, environmental and social impact assessments, and design of the Tebellong bridge across the Senqu River in Thabana-Ts’oana...
Minister Majodina Applauds Umngeni-Uthukela Water On AA+ Credit Rating
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, has commended uMngeni-uThukela Water for its recent positive AA+ rating by Fitch Ratings, attributing this significant achievement to prudent financial management and strong leadership at the...
Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Shines New Light On Renewable Energy
The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa (HDGASA) plays an important role in supporting the energy value chain – which spans clean, renewable and green energy – as it powers towards key sustainability targets, according to Executive...
Sustainability
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: A greener South Africa for all
Speaking at SANEDI’s 2nd annual energy conference Deputy Minister of Technology, Science, and Innovation (DTSI), Ms Nomalungelo Gina expressed the importance of innovation and good science in informing the Just Energy Transition (JET) while...
EnviroServ Team Boosts Sustainability Hours by 43.4%, Strengthening Community Engagement Across Africa
In an impressive display of commitment to sustainability and environmental well-being, the EnviroServ team completed 1,088.5 hours of community service in 2024, marking a remarkable 43.4% increase from 759 hours in 2023. The increase in volunteer...
Sustainable Development Goals 6: The South African Snapshot
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, has adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 6 focuses on ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation, promoting sustainable...
(Opinion Piece) ISO 14001 Certification – A Blueprint For Environmental Sustainability And Business Growth
ISO 14001, an internationally recognised Environmental Management System (EMS), provides businesses with a structured framework to manage environmental impact in their pursuit of sustainability and operational excellence. Despite upfront costs,...
South Africa’s Water Champions: Overstrand Local Municipality Tops National Blue Drop Awards
Overstrand Local Municipality(LM) is situated in the Overberg District of the Western Cape Province and covers the areas of Hangklip-Kleinmond, Greater Hermanus, Stanford and Greater Gansbaai. With an average bulk supply input volume of 23 Mℓ/day...
Weston Agricultural College Wins First-Ever Schools Forest Rehabilitation Challenge
On 19 September 2024, the first-ever Husqvarna Schools Forest Rehabilitation Challenge in association with Ferncliffe forest wilding, took place in Pietermaritzburg. This exciting event saw learners from Durban High School and Weston Agricultural...
Events
Industry News
Dekra’s Heroes Of Safety: Better Than Ever And Better Together!
Dekra Industrial and its training division, the Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) are pleased to announce their move into impressive new premises in Naledi industrial park outside Sasolburg – and the expansion of their existing premises in...
The Skills Challenge: What Must Be Done To Get It Right?
South Africa is grappling with a significant skills challenge, evidenced by a staggering 33.5% unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2024, according to Stats SA, as well as an escalating shortage of competent technical skills. The pressing...
Surety, Bonds And Guarantees 101: Assurance That Contractual Obligations Will Be Met
In today’s complex business landscape, ensuring trust and reliability is paramount. Whether a company is engaging in construction, mining, logistics, hospitality, institutions of higher learning, property developers, fuel, power, or energy...
Water
Metro News
Johannesburg Water Pleads With Customers To Be Water Ambassadors
As part of ongoing efforts to protect and conserve our precious water resources, Johannesburg Water is calling on its customers and the wider community to join forces in saving water and promoting sustainable water use. With growing concerns over...
Johannesburg Water Intensifies Strategies To Curb Water Losses
Water Demand Management and conservation is a strong priority in the City of Johannesburg, and in support of the Department of Water and Sanitation’s drive to drastically improve Gauteng’s water security, Johannesburg Water has an ongoing Water...
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Receives Water Conservation Boost
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has hailed the launch of a R68 million water treatment plant at Orion Engineered Carbons South Africa as a major boost for water conservation. Based in Deal Party, Gqeberha, the only carbon...
Waste
Engineering
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...
Celebrating Heritage Through Engineering: SAICE Honours Landmark Contributions this Heritage Day
The Robinson Graving Dock in Cape Town has been recognised as a National Historical Civil Engineering Landmark by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) due to its significant contribution to maritime engineering and the...