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Solving environmental law confusion: Lawyer Lizette van der Walt launches innovative app
Lizette van der Walt is a lawyer specialising in environmental law. In her 27 years of experience, she noticed a general confusion around environmental laws in South Africa and decided to help by creating the Enviro Legal app. This app is designed to help users...
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Turning The Tide To Achieve SDG 6
Coming off the back of the WISA 2024 Biennial Conference and Exhibition, we can all agree that accelerated change is needed in achieving SDG 6 by 2030. As we celebrate 30 years of democracy this year and honour women during the month of August, it is fitting that we...
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[Industry Personality] Carin Bosman: Make noise and have a code
The water sector is filled with passionate people, Carin Bosman is one such passionate person, and she serves to remind us of all that water is for the betterment of humanity, and when you are tasked with doing what is right, you have to make some noise. Early on in...
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[Cover Story] 40 years strong: Lethabo Intake Pumping Station’s historic refurbishment
A part of Rand Water’s proactive infrastructure maintenance project comprised the refurbishment of pumps and electrical boards at the Lethabo Intake Pumping Station. This key facility pumps water to ESKOM Lethabo Power Station and supplies over half of Gauteng via the...
Alternative sanitation solutions: Where are we?
I have worked for over decade in the alternative sanitation space. My career began as a candidate engineer tasked with writing training reports on alternative sanitation solutions, which was especially challenging since they were not yet fully...
Deal with water differently
The Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Judith Tshabalala gave a keynote speech at the National Siltation Management Short Learning Programmes launch event. The deputy minister spoke broadly about the current state of water...
Setting new standards: introducing the Amanzi Recycling Unit
For over 36 years, Werner Pumps has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist high-pressure jetting equipment, offering locally built units at competitive prices. “We initially imported secondhand load bodies from...
Safeguarding drinking water: Magalies Water’s proactive measures
As the North-West province’s sole water board, Magalies Water is relentless in its endeavour to supply quality bulk water to the area. Kirsten Kelly talks to Maipato Thoola (MT) – a water quality process specialist at Magalies Water – about...
Precast concrete: a game-changer in water infrastructure
The real potential of precast concrete is yet to be fully harnessed in South Africa to significantly fast-track the construction of quality water infrastructure. However, with sound upfront planning of the execution of these construction projects,...
How to build an imperishable concrete reservoir
A concrete reservoir can last 100 years – provided the concrete is durable and there is best practice in terms of construction; quality control; structural design; and detailing. “When we design and build new reservoirs, it should be done so well...
Sustainability
Latest Boost To SA’s Circular Economy Examined On Sidelines Of Global Sustainability Conference
The opening day of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)’s annual conference saw the country’s most experienced producer responsibility organisation, Petco, and recycling partner Extrupet giving a site tour for a new PET processing...
Making landfills greener
Since waste is an inevitable byproduct of development, effective waste management is essential. While there are newer technologies available nowadays, there remains a need for landfills. Landfills are not the pits of rot that they once were, and...
Building Tomorrow’s Cities Today
As more people move to urban areas, there is an increasing need for cities to become more efficient, sustainable, and liveable. Smart city initiatives explore how advanced technologies – such as data analytics, IoT, and artificial intelligence –...
Powering the future: Schneider Electric’s vision for a sustainable, electrified world
The modern world runs on electricity, without it, everything grinds to a halt. But, as the global community moves away from fossil fuels, and towards decarbonisation, we must collectively ask: “How do we address this challenge?” Schneider Electric,...
New Book Launch: “Planet Aqua” by Jeremy Rifkin Challenges Our Understanding of Earth
Renowned author and environmental thought leader, Jeremy Rifkin, has just launched his latest book, Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe. The book introduces a groundbreaking perspective on the future of life on Earth, reshaping our...
Take Advantage of the 125% Solar Tax Incentive Before It Expires
Businesses that act quickly can still take advantage of the substantial 125% income tax incentive available for solar energy projects completed and operational by this tax year-end (28 February 2025). To meet the deadline for this generous...
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Take Advantage of the 125% Solar Tax Incentive Before It Expires
Businesses that act quickly can still take advantage of the substantial 125% income tax incentive available for solar energy projects completed and operational by this tax year-end (28 February 2025). To meet the deadline for this generous...
Opinion Piece: Mitigate Risks and Enhance Efficiency – The ISO accreditation Advantage
ISO accreditation is a strategic investment that empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities. By adhering to globally recognised standards, organisations can build trust, streamline...
(Business Tech) Good News For Plastic Roads In South Africa
It’s been five years since the first plastic road was laid down in Jeffreys Bay, and the latest update of the road indicates it lasts longer than traditional tar — showing massive potential for the future of road construction in South Africa. In...
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Deputy Minister Seitlholo To Meet With Ethekwini Municipality Regarding Water Supply Challenges
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Sello Seithlolo will on Friday, September 13, 2024, conduct an oversight visit in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality to assess and intervene in matters relating to water supply challenges. Parts of...
District Development Model ensures government works as a team
The District Development Model (DDM) is a demonstration of the three spheres of government’s focus on resolving service delivery challenges facing communities in South Africa, says Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs,...
Economic insight into the construction industry 2024
This article has been edited by Infrasture News, the original was first published on Industry Insight After the tough negotiations establishing the Government of National Unity, the markets rewarded the country’s democratic process with a...
Engineering
Powering the future: Schneider Electric’s vision for a sustainable, electrified world
The modern world runs on electricity, without it, everything grinds to a halt. But, as the global community moves away from fossil fuels, and towards decarbonisation, we must collectively ask: “How do we address this challenge?” Schneider Electric,...
Celebrating collaboration and excellence at the 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
The 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, held in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, on 14th August, celebrated and honoured the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s consulting engineering sector towards infrastructure development...
Predictions for South Africa in 2040
The Picture of Transformation 2040 Report examines the drivers and blockers of transformation in South African society and provides a hypothesis of what 2040 could look like. Siemens South Africa interviewed hundreds of private and public sector...
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