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AWSISA: A Collective Voice For A Sustainable Water Future
The newly established Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions in South Africa (AWSISA) seeks to unite the sector in tackling its most pressing financial, operational, and governance challenges. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Ramateu Monyokolo – chairperson of both...
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More Precious Than Gold: Rand Water’s Legacy Of Service And Innovation
Founded in 1903 amid Johannesburg’s early gold-rush chaos, Rand Water has spent more than a century proving that water, not gold, is South Africa’s most valuable resource. From pioneering bulk supply systems to leading today’s infrastructure megaprojects, the...
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eWASA: Pushing For Unity In South Africa’s Circular Economy
South Africa is under pressure to reduce waste to landfill and build a circular economy. This comes at a time when landfills are filling up, climate change is increasing severe weather events, and the world is looking to more sustainable economic models that look to...
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Ewaste Africa: Building South Africa’s Circular Future
The surge in consumer electronics has inadvertently led to a proportional increase in e-waste. This hazardous waste stream demands specialised handling, and with solar energy now firmly established in South Africa, the need for proper e-waste (including solar and...
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Secret Electricity Price Hikes In South Africa To Be Curbed In A Game-changing Court Ruling
A recent high court judgment could be a game changer for the setting of municipal electricity tariffs in South Africa. In late October 2025, the court ruled that the process used by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to decide...
EWSETA’s Vision To Transform TVET Colleges Into Engines Of A Future-Fit Energy And Water Workforce
South Africa stands at the threshold of an unprecedented opportunity. With the energy transition accelerating and new industries emerging in hydrogen, digitalisation and water resilience, the next few years will determine how well the country...
Raising The Bar: How Standards And Training Drive Municipal Excellence
Municipalities sit at the front line of public service delivery. When water fails to flow, refuse is left uncollected, or roads fall into disrepair, citizens lose faith not only in local government but in the promise of the state itself....
Water And Sanitation Ministry Reaffirms Universal Access Commitment At AWSISA Dialogue
The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa, at the AWSISA Africa & Global South Water & Sanitation Dialogue, which...
Implementation Of AARTO Postponed To July 2026
The Department of Transport has postponed the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act to 1 July 2026. The nationwide rollout of AARTO was initially scheduled to begin on 1 December 2025. In a statement...
R32 Billion Investment Opportunity In Western Cape’s Water Sector
The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning (DEA&DP) has published the 2025 regional water market intelligence report (MIR) identifying key developments in the water sector. “The key findings from the MIR’s...
Sustainability
The City of Cape Town Celebrates Its First Junior River Warden Programme
The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews joined the City’s Biodiversity Management branch to recognise the learners from Red River Primary; Floreat Primary and...
Carbon Budgets Raise Urgency Of Company Plans To Reduce Emissions
South Africa has taken an important step towards meeting its carbon reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement, with carbon budget regulations that will demand tangible action from the country’s large emitters. Published for comment in early...
Mangroves: Nature’s Biodiversity Champions Under Threat
On 26th September, World Environmental Health Day reminds us that restoring ecosystems is vital. Mangrove forests play a crucial role in keeping coastal and marine environments healthy and resilient. Yet, despite supporting extraordinary wildlife...
Green Hydrogen Can ‘Reposition’ Africa Within Global Value Chains
The burgeoning green hydrogen industry presents an opportunity for Africa to enable structural change and reposition the continent. This is according to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. The minister delivered...
From Waste To Feed To Food
The UN estimates that the human population will grow from 8 billion to 10 billion by 2050. This extraordinary figure forces the world to reckon with one of its biggest challenges, namely, how do we ensure food access for these billions of people?...
Recycled Plastic Products Get Their Due
The push to use recycled plastic as a raw material in manufacturing is essential to keeping recycling going, Oliver Bonstein, general manager of South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO), says, “Without end-markets for recycled plastic...
Events
Industry News
EWSETA’s Vision To Transform TVET Colleges Into Engines Of A Future-Fit Energy And Water Workforce
South Africa stands at the threshold of an unprecedented opportunity. With the energy transition accelerating and new industries emerging in hydrogen, digitalisation and water resilience, the next few years will determine how well the country...
Gauteng Condemns Vandalism On G20 Signage And Infrastructure
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has condemned the “malicious and seemingly coordinated” attacks of vandalism on revamped infrastructure and signage ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The summit will be held in the city from...
Chryso Delivers Specialty Waterproofing Solutions For Concrete And Bridge Structures
As infrastructure networks age and traffic demands increase, the long term protection of bridges, overpasses, culverts and other critical concrete structures has become a top priority for engineers and contractors. Within the Saint-Gobain group,...
Water
Metro News
Raising The Bar: How Standards And Training Drive Municipal Excellence
Municipalities sit at the front line of public service delivery. When water fails to flow, refuse is left uncollected, or roads fall into disrepair, citizens lose faith not only in local government but in the promise of the state itself....
Gauteng Condemns Vandalism On G20 Signage And Infrastructure
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has condemned the “malicious and seemingly coordinated” attacks of vandalism on revamped infrastructure and signage ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The summit will be held in the city from...
DA Urges Urgent Stabilisation And Dedicated Developer Desk In Joburg
Johannesburg’s hope for growth and investment is being strangled by administrative failure. Developments across the City are being delayed or abandoned because the City’s digital planning systems have become unreliable – crippling approvals,...
Waste
Engineering
EWSETA’s Vision To Transform TVET Colleges Into Engines Of A Future-Fit Energy And Water Workforce
South Africa stands at the threshold of an unprecedented opportunity. With the energy transition accelerating and new industries emerging in hydrogen, digitalisation and water resilience, the next few years will determine how well the country...
R32 Billion Investment Opportunity In Western Cape’s Water Sector
The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning (DEA&DP) has published the 2025 regional water market intelligence report (MIR) identifying key developments in the water sector. “The key findings from the MIR’s...
KSB Launches Revolutionary Imvubu Wastewater Pump
KSB has officially launched the KSB ELN-150 Imvubu, a rugged new self-priming wastewater pump developed and built in South Africa specifically for African operating conditions. Named after the Imvubu which is the Zulu word for hippopotamus, then...
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ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
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Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
