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Driving Smarter, More Resilient Water Systems: Endress+Hauser On Digitalisation In South Africa
As ageing infrastructure, rising water losses and stricter compliance intensify pressure on water systems, digitalisation has become essential. For Endress+Hauser, one of the world’s leading process instrumentation and automation specialists, digitalisation offers a...
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South Africa Accelerates The Adoption Of Clean Cooking As G20 Legacy Programme Takes Shape
South Africa is moving forward with an ambitious clean cooking initiative developed under its 2025 G20 Presidency, with early implementation already underway in KwaZamokuhle, Mpumalanga. The programme, through Outcome 3 of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG)...
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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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What To Watch For In Construction This Year
In a recent webinar on South Africa’s construction sector, I was struck by how familiar the themes were, and how urgent they have become. The panel covered everything from interest rates and infrastructure backlogs to contractual disputes and green...
Encouraging Signs In South Africa’s IOT Uptake
South Africa’s Internet of Things (IoT) rollout is gathering steam, says LNX Solutions, a custom IT solutions firm that operates SA’s biggest Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN). South Africa already leads the world in daily internet...
Government Accelerates Reforms To Revive South Africa’s Rail System
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government has committed significant resources and reforms to restore South Africa’s rail transport system as part of efforts to strengthen economic infrastructure and stimulate growth. Mashatile made the...
Natural Gas Development Critical For African Transition
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has made a robust defence for natural gas development, framing it as essential to industrialisation and a “just and realistic energy transition” for the continent. The Minister was speaking at...
Water Sector Anti-corruption Forum Launch Marks A Decisive Step In Safeguarding South Africa’s Water Resources
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) as an arm in the fight against corruption in the water sector. The establishment of the forum follows the...
CIPS Warns of Immediate Supply-Chain Shock for Southern Africa as Gulf Conflict Escalates
South African businesses are facing an immediate supply-chain shock following military strikes on Iran and escalating instability in the Gulf region, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). Paul Vos, Regional...
Sustainability
Keep The Energy Flowing – And Register With The BCCEI
South Africa’s transition toward renewable energy is reshaping the national landscape. Across the country, cranes, graders and concrete mixers are hard at work on wind and solar farms that will supply the next generation of clean power. But beyond...
Scan Display: Four Stands, One Sustainability Philosophy
At Scan Display, sustainability is a value embedded in how the company operates. It is a set of principles applied consistently to every job. This approach was recognised at the 2026 EXSA-llence Awards, the annual industry awards hosted by the...
The Hidden Costs of Energy and Water Retrofits: Protecting Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
Approximately 75% of homeowners plan to go off-grid for electricity, and nearly half are exploring water solutions (Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index, Q2 2025). This shift is exacerbated by pressure on municipal resources: Cape Town’s summer...
To Defend Oceans, Livelihoods & Justice – Civil Society Reaffirms Commitment To Good Governance As TEEPSA 5/6/7 Case Advances
As South Africa enters a defining period for climate and environmental justice, The Green Connection and Natural Justice say they remain steadfast in their mission to protect the ocean and coastal livelihoods and heritage, for future generations....
Policy to Power – 10 Actions to Deliver Green, Accessible and Secure Electricity
South Africa has made steady progress in stabilising its electricity system over the past three years, with private investment accelerating, load shedding easing and new market reforms beginning to take hold. A new report, Policy to power: 10...
Pioneering Cold in-situ Recycling in Road Rehabilitation
The construction industry must move fast to adopt new technologies to overcome chronic productivity, safety, and efficiency challenges, with the aim of reducing project delays, material waste, and cost overruns. This is the view of Wimpie Janse van...
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What To Watch For In Construction This Year
In a recent webinar on South Africa’s construction sector, I was struck by how familiar the themes were, and how urgent they have become. The panel covered everything from interest rates and infrastructure backlogs to contractual disputes and green...
Transnet Suspends Officials For Alleged Involvement In Collusive Behaviour With Suppliers
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) has taken decisive action in its ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption and misconduct within the organisation. This follows the suspension of nine employees implicated in alleged collusion with suppliers....
Key Infrastructure Takeaways From The 2026 Budget Speech
Infrastructure sits at the centre of South Africa’s fiscal recovery plan. In the 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed that stabilising debt and accelerating public investment are twin priorities. For the infrastructure...
Water
Metro News
President Ramaphosa Lauds eThekwini for Early Recovery
President Cyril Ramaphosa says eThekwini has moved from the brink of decline to early recovery but warned that stabilisation must now give way to structural economic reform if the metro is to achieve catalytic growth. Addressing stakeholders at the...
Latest Results Show Marine Outfalls Remain Within Permit Conditions
At the recent Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) in February, the City of Cape Town presented the latest operational performance and environmental monitoring results for the marine outfalls at Camps Bay, Green Point and Hout Bay. The findings show that...
A New Era Of Water Security: Commissioning Of The New Brixton Reservoir, Tower And Pumpstation
Johannesburg Water, on the 02 March 2026, commenced the commissioning of the new Brixton Reservoir, Tower and Pumpstation Complex. The technical team will burn the midnight oil to address snags and bugs on the system. The commissioning is expected...
Waste
Engineering
African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The...
Short-Staffed Municipal Engineering Teams Need More Capacity To Turn The Tide On Service Delivery
With local government elections taking place in South Africa this year, public discussion around service delivery has intensified. Residents and communities are increasingly frustrated by water shortages, failing roads and broken infrastructure....
CESA Warns of ‘National Infrastructure Maintenance Crisis” ahead of SONA
Ahead of the State Of The Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has warned that South Africa is facing a deepening national infrastructure maintenance crisis driven by years of under-investment,...
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Digital Magazines
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.
