President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs. In his State of the Nation last week, he admitted that load shedding is the inevitable consequence of Eskom’s inability to service its power plants over many years.
Pikitup has temporarily stopped accepting domestic waste at Marie Louise dump. Originally published on 17 September 2025 on GroundUp News | By Ihsaan Haffejee About 140 waste reclaimers at Marie Louise landfill have been left with no income after...
The rapid rise in the global population, coinciding with the manufacturing, mining, processing and demand for consumer goods, has placed additional pressure on waste management. Whilst there is an ongoing effort to divert waste, both municipal and...
On 30 March, the world observes the International Day of Zero Waste, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness and fostering global action towards waste reduction, sustainable resource management, and environmental preservation. South Africa (SA)...