In our first installment of Infrastructure News Round Up for 2021, we bring you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds.
In our headlines this week:
South Africa to receive first batch of Covid-19 vaccines
Department postpones implementation of EPR Regulations
Covid-19 could accelerate technology adoption in construction
City Power has reported a major power outage triggered by an incident at the Fordsburg Substation, affecting the Orlando Switching Station and resulting in widespread power loss. This outage halted pumping capacity at Rand Water’s Eikenhof...
On Tuesday, the 27th of January 2026, Rand Water experienced an explosion of a motor connected to one of the pumps at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. The explosion had a ripple effect and affected an entire Engine Room 4, resulting in a...
Geosynthetic linings are the barrier between a functional landfill and one that poses public health concerns. These linings are used to separate the waste from the earth underneath, preventing leachate and soil contamination. AKS Lining Systems, a...