The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa’s (IWMSA) Central Branch recently celebrated the significant contribution of women to the waste management sector. Speaking as Central Branch Chairperson and Council member, Makgabo van Niekerk...
Post-apartheid South Africa is characterised by frequent public protests. On average, between 2007 and 2013, there were over 11 protests daily. Research shows that protests almost doubled in the 20 years after 1997. Service delivery protests – over...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) notes with deep concern the recent settlement between the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and Eskom, which will see consumers shoulder an additional R54 billion in costs...
The Just Energy Transition (JET) sets out the plan for South Africa’s carbon neutral future, but there is a glaring question that remains: What replaces base load? Baseload refers to the minimum power needed to meet consumer demand, and renewables...
In the heart of Soweto, Nokuthula Tshabalala is proving that recycling is more than just an environmental duty; it’s a pathway to dignified livelihoods, and community upliftment. As the founder of Trash2Treasure, she has built a business that...
EnviroServ’s onsite waste management team is the biggest in the country, and has the biggest pool of staff in the company, reiterating the company’s dedication to reducing waste to landfill. “Whenever a new customer approaches us for assistance, we...
Yolandi Holm has built a career dedicated to transforming the way businesses think about waste. From her early days as a teacher to her current role as EnviroServ’s National Onsite Manager, she has combined curiosity, passion, and a drive to make a...
For decades, the dominant theories and models in urban studies have been built from the experience of a small set of mostly western cities. Other urban contexts, particularly those in Africa, Latin America and Asia, have too often been treated as...
South Africa’s water systems face significant pressure from ageing infrastructure, pollution, climate variability and inconsistent monitoring. At the recent Citizen Science Water symposium hosted by The Independent Institute of Education’s (IIE)...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) convened a landmark Metro Mayors Meeting in Cape Town, bringing together the leadership of all eight metropolitan municipalities to deliberate on pressing challenges, share best practices, and...
