South Africa continues to rely heavily on landfill as its primary waste disposal method, a reality driven largely by cost, but one that carries significant environmental and social consequences. “Landfilling is the dominant method of disposal...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling on the public to actively participate in the process of redefining the next phase of local governance by submitting inputs into the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government....
South Africans are choosing gas in record numbers. Whether it’s firing up the braai, keeping the house warm through winter or powering a stove, gas has become a household staple for millions. Here’s what’s driving the switch: The...
South Africa’s sanitation sector is evolving – and innovative onsite wastewater solutions are needed now more than ever. The Water Partnership Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) calling on technology developers, solution...
The recently launched Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong in the Kingdom of Lesotho represents a landmark achievement under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Cabinet said on Thursday. The new bridge will ensure uninterrupted access to...
South Africa Infrastructure Expo returns from 9 – 11 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, this year expanding to include Transport Evolution Africa. The events connect government institutions, infrastructure financiers,...
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday. The price adjustments are effective from today. “During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on municipalities across several provinces to activate preparedness and response measures following a warning by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) of an intense cut-off...
In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in certain areas of the Eden...
South Africa’s latest Green Drop Report is more than a dataset. It is a diagnostic of an essential national service in critical condition. Of 848 wastewater treatment works assessed, 396 are in a critical state, while only about a quarter...
