This Women’s Day, let’s talk about something often overlooked: the critical link between infrastructure and gender equality. In many communities across South Africa and Africa, the lack of basic infrastructure – from safe public transport to...
The Gauteng Provincial Government is undertaking the Garsfontein Road (K50) upgrading project to support the Mooikloof Mega City development. The residential and commercial mega project is one of strategic integrated projects aimed at providing...
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) wishes to announce that, by mutual agreement, the employment of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Chief Executive, Mr Pepi Silinga, was terminated effective 16 July 2025. Transnet will soon begin the search...
As the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in the Western Cape, we are delighted with the downpours that have fallen across our catchments in recent weeks. Although dams are not overflowing as they were at the same time last year, recent...
Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel for the month of August. Those who use diesel and paraffin, however,...
Due diligence studies are comprehensive investigations into a mining project conducted before a project takes place. This is used to check if a project can deliver its stated outcomes. SRK Consulting, a mining consultation company, notes that...
Building on the momentum of the 7th WISA YWP-ZA Conference, the 8th edition calls young water professionals (YWPs) from across South Africa to reflect on two pivotal questions: “What comes after breaking silos?” and “How do we sustain synergy in...
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national regulatory framework for water and sanitation, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is set to host a series of workshops on the Revised Compulsory National Water and Sanitation Services...
Government is creating an economic response package to address job losses and lessen the impact of the United States’ decision to impose a 30% unilateral tariff on its imports. This package will include the establishment of an export support desk...
Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted the 2025 SAICE Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) breakfast in July. The event drew leading...
