South Africa should look to successful strategies from regions like South Australia and California to accelerate the adoption of grid batteries. According to a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD),...
Founded in 1886, Johannesburg began as a mining shanty town. An increasing concern over water followed the euphoria from the discovery of gold. In 1903, Rand Water was formed by individuals and institutions who instead of pursing riches,...
The WISA Gauteng Branch (WISA-GP) has launched the MentWorking Project in Gauteng. A combination between MENToring and networking, the project will connect water professionals of all ages and provide a platform where younger professionals can...
Unless updated and reset, prepaid meters (electricity, water and gas) will not accept new prepaid credit tokens after the 24th November 2024. By Duncan Nortier As we march forward to the deadline, Infrastructure News once again sat down with Dr...
The role of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition will be strengthened by an innovative partnership led by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and the...
June 5 is World Environment Day and this year’s theme is Land Restoration, Desertification & Drought Resilience. “These concerns are of the utmost importance to South Africa because the country is greatly susceptible to all three,” says Leon...
An annual United Nations event, World Environment Day on 5 June promotes global environmental awareness. In acknowledgement of its importance, Elisabeth Nortje, Associate Director: Environment, Africa, and Jonathan Schroder, Water Resources...
The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is thrilled to announce the opening of entries for the 2024 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. Now in their fifth year, the ERWIC Awards continue to set new...
Minister of Water and Sanitation – Senzo Mchunu – sat down with Kirsten Kelly to discuss municipal service delivery, key projects and of course, National Water Month. This year’s World Water Day is observed under the theme, ‘Water for...
By Lesego Khomo For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg’s estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps includes uranium (a...
