In a landmark moment for South Africa’s tourism and heritage rail sector, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company have signed a 25-year concession agreement to operate and manage the iconic Outeniqua Choo...
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in Mpumalanga faces a major water shortfall, but through disciplined funding, infrastructure projects, and community engagement, it is steadily improving supply, sanitation, and compliance – showing how...
South Africa’s transport challenges demand a holistic, long-term approach that integrates planning, technical expertise and governance across all levels of government. Public transport systems like Rea Vaya and MyCiTi, inspired by successful...
With a road infrastructure network stretching 27 478 kilometres, South Africa’s national roads are an important lifeline of the economy. A safe, efficient and reliable road network is vital to the health of the nation’s economy, much like the...
Engen has once again been crowned South Africa’s “Coolest Petrol Station” in the Sunday Times GenNext Awards. This marks an extraordinary 16-year winning streak for South Africa’s biggest fuel and convenience brand and reaffirms its deep connection...
Plastic remains a top priority for South Africa’s recycling initiatives. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a highly recyclable plastic and is the material of choice for plastic bottles. The process of PET recycling varies, but usually follows...
Over the past three decades, bio-trickling odour control has become a proven, reliable solution at wastewater plants. However, despite the technology’s proven track record, there are still many misconceptions or misnomers about bio-trickling...
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has in recent weeks conducted oversight visits to several key water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the country. On 9 October 2025, the committee toured the Central Basin Acid Mine...
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) today launched four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes valued at R967 million at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 to enhance the terminal’s operational efficiency, cargo-handling capacity, and...
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has announced the launch of a new Stainless Steel Master Plan (SSMP), a national collaborative initiative that will chart the course for the local stainless steel sector’s growth,...
