The 2020 Clean-Up & Recycle SA week took place from 14 – 19 September 2020, marking South Africa’s 24th year of participating in the annual International Coastal Clean-Up Day. The annual International Coastal Clean-Up Day...
Government will have to spend about R6 million on water tanks and trucks for emergency relief of the current water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. “Rand Water estimated that it would cost government R6 million to procure 100 x 5 000...
The V&A Waterfront has achieved another sustainability accolade, the Green Buildings Council of South Africa (GBCSA) handed over a plaque recognising the sustainable development of the Silo District’s No. 6 Silo building. The building, which...
South Africa’s construction industry continues to suffer the effects of the national lockdown. Unexpected delays and disruptions have resulted in increasing construction costs, which have had a knock-on effect for both developers and end-users....
As Nelson Mandela Bay declares ‘Day Zero’ and the Vaal Dam’s levels continue to decline, South Africa is yet again reminded of its status as a water scarce country. Nelson Mandela Bay has become South Africa’s first large city to reach Day Zero,...
In March of last year, the World Bank put out a report on electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa. The study measured how people were both able and unable to access electricity by region and country. The findings were a wake-up call for policy...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said on Sunday that it may have to impose water restrictions across the country, this is due to the absence of heavy downpours in the coming months. DWS issued a weekly report on the status of water...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has announced that R50m had been allocated for drought intervention in Eastern Cape Municipalities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by acting director-general, Trevor Balzer, during a joint media briefing...
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and Sanitation has reiterated its plea to residents to use water sparingly. This comes as this week’s dam levels report has shown yet another decline in the province’s levels from 55,5% to 54,9%. One of the...
Infrastructure News Round Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In this weeks installment: Department of Water and Sanitation calls for responsible water...
