The Minister of water and sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu, outlined the projects that will be embarked upon following the Department’s intervention in section 63 of the water services Act, 108 of 1997, in uMkhanyakude District...
The Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) have reportedly remained in a strong position this week, with some of thecritical dams within it remaining at firm levels. In comparison to last year at this time when the system (IVRS) hovered at 90.9%, its...
South Africans are all too aware of the ongoing electricity supply issues facing the country. The deteriorating electrical generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure is cause for significant concern. By Frikkie Malan, head of...
Speaking on municipalities’ failure to deliver basic water and sanitation services, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dikeledi Magadzi says municiplaities need to be engaged and assisted to ensure adherence to the national norms and...
The Mpumalanga Green Economy Development Plan aims to change the province’s economy from relying on coal-based energy to one boasting biomass-based energy, sustainable agriculture, tourism and eco-conscious towns by 2030. The Mpumalanga province is...
By Jorisna Bonthuys The theme of this year’s World Water Day is ‘Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible’. As it is a vital resource in South African cities, the Water Research Commission (WRC) has funded a research project to improve the...
Whether it is going to a landfill or a recycling facility, waste should be compacted for easy handling and efficient transportation. South Africa is quickly running out of landfill airspace, and industry experts have warned that the country is on...
According to a report from Transparency Market Research, the industrial waste management market is expected to be valued at R16 trillion by the end of 2031. The report further states that the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth...
The South African plastics industry’s collection and recycling initiatives have had a positive effect on reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment and society. Plastics SA’s Executive Director, Anton Hanekom says there has been a 35%...
Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant located in Pretoria, which produces the Ranger pickup for domestic sales and exports to over 100 global markets, now sources 35% of its electricity completely emissions-free, directly from the sun. The project is the...
