Work has started to clear waste collection backlogs following the dismissal of 49 waste workers in Kempton Park. All depot managers are on alert with regard to management of holding employee meetings during working hours, some of which have led to...
The Ctrack Freight & Transport Index shows that only sea freight volumes recorded positive growth during the fourth quarter of 2019. The freight volume decline of -4,5% over the last year is the steepest since May 2016 for the total logistics...
Government must do more to ensure that quality infrastructure is provided in all schools in the country. That’s the call made by deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo. He attended a handover ceremony of a newly revamped primary school in...
The City of Ekurhuleni has moved to deal with the 49 unruly waste collection workers who engaged in gross misconduct by constantly rendering waste collection services mainly in Kempton Park unworkable. It is alleged that on Saturday the workers...
The country’s body of construction contractors Master Builders South Africa (MBSA), has called for an urgent meeting with the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology. The meeting is meant to provide clarity on the standing of thousands...
After an impressive week at the end of January – which saw dam levels rise after some rainfall – the Cape Town dam levels have yet again dropped. The facilities have seen 1.6% of their combined water totals chalked off over the past seven days. The...
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu met with community leaders of Emfuleni Local Municipality to address their concerns following a visit to the Vaal River Intervention Project. Sisulu and the attendees received an...
Residents of QwaQwa have rejected the tanks saying they just want running water in their taps citing the long distance to travel as only one of the factors making this plan unsustainable. Source:...
Adidas said Tuesday that more than half of the polyester used in its products this year would come from recycled material, including millions of shoes made from plastic waste. In 2020, the share of recycled polyester in Adidas products will...
When it comes to plastic alternatives, there are two materials that consumers are likely to encounter; bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. Most people think that bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are one and the same, but in reality, they...
