The Polystyrene Association of South Africa says plastics are not the problem everyone has made them out to be and that a lack of appropriate waste disposal infrastructure is the real challenge. This comes after a Portfolio Committee on...
The City of Cape Town has allocated an additional R115 million for clean-up operations as part of its efforts to maintain the beauty the mother city has become renowned for. This comes after calls from residents for the City to keep a lid on...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency is in the process of testing a new pothole repair technology that it hopes will help its efforts to provide safe road infrastructure for all. According to the JRA the city is on an urgent quest to help repair roads...
The City of Ekurhuleni has issued a statement distancing itself from a bogus wheelie bin tender that has seen numerous entrepreneurs scammed out of money. The City explained that the 260ℓ wheelie bin tender claims to be supplied by a service...
Bio-conservation experts in North West say wetlands and their prime ecosystems are at risk due to the growing human impact of farming and urbanisation. This exposes the country to higher risk of climate-related hazards and natural disasters....
Water issues will once again take centre stage this March as the Department of Water and Sanitation embarks on its annual Water Month activities with the aim of highlighting the importance of water. As always the issues and discussions will...
In a water scarce country, like South Africa, smart metering can be a utility’s best ally in the fight to preserve water and promote conservation. However as the adoption of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) becomes more widespread, its appeal...
Africa’s first solar powered desalination plant has successfully produced more than 10 million litres of drinkable water. The plant, which is located in the Hessequa Municipality, has been providing water to the drought stricken community of...
The Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport has officially launched a project to upgrade the R42/Potch Road in the south of Johannesburg as part of its efforts to improve the structural and functional condition of the carriageway. Speaking at...
The African Development Bank is calling on development partners to scale up their support for the implementation of sanitation projects in order to fast track Africa’s progress and deliver on their promise to the continent. Speaking at the...
