Yoliswa Dlamini didn’t choose forestry – it chose her. Growing up in Melmoth, a small town in Zululand, weekends and holidays as the oldest child meant following her forester father into the plantations. She learned to operate farm machinery...
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board (FBB) on Friday, 1 August 2025. The launch will take place in the City of uMhlathuze,...
Leachate is a contaminated liquid formed when rainwater or moisture percolates through waste, absorbing various pollutants. Its complex and variable nature makes treatment difficult. Leachate management often begins before the leachate is even...
South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. As dams run low, taps run dry, and communities struggle, a powerful...
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient? A smart city uses digital tools such as sensors,...
As South Africans mark Plastic Free July by rethinking their packaging choices, data shows the country has recovered 1.3 million tonnes of paper and packaging materials, diverting 72.1% of recyclable paper from landfill, up from 59.2% in 2023. The...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)’s Central Branch is proud to present its Integrated Waste Management Training Programme, taking place from 19–21 August 2025 at the EduTech Training Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This...
By replacing more than 117km of sewer pipes across Cape Town, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate exceeded its annual target. Through smart planning and 61 projects implemented across the metro, the City continues to prioritise reliable...
The Kariba Dam is located on the Zambezi River, which forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Based on reservoir capacity (180,600 hm3), it is the largest dam in the world. With structural failure looming due to erosion, urgent rehabilitation...
In South Africa, the tyre recycling sector is still largely focused on shredding, crumb production, and energy recovery. Unlike other continents, there is no operational large-scale devulcanisation plant. Introducing one could not only open up new...
