With the requirement for trenchless technology surging there is an urgent need to educate installers and end-users. It was in this spirit of education and knowledge sharing that the world’s leading authorities on trenchless technologies gathered in...
Surfers, marine experts, and environmental organisations are joining forces to raise awareness about plastic pollution in South Africa’s oceans. Marine plastic debris is one of the biggest challenges facing the planet today. Predictions are...
Despite the challenging economic climate in South Africa the sun is still shining on the commercial vehicle market which reported another month of growth in October. Year-on-year statistics for October show that sales grew by 5.3% to 2 648 units. ...
With Africa’s municipal solid waste expected to double by 2025, the country’s waste sector is characterised by both threats and opportunities. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report states that 244 million tonnes of municipal solid...
The eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the country’s first mini-bus taxi incentive programme. The programme forms part of the municipality’s drive to transform public transport in the City through the construction of road infrastructure...
Tau Morwe has been appointed as acting Group Chief Executive at Transnet with effect from 1 November 2018 to 30 April 2019. Transnet hopes that Morwe’s appointment will assist in strengthening and consolidating its governance procedures, adding...
The Limpopo Government will place Giyani and Fetakgomo municipalities under administration due to their dire financial position. Premier Stan Mathabatha says these municipalities have cash-flow problems and are unable to render services. They are...
The City of Tshwane has partnered with the Mabopane Network Forum and Landfill Consult to support the Tshwane South College’s initiative to keep its Odi Campus clean. Through the partnership, which was formed during National Clean up Week 2017, the...
In a bid to tackle violent service delivery protests President Cyril Rampahosa says government has established an inter-ministerial task team. The task team forms part of government’s multi-disciplinary and systemic approach to the issue of service...
SMEC South Africa’s Kresen Manicum has scooped the title of Technologist of the Year at the 2018 South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Awards held in Cape Town recently. Manicum received the award for his leadership qualities,...
