Any building project comes with its own set of challenges, but this is particularly true of large-scale or institutional developments, like schools, universities, libraries, hospitals, and multi-use precincts. With multiple stakeholders involved,...
Get ready to connect, learn, and lead the future of water and sustainability in South Africa. WISA invites you to a powerful three-day lineup of engaging masterclasses at IFAT Africa 2025, where water challenges meet innovative solutions –...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) urges all South Africans to roll up their sleeves and participate in cleaning polluted rivers as part of the 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign. The campaign, which is observed annually in July, is a nationwide...
The City of Cape Town just released the draft 2050 long-term plan detailing the goals and actions that the city hopes to achieve in the coming years. The document is out and available for public comment here. The City’s strategic planning unit...
Geospatial information science company – AfriGIS – has recently launched a digital platform called Resolve Water to help companies foster improved water management, resilience, sustainability, and investment in the face of growing water challenges...
The forecast is from Friday, 4 July into Sunday, 6 July. Among the potential impacts are localised flooding of roads and settlements and saturation of waterways. ‘The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City’s...
South Africa’s construction sector is being systematically undermined by criminal syndicates. Commonly referred to as the “construction mafia,” these groups extort, intimidate, and sabotage construction projects across the country. Their actions...
The debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress. Three pivotal elements significantly contribute to this. Firstly, the rules governing the international banking...
Winter brings increased energy costs and colder temperatures, prompting many South Africans to rely on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for heating and cooking. LPG offers many benefits, including being a cleaner and safer energy source when used...
The Bloemfontein High Court has ordered the dissolution of the Ngwathe Local Municipality. Citing the municipality’s dismal record on providing services, its managerial instability, and its mounting debt, the court ruled that the Free State...
