KwaZulu-Natal’s recent history is informative. Heavy rains and flooding in 2024 caused over 40 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. This followed extreme flooding in the province in 2022, which resulted in over 400 deaths in what has...
South Africa’s water security is being undermined not only by climate-related pressures but also by the failure of many municipalities to maintain critical infrastructure and enforce water-related bylaws. While water boards – members of the...
This is according to the latest figures released by National Treasury, which highlight how members of the group operate under the guise of community forums and use intimidation, extortion, and violence to gain a foothold in government tenders and...
“The upfront cost of water reuse is more expensive than simply using municipal water. However, water reuse provides valuable water security, safeguarding a business’ operations against intermittent water supply. Downtime due to water shortages can...
Government has welcomed the positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, as announced by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday. Real GDP increased marginally by some 0.1% during the first quarter of 2025,...
South Africa is building for a world that no longer exists. Drainage systems can’t handle the influx of rain. Dam storage capacities can’t hold all the water due to sedimentation. Roads and bridges fall apart within years. The country’s...
As our waste crisis deepens, South Africa’s landfills risk looming exhaustion, experts warn. According to Mark Williams-Wynn of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), the country urgently needs alternative waste disposal...
Tefoma Construction selected Rocla’s spigot and socket storm water pipes for use on the Mbudzi Interchange Project that is currently being constructed south of Harare in Zimbabwe. Robert Hill, sales manager of the Infrastructure Specialist Group of...
The mining industry uses water for mineral processing, dust suppression, cooling systems, tailings management as well as drilling and rock cutting. “Without water, a mine will shut down, water is critical to their existence. So wherever possible,...
This article was originally published by The Conversation Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage...
