By Daniel J Petrie et al. Constraints around security and the affordability of energy are increasingly driving planning decisions in municipal water and sanitation service provision. Download the full version here:Â WWTW design Achieving optimum...
South Africa’s air transport sector reportedly supports around 490,000 jobs, including tourism-related employment, and contributes 3.5% (US$12 million) to the country’s gross domestic product. These were some of the findings highlighted in a...
The minister of transport Joe Maswanganyi and police minister Fikile Mbalula spoke out against the recent violent attacks involving metro taxi operators and e-hailing operators, particularly in the Gauteng province. The ministers appealed for calm,...
The City of Johannesburg’s ‘No Joints Policy’ which was implemented to address traffic light downtime is starting to show positive results, mayoral committee member for transport Nonhlanhla Makhuba said. The policy serves to progressively reduce...
The City of Johannesburg has declared a ‘war on potholes’, city mayor Herman Mashaba said. The city said it has prioritised the repair of potholes around the city as there are thousands which are dangerous and disruptive. These were caused by...
Susan Cole, owner and director of water treatment products company Aqua Resources SA, says that starting her own business was one of the most daunting and rewarding moments in her career. She challenges other women in the water sector to embrace...
As the world’s cities grow, the need for odour control at wastewater works and other waste handling municipal facilities has skyrocketed. What products and services does QFS offer to assist its public and private sector clients manage odours from...
In unveiling its new ‘Africa Organisation’, Veolia Water Technologies has entered the next chapter in its history. The water solutions specialist is laying out a new global vision that will enhance its ability to respond to Africa’s water treatment...
By Reginald Sethole Legoabe Municipal service delivery has always generated significant public interest because of frequent service delivery protests and risks generated – by infrastructure breakdowns – for public health, environmental integrity...
By Danielle Petterson By 2011, Stellenbosch Municipality had a huge backlog in the availability of bulk infrastructure, hampering development and growth in the region and leading to a moratorium on all new developments. The reason for this was the...