Moves to reduce plastic bag usage in South Africa haven’t worked as well as expected. Legislation around the manufacturing and consumption of plastic packets was introduced in 2003 in the form of taxes and new regulation on production....
Plastic shopping bag waste could soon be a thing of the past. This follows the development of 100% biodegradable plastic bags by a team of scientists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Polymer and Composite Research...
In an effort to bolster safety when moving hazardous materials, the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) will be providing training to more than 20 auditors in August. Transporting dangerous goods, including hazardous chemicals, has...
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called for transformation in the waste sector so it can significantly contribute to the growth of the secondary materials economy. She believes this will help foster job creation at an entry level, and...
The establishment of a regional information hub is being advocated by the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF). NEPAD believes this development should be used to advertise bankable projects in Africa, and has proposed that...
Following a series of community negotiations, development of the False Bay Incremental Development Area (IDA) is progressing well, the City of Cape Town said earlier this month. Anda Ntsodo, mayco member for the east side of the city said: “It is...
Brian Molefe’s R30 million “golden handshake” will come under close scrutiny by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday. When news of the payout surfaced, opposition parties and independent bodies were...
Natural infrastructure is just as important as built infrastructure as it provides the basis for crops and raw materials which drive the economy. It also protects the country’s built infrastructure. However, natural infrastructure is...
The recent publication of a guideline to the 2014 Construction Regulations by the Department of Labour provides clarity on certain definitions and sub-regulations, however it fails to address a number of items. This is according to the Master...
The Concrete Conference brings the industry together in a unique way and addresses the changing construction landscape alongside new techniques and technological advancements. The Southern Africa Readymix Association (Sarma) has an important role...
