It was six days into the 51st annual National Arts Festival (NAF) in July this year, and yet there were no lights to welcome visitors entering the small city of Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) after sunset. Only the occasional shop front cast...
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...
South Africa’s efforts to reduce non-revenue water rely on metering devices, which are regulated to give the desired result. Non-compliant meters threaten accuracy, system compatibility, and longevity. The South African Local Government Association...
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) welcomes the conviction of 26 individuals in the Xhariep District, Free State for theft of Transnet copper cables and essential infrastructure estimated at R29 million. The convictions mark a significant step in the...
Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global emissions but suffers the most from extreme weather, rising temperatures and drought. These disasters...
Amid the annual dry season, many areas are bracing for worsening water shortages. In some areas, up to 70% of residents rely on rivers for their daily water needs, with no access to formal water services. However, in the rural community of Magwaza,...
Fibre-based packaging offers a healthier, more sustainable alternative – and it’s good for the economy too. As Plastic Free July inspires people across the globe to rethink their everyday choices, one easy yet impactful swap is switching to...
South Africa is making its mark in the global effort to tackle plastic pollution, with two prominent industry leaders stepping forward to represent the nation’s paper and packaging sector at the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating...
The Daily Maverick recently reported that the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, announced the completion of two technical investigations into the tragic building collapse in George, Western Cape, in which 34 construction...
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City successfully invested R9,5bn in infrastructure in 2024/25, an all-time record for a South African metro. Overall, the City spent 92,3% of its capital budget, with Safety and Security...
