A major upgrade to the Masibekela water treatment works supports Sustainable Development Goal 6, improves efficiency, and ensures reliable, safe drinking water for villages long affected by scarcity and outdated systems. “Our recent work on the...
Waste pickers have become part of the South African landscape, physically they are visible either on the streets or on landfill sites, and economically they have become the sorting and collecting labour that moves our waste to better places than...
Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With a rapidly growing youth population and increasing demand for affordable technology, there’s a pressing need to address the mounting electronic waste (e-waste) challenge. Every year,...
Bengt Rittri, founder and CEO of Bluewater, a global leader in sustainable water purification and beverage solutions, calls for immediate international action following a disturbing new study linking everyday plastics to a wide range of severe...
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has confirmed the decision by the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal to approve the development on Buitengracht Street. The original plan, for nine storeys, was opposed by residents of the historic suburb. The...
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,...
