While the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) has led to billions of rand being invested in South Africa’s motor industry, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen SA (VWSA) managing director, said government support was lacking and many...
A turnaround strategy and the implementation of a new supply chain management policy is the number one priority of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), according to the group’s acting CEO Collins Letsoalo. The change in policy follows...
The annual Road Safety Summit will address ongoing concerns regarding the proposed regulations that are intended to reduce road carnage. The summit will be hosted by the Intelligence Transfer Centre in November and will address the following:...
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) will be hosting its annual Infrastructure Indaba, a tripartite alliance between the 3Cs (Consulting Engineers, Contractors and Clients), all working together to improve the quality of services, the industry...
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane signed a water co-operation agreement with Italy that will allow South Africa to collaborate on projects that will help improve SA’s management of its water resources. The project aims to improve...
Eight wooden stakes, 30cm of fabric and a hammer is all you need to install the latest DIY food waste recycling garden. The concept was created by Karen Heron, founder and CEO of Earth Probiotic, a food waste composting company. “I saw a need for...
It may seem that thousands of little plastic bread tags and a wheelchair have nothing in common, however the “Bread tags for Wheelchairs” project has entered its ninth successful year. As part of the upcoming National Disability Rights Awareness...
The 23rd WasteCon conference got underway in Johannesburg this week. The biennial conference brought together hundreds of industry experts to discuss challenges facing the ever-changing waste management sector. Jonathan Shamrock, Chairman of the...
Suzelle takes you through a few simple steps on how to shop smarter and recycle correctly. These include: Putting recyclable plastic items in a clear bag to easily differentiate it from normal trash. Do not recycle paper plates or pizza boxes if...
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has accused power utility Eskom of abusing its position as chief operator of SA’s national grid. The association said Eskom was favouring its own investment in new power plants, when the power...
