Every day, healthcare facilities create volumes of waste that must be disposed of safely and effectively. Kirsten Kelly recently visited Averda’s City Deep Electro-Thermal Deactivation (ETD) plant that receives around 1 000 tonnes of medical waste...
This Blue November, Professional Process Controllers can save and stand a chance to win! Renew your 2026 membership or become a new member by 30 November 2025, and you will: Pay 2025 rates Stay connected to WISA’s professional network Automatically...
In a landmark moment for South Africa’s tourism and heritage rail sector, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company have signed a 25-year concession agreement to operate and manage the iconic Outeniqua Choo...
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in Mpumalanga faces a major water shortfall, but through disciplined funding, infrastructure projects, and community engagement, it is steadily improving supply, sanitation, and compliance – showing how...
South Africa’s transport challenges demand a holistic, long-term approach that integrates planning, technical expertise and governance across all levels of government. Public transport systems like Rea Vaya and MyCiTi, inspired by successful...
With a road infrastructure network stretching 27 478 kilometres, South Africa’s national roads are an important lifeline of the economy. A safe, efficient and reliable road network is vital to the health of the nation’s economy, much like the...
Engen has once again been crowned South Africa’s “Coolest Petrol Station” in the Sunday Times GenNext Awards. This marks an extraordinary 16-year winning streak for South Africa’s biggest fuel and convenience brand and reaffirms its deep connection...
Plastic remains a top priority for South Africa’s recycling initiatives. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a highly recyclable plastic and is the material of choice for plastic bottles. The process of PET recycling varies, but usually follows...
Over the past three decades, bio-trickling odour control has become a proven, reliable solution at wastewater plants. However, despite the technology’s proven track record, there are still many misconceptions or misnomers about bio-trickling...
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has in recent weeks conducted oversight visits to several key water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the country. On 9 October 2025, the committee toured the Central Basin Acid Mine...
