AfriSam’s Rapid Hard Cement is a product that transformed the construction industry with its unique characteristics and unparalleled benefits. Designed for projects requiring high early strength, AfriSam Rapid Hard Cement is engineered to...
Get ready to dive into the future of water innovation! The WISA 2026 Biennial Conference & Exhibition is set to take place from 22 to 24 July 2026 at the world-class Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This highly anticipated...
The Waste RDI Roadmap is aimed at supporting the transformation of the waste sector through the generation of scientific evidence. The CSIR was tasked with implementing the roadmap on behalf of the government. Prof Linda Godfrey, a principal...
A growing concern in South Africa is the lack of service delivery and littering in poorer areas. This issue jeopardises the health and safety of South Africans, with the greatest impact on the country’s most vulnerable populations. It is...
The Pollution Research Group was established in the 1970s and then the UKZN WASH R&D Centre was formed in 2020. You have been operating for over 50 years. What has changed over the years and what has remained the same? RR: We originally focused...
There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), particularly in light of recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in the region’s roads, bridges, and water...
E-waste is a growing problem in South Africa. The reliance on electronics for everything from communication to entertainment has led to rising demand for and use of electronics and batteries that will eventually need to be thrown away. Batteries...
Green buildings are not only for the privileged few, they are accessible and beneficial to all. As South Africa faces rising energy costs, water shortages, and growing investor pressure for assets that meet ESG (Environmental, Social, and...
The waste sector has to stay up to date with the latest trends in environmental protection. With new technologies and policies springing up around South Africa’s move towards the circular economy, older technology must be re-evaluated in favour of...
The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment. The Urban Mobility Directorate’s proposed operational budget for the next financial year alone, starting on 1...
