Expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging consumes landfill space when discarded. Reusing this waste product would relieve landfill pressures and provide geotechnical benefits. Previous studies of waste materials for soil reinforcement highlighted the...
Government has entered into a second generation social contract with corporate South Africa and civil society in an effort to accelerate the provision of decent human settlements to the people, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini said on...
Water supply difficulties in the area of Majakaneng and neighbouring areas are about to be a thing of the past. Last week a task team commissioned to work around the clock in the area, repaired 6 of the 12 valves that needed attention. The system...
Over two hundred families are living in appalling conditions at Pom-fret, a former military base near Vryburg in North West. There is no running water, electricity or health facilities. The government blames old infrastructure and illegal...
The eThekwini Municipality is appealing to members of the community to be vigilant and avoid any form of contact with water from the Umbilo River, until further notice. This comes after contaminated water seeped into the Umbilo River through...
President Jacob Zuma revealed plans that are in motion to deal with the country’s electricity challenges, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening. He delivered his speech as Eskom’s power grid remains constrained, with the...
President Jacob Zuma revealed plans that are in motion to deal with the country’s electricity challenges, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening. He delivered his speech as Eskom’s power grid remains constrained, with the...
Government has set aside a total of R2.1 billion to revitalise distressed mining towns in the country, President Jacob Zuma said during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. He said R290 million had been approved for informal settlement...
Infrastructure development was a focal point of President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday night. He noted that the National Infrastructure Development programme continues to be a key job driver and catalyst for economic...
President Jacob Zuma says the National Infrastructure Development programme continues to be a key job driver and catalyst for economic growth. “Water is a critical resource for economic growth and a better life. Several projects aimed at providing...
