The Young Water Professionals (YWP) of WISA hosted a workshop and participated in panel discussions at the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) National Youth Indaba. Held under the theme “Empowering Youth for a Water-Secure Future”, the...
Steel remains the backbone of South Africa’s national infrastructure, yet its susceptibility to corrosion poses a severe threat to longevity and safety. From rail networks and power pylons to bridges and marine structures, corrosion is a costly...
In today’s hyperscale economy, connectivity is no longer enough. Enterprises and global cloud providers are demanding infrastructure that is not only high-performance and scalable but vendor-neutral, interoperable, and built on trust. They...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), is pleased to confirm that criminal proceedings are set to commence following the tragic failure of the 2022...
The Department of Water and Sanitation will hold public consultations on the Rehabilitation Management Guidelines for Water Resources on 04 September 2025, at Southern Sun, Arcadia in Pretoria. The consultations will be held with various...
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), in partnership with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), has formally launched the General Conditions of Contract 2025 (GCC 2025), marking the first major update to the...
In a construction landscape where cost pressures are rising, AfriSam’s Amit Dawneerangen is raising a red flag cautioning contractors that cutting corners on material quality may appear cost-effective in the short term, but it compromises the...
This is a challenging time for municipalities and industrial pump users as ageing infrastructure fails and maintenance requirements for older pumps are becoming increasingly demanding. In response to these needs, KSB Pumps and Valves, a South...
Over the last few decades, coastlines in Kenya, Tanzania and Senegal have undergone significant shifts, shaped by climate pressures and human development. Important heritage sites that include Swahili mosques, late stone age sites, ancient coastal...
Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution. This pioneering initiative was made possible through a partnership between the City of Cape Town’s Water and...
