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...
The continuous rain throughout South Africa has boosted the country’s water levels, usually a good situation. However, over capacity dams pose flooding risks and the Vaal River system level is currently at 112% necessitating a controlled...
Enlit Africa, the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors brings a sharp focus on investment and finance to proceedings as pivotal drivers of Africa’s energy transformation. As the energy sector grapples with...
South Africa’s ongoing water crisis has been primarily linked to inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and governance issues. However, an increasingly significant yet frequently ignored contributor is vandalism, which plays a major role...
Every year, millions of tonnes of paper, plastic, and other recyclables are collected through drop-off centres and collection services, yet much of this valuable material is compromised before it even reaches the recycling facility. Mixing certain...
