The country’s body of construction contractors Master Builders South Africa (MBSA), has called for an urgent meeting with the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology. The meeting is meant to provide clarity on the standing of thousands...
After an impressive week at the end of January – which saw dam levels rise after some rainfall – the Cape Town dam levels have yet again dropped. The facilities have seen 1.6% of their combined water totals chalked off over the past seven days. The...
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu met with community leaders of Emfuleni Local Municipality to address their concerns following a visit to the Vaal River Intervention Project. Sisulu and the attendees received an...
Residents of QwaQwa have rejected the tanks saying they just want running water in their taps citing the long distance to travel as only one of the factors making this plan unsustainable. Source:...
Adidas said Tuesday that more than half of the polyester used in its products this year would come from recycled material, including millions of shoes made from plastic waste. In 2020, the share of recycled polyester in Adidas products will...
When it comes to plastic alternatives, there are two materials that consumers are likely to encounter; bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. Most people think that bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are one and the same, but in reality, they...
The plastics and packaging industries of South Africa, represented by have both welcomed the announcement made by Ms Barbara Creecy, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) to scrap the existing Section 28 plan for developing an...
Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) newly elected President, Sugen Pillay, presented his presidential message and theme for the year at a function held in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. Pillay’s 2020 theme is ‘2020 – A time for...
Moves are reportedly being made to rein in the disruption of construction sites by the so-called ‘construction mafia’ or business forums. This will be done through the use of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca). According to Moneyweb, SA...
