The future of e-tolls
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says scrapping e-tolls remains government’s top priority. Source:...
90 000 litres of water delivered to drought-stricken Karoo
The Western Cape government has delivered 90,000 litres of water to the drought-stricken Karoo. The water has been sent to replenish water reservoirs in Ladismith and Zoar, areas which are severely affected by the ongoing drought. It is also to...
No more plastic and packaging
No more plastic and packaging. That is the call from consumers. According to a global IPSOS survey, at least 80-per cent of people want manufacturers to reduce packaging. Source:...
SA’s first ‘plastic road’ opens in Jeffreys Bay
The country’s first plastic road has been officially opened in Jeffreys Bay and could result in an international plastic road company setting up a factory in SA. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of Woltemade Street in Jeffreys Bay took...
Pick n Pay joins the global fight against food waste
Pick n Pay has asked 20 of its biggest suppliers to join the company in a new global project to combat food waste. Backed by 10 of the world’s largest food retailers and manufacturers, the initiative will focus on in-store and supply...
Minister Mbalula launches road safety campaign
Remote technology could be used to monitor accidents on freeways, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Monday. In addition it could help reduce the number of accidents, he said during the launch of the road safety campaign. The Department of...
Waterfall development in Midrand wins award
The Waterfall development in Midrand has received kudos at the International Property Awards. It’s come out tops as the worlds best mixed use development. Source:...
Government considers new logistics entity to transform transport sector
The government is looking to establish a national shipping carrier to kick-start transformation in the transport sector, particularly in the maritime and aviation industries. According to BusinessDay, this comes as South African Airways (SAA)...
Tshwane residents facing 8-month water crisis due to damaged pipeline
Some Tshwane residents will be left without water for at least eight months following torrential rains that caused devastation to a key pipeline, a report has said. More than 300 000 people could face the crisis after heavy damages to a water...
