In the aftermath of a special council meeting regarding a waste collection report in Cape Town, the ANC has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of being a party in crisis. The meeting, closed to the public, revealed a report implicating a senior...
Mining is regulated by the Department of Mineral Resources in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act. However, DWS has a particular interest in mining’s negative impact on water as well as the vast quantities of water used in mining...
Over the current financial year, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will spend R87 million on generators and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) installations for sewer and water pump stations, as well as bulk water and...
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, is spearheading significant reforms within the construction industry, aiming to address longstanding issues that have hindered its progress. At the recent National Stakeholder Forum convened...
Eskom has informed Rand Water of its planned maintenance to work on the transformers that supply power at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant (ZWTP). The Eight (8)-hour planned maintenance is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 21 January 2024,...
Schneider Electric emphasizes the imperative role of electrification and digitalization in expediting decarbonization efforts, asserting the critical need for widespread deployment of existing technologies to curb the escalating threat of climate...
In 2024, South Africa’s businesses grapple with a formidable risk – critical infrastructure blackouts – as per the Allianz Risk Barometer. This peril maintains its top-ranking position for the second consecutive year, drawing insights from...
Water is a central element of the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel controls several water pipelines entering Gaza. But water can also be a source of hope for an alternative future. By Clive Lipchin (adjunct professor:...
Water availability is a key investment risk to mining in many African countries. According to Peter Shepherd, partner and principal hydrologist at SRK Consulting, water allocation demands early attention and a commitment to meeting stringent...
