‘We pledged to kick affordable housing delivery into high gear. And that’s what this legislative change does. These by-law changes will support and enable new micro-developers to deliver affordable housing in townships, informal, and...
Customers are reminded that Rand Water will conduct major maintenance work on the bulk supplier’s Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes systems from 30 June to 2 July 2025, which will impact on some of Johannesburg Water’s systems. The maintenance will be...
Henrik Harboe of Norway has highlighted the crucial role of the third Sherpa meeting in addressing international crises, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the broader tensions in the Middle East. “We are halfway...
Flood risk assessments are critical for authorities to gather the data needed to develop and implement effective flood mitigation strategies, according to Tshilidzi Netshitangani, principal scientist at SRK Consulting (South Africa). “Such...
As South Africa faces mounting demands for innovation, sustainability and social progress, the construction sector’s future depends on its ability to harness the full spectrum of available talent. Central to this evolution is the advancement of...
The growing environmental impact of the retail industry has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France’s senate approving a bill that directly addresses the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. The bill proposes to...
Every parking ticket printed has an environmental footprint. They need raw materials, energy for processing, and water for production. Discarded parking tickets contribute to land-based litter and pollution, especially if they’re not recycled...
In his address to the City Council, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis thanked all who participated in the vigorous public debate on the budget. ‘Our budget asks a little more of those who can afford it, while protecting basic services for those who can’t...
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