When we talk about recycling, most people immediately think of plastics, paper, or scrap metal. Glass often gets overlooked, despite being one of the most recyclable materials available. Unlike many materials, glass can be recycled indefinitely...
Purposely dumping waste into rivers has caused horrific damage to the environment, and public health. Considering that South Africa is also water-scarce this environmental crime is tantamount to “environmental treason,” betraying the country in the...
As businesses across the Western Cape assess the impact of severe rain, flooding, and storm damage, commercial property owners and operators are being urged not to stop their recovery efforts once visible water has been removed. The warning follows...
The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has successfully concluded Rail Access Agreements (RAAs) with all 11 Train Operating Companies (TOCs) that were allocated slots, marking a major milestone in South Africa’s rail reform journey. The...
Affordable and renewable energy is shaping the 21st century. South Africans know this from experience. Responding to severe electricity shortages, a massive boom in renewable energy legislation, deployment, and adoption rapidly shifted the...
Intense public interest and an overwhelming volume of documentation tabled for the site selection of Eskom’s proposed new 5,200MW nuclear power station has led to a three-week extension of the public review period. The original 5 May closing date...
South Africa’s latest Green Drop results reveal a worsening wastewater crisis, with nearly half of systems now in a critical state. More than a warning, the data demands action. The WISA 2026 Biennial Conference offers a platform to move from...
South Africa’s infrastructure cycle is starting to wake up. Road upgrades. Water projects. Energy infrastructure. Civil works. Billions of rands are beginning to move into the market after years of delay. For construction companies, the...
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department confirmed that the victims received medical attention, while disaster-management officials continue to monitor the situation and investigate the incident. “To date, four...
