Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City successfully invested R9,5bn in infrastructure in 2024/25, an all-time record for a South African metro. Overall, the City spent 92,3% of its capital budget, with Safety and Security...
The global shift toward a future powered by green energy solutions must be fair and equitable – safeguarding workers, protecting vulnerable communities and ensuring that no nation is excluded from the benefits of a sustainable future. This is...
Local water and wastewater engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, WEC Water, has successfully completed a contract for the design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of a 2 Ml /day lamella clarifier for a water...
As water shortages and intermittent supply continue to affect households in Gauteng, Rand Water’s Group Chief Executive, Sipho Mosai indicates that South Africa is not facing a bulk water crisis, but rather maintenance recovery and other challenges...
Yoliswa Dlamini didn’t choose forestry – it chose her. Growing up in Melmoth, a small town in Zululand, weekends and holidays as the oldest child meant following her forester father into the plantations. She learned to operate farm machinery...
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board (FBB) on Friday, 1 August 2025. The launch will take place in the City of uMhlathuze,...
Leachate is a contaminated liquid formed when rainwater or moisture percolates through waste, absorbing various pollutants. Its complex and variable nature makes treatment difficult. Leachate management often begins before the leachate is even...
South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. As dams run low, taps run dry, and communities struggle, a powerful...
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient? A smart city uses digital tools such as sensors,...
