As South Africa’s economic engine and most densely populated province, Gauteng depends on reliable infrastructure to sustain growth, support development and fulfil every citizen’s constitutional right to safe water. Dr. Khathutshelo Godfrey...
The idea of technology too small to see but having a profound impact sounds like science fiction, but today nanotechnology is not only available, it is increasingly viable for monitoring water quality and treating wastewater. Nanotechnology is the...
The Shoprite Group’s Centurion distribution centre has achieved Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification, confirming that more than 90% of waste generated at the site is diverted from landfill. This reflects a broader operational model within...
The announcement to temporarily withhold equitable shares due to municipalities in July was met with both cheers and scrutiny. Equitable shares are ‘non-negotiable’, and the national government has no say in how those shares are used by the...
South Africa’s scrap metal sector already delivers one of the country’s most effective circular economy systems, but aligning compliance requirements with the operational realities of the industry remains a major challenge, says Alfred Julius...
As Africa grapples with increasing water scarcity, climate variability and growing food demands, the conversation around water management is shifting. No longer viewed simply as an input for irrigation, water is increasingly recognised as the...
South Africa’s water sector faces an enormous financing challenge. With an estimated R90 billion required annually for water and sanitation infrastructure, but average spending of just R17 billion a year between 2018 and 2022, the gap...
As South Africa’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework matures, refurbishers are emerging as a critical yet underdeveloped link in the country’s e-waste value chain. According to Keith Anderson, CEO of eWASA, the shift from a...
Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, confirms that the National Treasury is temporarily withholding R13.5 billion in equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities across all nine provinces, including major metros like the City of Johannesburg....
