Lizette van der Walt is a lawyer specialising in environmental law. In her 27 years of experience, she noticed a general confusion around environmental laws in South Africa and decided to help by creating the Enviro Legal app. This app is designed...
The state of our water is a uniting issue. 46% of our drinking water systems don’t comply with microbiological standards, a number that should shake us into action. While this very serious issue affects all of us, we often turn to outside help, in...
The modern world runs on electricity, without it, everything grinds to a halt. But, as the global community moves away from fossil fuels, and towards decarbonisation, we must collectively ask: “How do we address this challenge?” Schneider Electric,...
Water quality is a pillar of the modern age, having good clean water is a public expectation. But water quality can change rapidly and unexpectedly for a variety of reasons, so reliable, real-time water management data is essential for both...
While waste management tends to take a back seat when discussing climate change and economic development on the global agenda, there is a growing awareness that sustainable waste management practices – with a transition to the circular economy –...
The Picture of Transformation 2040 Report examines the drivers and blockers of transformation in South African society and provides a hypothesis of what 2040 could look like. Siemens South Africa interviewed hundreds of private and public sector...
The Deep Water Movement is proud to announce the upcoming Crisis Intervention Convention, a pivotal event dedicated to addressing the pressing water and waste issues facing South Africa. Attendance is free to those who register. Go to the website...
Construction is a hazardous sector which necessitates the need to comply with health and safety regulations. While these regulations are a legal requirement they are designed to save lives. Understanding the risks of non-compliance is crucial for...
The e-waste recycling partnership between EWaste Africa, the E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) and Pick n Pay, has evolved into an employment initiative for people with disabilities. Newly designed bigger e-waste bins are being rolled out in...
