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Plastic pipe industry in crisis

The plastic pipe industry in South Africa, a key infrastructural and critical asset of South Africa, is facing a crisis which is threatening not only the industry as whole, but key infrastructural sectors in South Africa, such as mining and water...
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Metrorail losses R70 million in less than two weeks

In less than two weeks, the damage caused to Metrorail infrastructure stands at R70 million, the company said on Tuesday. And the results of the vandalism, which led to two-hour commuter delays on Monday, could take several days to repair or...
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Eskom looking stable

Eskom says it plans to continue implementing the appropriate levels of planned maintenance to ensure long-term plant reliability. “Eskom has not implemented load shedding for the past nine months and our plan is to continue implementing appropriate...

Water challenges under the spotlight in Durban

With parts of the province of KwaZulu-Natal currently experiencing the crippling effects of severe drought, it is fitting that the city of Durban plays host to the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA’s) 2016 Conference and Exhibition, this...

eThekwini councillor gunned down

Glebelands, Councillor Zodwa Sibiya, was shot and killed at the Glebelands Community Residential Unit (CRU), in Umlazi. EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor James Nxumalo, has expressed shock at the murder. “Such cowardly acts must be...
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Eskom to use $180 million loan for transmission lines

The New Development Bank’s $180 million loan to Eskom will be used for the development of transmission lines, the power parastatal said on Tuesday. “We received the loan at a good rate. The money will be used for the development of transmission...