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Sewer surcharge stinks up Hazeldene and Philippi

The City of Cape Town is working steadily to resolve a sewer surcharge that has been affecting the residents of Hazeldene and Philippi for several days. The surcharge is a result of a significant blockage, which City officials have found...

Quality water resource management

When it comes to water, it is widely accepted that business as usual is no longer an option. One African retailer is leading by example and actively working to save water by drastically reducing the amount of water it consumes – in its own...

Addressing SA’s petrochemical challenges

Africa’s petroleum and petrochemical industry faces many challenges, including climate change issues, fuel security and the falling oil price. These will be addressed at the upcoming Petro.t.ex Conference and Exhibition, a major mid- and...

Building better infrastructure and creating jobs

Transnet and Eskom are set to invest billions of rands in infrastructure programmes in a bid to create an enabling environment for private sector investment, bolstering localisation and supporting small and medium enterprises. This came out when...
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Hazardous waste disposal: How much do you know?

With dwindling landfill airspace and higher environmental consciousness, the correct disposal of waste items has become more important than ever in South Africa. With the growing supply of buy-back centres and kerbside collection facilities, South...

WC businesses reap the benefits of recycling

Homegrown crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International reports that an increasing number of its products have been bought specifically for recycling purposes. This development is especially evident in the construction industry...
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SA’s first carbon-neutral truck assembly plant

South Africa is officially home to one of the country’s first 100 percent carbon neutral truck production sights. This follows the announcement that MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has converted its Pinetown assembly plant to solar power. The...

Gauteng to spend R240 million on mining towns

The Gauteng government will spend R240 million to develop economically depressed former mining towns in the province. This was announced on Monday by MEC for Human Settlements, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo, at...