The eThekwini Municipality has set aside R3.5 million for an electrification project in the Blackburn informal settlement. Approximately 1000 households will benefit from the project which forms part of the eThekwini Municipality’s ongoing...
The Vaal Dam, lying on one of the country’s strongest flowing rivers, the Vaal, could soon be declared a disaster area. For decades, sewerage has been contaminating its water and killing its fish. Several areas in the bankrupt Emfuleni...
The eThekwini Municipality has once again scooped the title of the greenest municipality in South Africa. Accepting the award on behalf of the City Mayor Zandile Gumede said the City prioritises environmental issues and building resilient a city....
By Wildu du Plessis and Kieran Whyte* The 38th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), currently taking place in Namibia, is expected to address a wide range of issues of importance to the SADC...
While the growing use of green technology is a necessary part of tackling climate change a new report warns that if these resources are not properly managed they could fuel conflict and violence. The report by the International Institute for...
Eskom Group Executive for Human Resources Elsie Pule says the utility has reserved its right to discipline employees who participated in recent unlawful strike action. The utility on Wednesday declared a dispute with trade unions National Union of...
The Ekurhuleni Municipality says worms found in the potable water of two families in the City did not come from the municipality’s water supply. The City says it has noted recent media reports of two families that allegedly found worms in their...
The City of Ekurhuleni has distanced itself from a 240 litre wheelie bin tender scam doing the rounds. According to the city, the perpetrators of this criminal act allegedly send possible service providers an appointment letter bearing the city’s...
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse claims that the Emfuleni Municipality’s basic services fleet, including essential service vehicles, has been repossessed. According to OUTA the municipality allegedly defaulted on payments and all vehicles...
