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Nov 13, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases

City Prioritises Public Safety with Temporary Closure of Municipal Swimming Pools

The Department of Community Development is gradually closing municipal swimming pools across the city due to a critical shortage of chlorine supplies. By Monday 16 November 2026 all city pools will be closed until further notice. While the city...

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Nov 13, 2026 | Engineering Funding Press Releases

Making Manufacturing Projects Bankable Requires More Than Access to Capital

As South Africa seeks to strengthen its manufacturing capacity, attract investment and stimulate industrial growth, the commercial viability of manufacturing projects is becoming increasingly important. While access to funding remains a critical...

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Nov 11, 2026 | Construction Press Releases

Compliance Cannot Stop at Tender Award

More than 6,000 employers were named by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in its July 2026 update on retirement-fund contribution arrears. Total arrears were estimated at R8.33 billion, affecting approximately 590,000 retirement-fund...

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Nov 11, 2026 | E-Waste Press Releases

New Report Unveils Six Potential Alternative Income Stream Opportunities for e-Waste Reclaimers in South Africa

Last week the Circular Electronics Initiative (CEI) released a groundbreaking report titled “Potential Income Streams for (e-)Waste Reclaimers in South Africa: Diversifying economic opportunities through Extended Producer...

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Nov 11, 2026 | Press Releases Renewable Energy

South Africa’s New Nuclear Build To Be Anchored On Science

Department of Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has assured that public consultation on South Africa’s proposed nuclear expansion will be anchored in science and evidence rather than ideological bias. Ramokgopa delivered...

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Nov 10, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Waste

SA Welcomes UN Decision To Advance Global Response To Environmental Crime

South Africa has welcomed a decision to strengthen international law enforcement efforts against facilitators of transnational organised environmental crime, advancing the global response to this growing threat. The decision was adopted at the...

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Nov 9, 2026 | Climate Change Press Releases

State Of The Climate In 2026 Gives New Meaning To Phrase “Off The Charts”

2026 will be one of four warmest years on record El Niño turns up the heat and multiplies risks Sea level and ocean heat are at record high levels Extreme weather has massive economic and human cost Forecasts and warnings, underpinned by sustained...

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Nov 9, 2026 | Press Releases Water treatment

WISA Statement: Bronkhorstspruit Water Quality Report

The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) acknowledges the release of the independent Water Research Commission report on the water quality challenges and gastrointestinal illness reported in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding communities. The...

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Nov 9, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Waste

Pikitup Worked Over The Weekend To Address Backlogs

Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, continued to implement its waste recovery plan in four depot areas over the weekend of 7 and 8 November 2026. The recovery plan was implemented the previous weekend following the four-day...

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