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Aug 13, 2026 | Eastern Cape Press Releases Recycling

50 Years On, IWMSA Eastern Cape Honours Tomorrow’s Recyclers

The Eastern Cape branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) marked a major milestone on 22nd July, combining its 50th Anniversary celebration with the 2026 Recycling Awards, honouring schools and informal waste...

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Aug 13, 2026 | Energy Press Releases

SA’s Increasing Energy Costs Put Pressure On The Most Vulnerable Among Us

As winter grips South Africa, millions of households are facing an impossible choice between keeping the lights on, putting food on the table, and paying essential expenses such as school fees and transport costs. The Green Connection believes that...

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Aug 13, 2026 | Flooding Press Releases Western Cape

From Flood Recovery to Future Resilience: Is the Western Cape Prepared for What’s Next?

Weather-related disasters have increased fivefold globally over the past 50 years, while the economic losses associated with these events have risen sevenfold, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). As the Western Cape recovers...

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Aug 13, 2026 | Energy Press Releases

Public Participation Confirms Calls For Protection Of Consumers From Recurring Electricity Price Increases

During the public participation ahead of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)’s foundational regulatory framework governing the trading, settlement, and operational standards for the competitive wholesale electricity market,...

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Aug 13, 2026 | Economics Press Releases South Africa

SA Official Unemployment Rate Rises To 33.6%

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased by 0.9 percentage point from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026. This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South...

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Aug 11, 2026 | Industry News Press Releases Western Cape

Minister Macpherson Welcomes Over R53 Billion In Infrastructure Investment Pitches At ISA Development Partners Forum

The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed four major infrastructure investment opportunities which were presented directly to local and international Development Finance Institutions and Multilateral...

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Aug 11, 2026 | Press Releases Water

Industrial Cleaning Takes Flight: South Africa’s New Commercial Drone Washing System Launches

Cleaning a high-rise building or solar farm has traditionally meant scaffolding, rope access or elevated work platforms, each bringing significant cost, disruption and safety risks. However, drone technology offers an alternative for routine...

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Aug 11, 2026 | Press Releases Recycling Sustainability

Volatile Oil Markets Are Putting Virgin Plastic Supply Under Pressure

Renewed conflict in the Middle East threatens to further choke global oil supply, and the prospect of scarce and unaffordable virgin plastic looms large for manufacturers. “Abundantly available recycled plastic is no longer just a sustainability...

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Aug 11, 2026 | City of Cape Town Housing Press Releases

CTCRA Calls For Additional Measures In Cape Town’s Draft Short-Term Letting By-law

The draft By-law seeks to increase municipal revenue from short-term letting, create a more equitable regulatory environment for the formal hospitality sector, and encourage some residential properties to return to the long-term rental market....

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