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Aug 20, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Waste

Pikitup Confirms Resolution Of Protest Action And Normalisation Of Waste Collection Services

Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, confirms that the protest action has ended, and waste collection services have been restored across all 12 depot areas, whilst engagements are underway with ad hoc services casuals....

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Aug 20, 2026 | Gauteng Press Releases Water

Midrand Infrastructure Projects Gain Momentum As Johannesburg Water Strengthens Future Water Security

Progress on major reservoir, tower and pump station projects is helping to build a stronger, more resilient water network for Midrand’s growing communities. Johannesburg Water continues to make steady progress on key water infrastructure projects...

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Aug 20, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Water supply

Update: Unplanned Water Interruption In Randpark Ridge

Johannesburg Water is attending to the burst pipe at the corner of Dale Lace Avenue and Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge. In order to expedite the repairs and reduce prolonged water outages, Johannesburg Water has opted to use the services of...

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Aug 19, 2026 | City of Cape Town Press Releases Water supply

Cape Town’s Water Supply Remains Stable, But City Prepares For A More Uncertain Future

The 2026 Water Outlook shows that water demand increased above the 1,5% target during the 2025/26 financial year, largely due to an early end to the rainy season which yielded below-average rainfall, followed by an extended drier summer. Household...

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Aug 19, 2026 | Gauteng Industry News Press Releases

Mantashe, Mahlobo Conduct Joint Oversight Visit To Samancor Dikwena Tailings Facility

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo and senior officials from both departments and specialised engineering teams, have conducted a joint oversight visit to...

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Aug 19, 2026 | Industry News Press Releases Transport & Logistics

Ford South Africa Names Angela Weathers Plant Manager for Silverton Manufacturing Operations

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd has announced the appointment of long-standing global manufacturing expert Angela Weathers as Plant Manager of its Silverton Manufacturing Plant, effective August 2026. Weathers joins...

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Aug 19, 2026 | Metropolitan Municipalities Press Releases Western Cape

A Historic Land-exchange Pledge Signed To Advance Transfer Of Municipal Land

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and the Executive Mayor of Mossel Bay Municipality, Alderman Dirk Kotzé, have signed a historic land-exchange pledge to advance the transfer of municipal land for the development of...

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Aug 18, 2026 | Press Releases Waste WASTECON

Last Chance: Wastecon 2026 Registrations & Payments Close 20 August

The countdown is on! 20 August 2026 is the final cut-off for WasteCon 2026 registrations and payments. If you have been meaning to attend, exhibit or sponsor the 26th edition of WasteCon, now is the time to secure your place. Join the Institute of...

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Aug 18, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Water

National Water Action Plan Must Prioritise Technical Skills, Says CESA

Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s release of the National Water Action Plan (NWAP), but is cautioning that infrastructure investment and institutional reform will only deliver results if South...

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