South Africa’s scrap metal sector already delivers one of the country’s most effective circular economy systems, but aligning compliance requirements with the operational realities of the industry remains a major challenge, says Alfred Julius...
On 21 May 2026, the IWMSA Western Cape Branch marked the significant milestone, 50 years of the Institute being in existence. The evening brought together about 50 members, past and present, for a cocktail celebration that was both a reunion and a...
As South Africa’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework matures, refurbishers are emerging as a critical yet underdeveloped link in the country’s e-waste value chain. According to Keith Anderson, CEO of eWASA, the shift from a...
As my tenure as President of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) draws to a close, I find myself reflecting with immense gratitude on what has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my professional life. Serving as...
