Infrastructure News Round-Up | 11 March 2022
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90...
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Stage 1 load-shedding for Friday
Eskom board chairperson Jabu Mabuza said that the power utility would implement stage one load shedding on Friday and did not foresee the need for further power cuts thereafter. Source:...
Visual artist Ndabuko Ntuli turns trash to art
Visual artist Ndabuko Ntuli has roamed the streets of Alexander collecting waste plastic and discarded objects. He uses the material to create 3-Dimensional art and some of his pieces have even been sold across the world. Source:...
Inner city development project to rejuvenate old buildings
An inner-city development project to rejuvenate old buildings in downtown Johannesburg. The Kopanong project is part of a provincial plan to stimulate the economy and fix ‘dangerous’ old buildings. Source:...
SA could run out of water in 2030: Sisulu
South Africa could run out of water in 2030 unless stringent measures are taken to rehabilitate and preserve rivers and catchment areas. This was re-emphasised by Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu during AgriSA’s congress in...
The state of our drinking water
The quality of water in South Africa is under scrutiny as Hammanskraal asks for potable water. Source:...
Mining retrenchments loom
Mining communities in Marikana have been left feeling anxious following the announcement that thousands of jobs are at risk as Sibanye-Stillwater plans to restructure its operations. Source:...
The role of waste pickers in South Africa
Waste pickers contribute to local economies and to environmental sustainability. While recognition for their contributions is growing, waste-pickers are still looked down upon. In SA they collect as much as 80% of post-consumer packaging and paper...
M2 bridge will cost over R160M
Rehabilitating the M2 motorway in Johannesburg has gone over budget according to an update from the Johannesburg Roads Agency. Source:...
Gauteng residents urged to cut back on water usage
The Water and Sanitation Department has called on Gauteng consumers to significantly cut back on their water usage due to a two month planned shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel system. The tunnel will be shut for inspection and...