Infrastructure News Round Up | 20 November 2020
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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World Water Day marked
Today marks World Water Day and the focus is on the importance of water. This year’s theme, ‘Nature for Water’, explores nature-based solutions for the water challenges we face in the 21st century. To highlight this, the World...
Sputnik Ratau on the importance of Water Week
To further discuss the importance of Water Week, on the line we are now joined by the Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau. Source: SABC Digital News
Court dismisses case against Zille on Environment Commissioner appointment
The Western Cape Government says the appointment of a Commissioner of the Environment is not justified. It says the functions of the position are being performed by existing organs of state.On Monday, the High Court in Cape Town dismissed with...
DISCUSSION: Renewable energy deals
The big debate regarding energy in South Africa centred on nuclear energy not too long ago. But now we’re talking about wind farms again. Because government is expected to sign project agreements with 27 renewable energy producers in March...
Onseepkans water crisis persists
A community on the banks of the Orange River in the Northern Cape is fuming because of persistent water problems. Residents of Onseepkans – literally a stone’s throw away from the river – often has to go without water for several...
Free State dams reach alarming low levels
Several dams in the Free State have reached alarming low levels. The average being below 40 percent. The dire situation has seen operations at some dams come to a halt. Source: SABC Digital News
Farmers worried as Clanwilliam Dam Project stalls
West Coast farmers fear suspending the Clanwilliam Dam wall project could have devastating effects on the town. The Western Cape provincial government says the Water and Sanitation Department has run out of money. Two-billion rand was allocated for...
Unpacking the carbon tax
Do you want to get to the bottom of the Carbon Tax Bill and what it means for your business? Don’t miss ReSource Magazine’s exclusive interview with Candice Gibson, Senior Associate in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s Tax and Exchange Control...
CSIR develops treatment system for river water
Lives of those living in rural areas have changed for the better – thanks to innovation. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has developed a water treatment system to get water from rivers. The project was first piloted...