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Infrastructure News Round Up |26 June 2020

Infrastructure News Round Up brings you all the major news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In our headlines today: Water must get back on the health agendaBuilding confidence at an all-time lowGlass recycling is important in the fight against climate...

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Nov 1, 2016 | Multimedia

Lesotho can supply SA with water for next three years, even without rain

Despite delays in Phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says that by 2025, the project will “definitely” be completed. The project comprises of three main facilities: The Katse...

Oct 27, 2016 | Multimedia

Vlakfontein: SA’s most advanced landfill site

Waste management company Averda discusses its Vlakfontein landfill site located near Vereeniging in Gauteng. The site has an approximate lifespan of 30 years and is the first landfill to be built in the area in 20 years. Neville Chetty,...

Oct 26, 2016 | Multimedia

SAFCEC president talks construction industry issues

Alastair Currie, editor of IMIESA magazine, chats to SAFCEC President Thembinkosi Nzimande about some of the key issues facing the South African construction industry. Nzimande says that there is currently a massive infrastructure constraint on the...

Oct 19, 2016 | Multimedia

Four easy steps to smarter recycling

Suzelle takes you through a few simple steps on how to shop smarter and recycle correctly. These include: Putting recyclable plastic items in a clear bag to easily differentiate it from normal trash. Do not recycle paper plates or pizza boxes if...

Oct 17, 2016 | Multimedia

Making rainwater usable in informal settlements

The Microbiology department at the University of Stellenbosch has undertaken a project to harvest rainwater, treat it and make it potable (drinkable). The project is being tested using three solar pasteurisation tanks along with with the...

Oct 12, 2016 | Multimedia

Extending the useful life of landfills

Frances Ringwood, editor of ReSource magazine talks to Stan Jewaskiewitz, founder of Envitech Solutions, a specialist environmental engineering firm focusing on landfills and mine waste. Jewaskiewitz talks about landfills can be managed and...

May 4, 2016 | Multimedia

Death toll from Nairobi building collapse rises to 16

The death toll from Friday’s building collapse in Nairobi has risen sharply to 16. To date, 135 people have been rescued from the 6-story residential building. Source: SABC Digital News Source...

May 3, 2016 | Multimedia

Township residents threaten legal action over sanitation

Protesters handed over more than 3 000 submissions for improved toilets in Khayelitsha and Gugulethu. Residents want mayor, Patricia de Lille to budget for flush toilets. Source: eNCA Source...

Apr 26, 2016 | Multimedia

R35 billion to improve roads, reduce road fatalities in the EC

The notorious Willowvale road in the Eastern Cape that has claimed 35 lives in 2015, is due to be upgraded. The government has set aside five-billion rand to improve roads across the province, with the hope to reduce road fatalities, attract...

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