As South Africans mark Plastic Free July by rethinking their packaging choices, data shows the country has recovered 1.3 million tonnes of paper and packaging materials, diverting 72.1% of recyclable paper from landfill, up from 59.2% in 2023. The...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)’s Central Branch is proud to present its Integrated Waste Management Training Programme, taking place from 19–21 August 2025 at the EduTech Training Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This...
By replacing more than 117km of sewer pipes across Cape Town, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate exceeded its annual target. Through smart planning and 61 projects implemented across the metro, the City continues to prioritise reliable...
In South Africa, the tyre recycling sector is still largely focused on shredding, crumb production, and energy recovery. Unlike other continents, there is no operational large-scale devulcanisation plant. Introducing one could not only open up new...
