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Solving environmental law confusion: Lawyer Lizette van der Walt launches innovative app
Lizette van der Walt is a lawyer specialising in environmental law. In her 27 years of experience, she noticed a general confusion around environmental laws in South Africa and decided to help by creating the Enviro Legal app. This app is designed to help users...
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Turning The Tide To Achieve SDG 6
Coming off the back of the WISA 2024 Biennial Conference and Exhibition, we can all agree that accelerated change is needed in achieving SDG 6 by 2030. As we celebrate 30 years of democracy this year and honour women during the month of August, it is fitting that we...
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[Industry Personality] Carin Bosman: Make noise and have a code
The water sector is filled with passionate people, Carin Bosman is one such passionate person, and she serves to remind us of all that water is for the betterment of humanity, and when you are tasked with doing what is right, you have to make some noise. Early on in...
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[Cover Story] 40 years strong: Lethabo Intake Pumping Station’s historic refurbishment
A part of Rand Water’s proactive infrastructure maintenance project comprised the refurbishment of pumps and electrical boards at the Lethabo Intake Pumping Station. This key facility pumps water to ESKOM Lethabo Power Station and supplies over half of Gauteng via the...
cidb ERWIC Awards – Women empowerment & business transformation in the construction industry
What started as a celebration of the achievements of women working in the field of construction, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) ERWIC Awards has grown to become a platform that encourages women to be fully recognised and...
BRICS’ Joint Finance Statement a boost for infrastructure funding
On 15 August 2023, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) endorsed the BRICS Joint Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors Statement (Joint Finance Statement) under South...
Tackling the irony of renewable energy
The environmentally friendly goals of renewable energy have driven demand for the extraction and processing of minerals for lithium-ion batteries, wind turbines, motors and solar panels. Fortunately, technology is available to minimise any adverse...
Leak detection for renewable energy
Pipeline gas can consist of various renewable and non-renewable gases. There has been a massive uptake in natural gas consumption, and an increasing need for leak detection systems. The reliable and timely detection of gas leaks is critical to...
Climate change and mine water management
South Africa is experiencing a warming trend that is about 1.5 times the global average. Kirsten Kelly talks to Mehmetcan Özkadıoğlu, hydrologist at SRK Consulting, about the impact of climate change on mine water management. ‘Warming...
Rehabilitation of Verulam and La Mercy Pump Station
Located in Verulam, 24 km north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the Hazelmere WTW treats an average of 72 Mℓ/day of water, which it supplies to eThekwini Metro, iLembe District Municipality and Siza Water. The Verulam and La Mercy Pump Station is part of...
Sustainability
Nedbank calls on SA’s youth to take advantage of emerging green economy
Speaking at the inaugural Climate Action Youth Seminar at the CSIR, Executive Head for Nedbank Foundation , Poovi Pillay, called on South Africa’s youth to take advantage of the opportunities created by the emerging green economy. Pillay described...
Coca-Cola is supporting a circular economy for a sustainable, greener future
The Coca-Cola Company uses multiple packaging formats, from glass and PET bottles to aluminium cans and refillable packaging to give consumers various ways to enjoy its brands. In addition, glass, aluminium, and PET plastic are recyclable materials...
Transforming schools and cultivating sustainable change in South Africa’s waste crisis
In the face of a mounting global waste crisis, an inspiring group of friends from the Western Cape has taken up the challenge to really make a difference, one school at a time. Enter the world of Plant the Seed, a visionary business on a mission to...
Sun City lives up to its name with installation of solar system
South Africa’s most famous holiday resort, Sun City in the North West Province, has taken its name to heart and installed a R16-million solar plant to reduce electricity consumption from the national grid. Located along the border of the...
Addressing plastic pollution and its impact on the environment
Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, has released its official response following the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding...
SA can unleash agriculture’s growth potential says Agricultural Business Chamber’s Chief Economist
It’s been just over one year since South Africa launched its Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP), touted as an inclusive growth strategy for the agricultural sector. A framework to build competitiveness, attract more investment,...
Industry News
Waste segregation at Tshwane office enables Zutari to buy carbon offsets
Zutari’s Tshwane office practices waste segregation at the source. The funds from this recyclable waste have enabled the company to purchase carbon offsets for some greenhouse gas emissions from the reputable Gold Standard. “The recycling centre...
ESG policies and promoting sustainability in corporate businesses
Corporate businesses worldwide are adopting a growing array of environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies to promote sustainability – but are their operations keeping up? Rising standards for corporate performance are putting pressure on...
Women in construction celebrated at the cidb ERWIC Awards ceremony
Winners in various categories were announced at the Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb). This year’s event took place in Gauteng, on Thursday, 24...
Metro News
City of Tshwane and Rand Water discuss resolution to water challenges
Rand Water and City of Tshwane resolve to strengthen coordination to ensure consistent water supply within the city. The Ministry of Water and Sanitation, City of Tshwane (CoT) and Rand Water met on Sunday, 03 September 2023, to find a common...
Update on Western Cape water situation
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is pleased with rains received in and around Cape Town at the beginning of the week and hopes that the downpours will recharge dams in the nearby catchments. The DWS Western Cape weekly dam hydrological...
Training to improve the management of public finances
Councillors and senior managers from municipalities in the iLembe district have completed extensive training to improve the management of public finances and to strengthen the oversight role expected of councillors. The 35 councillors and managers...
Waste
Engineering
The real culprits behind clogging
Damage caused by clogging can cause a pump’s mechanism to slow down and lead to pump tripping or worse. Xylem’s research has found the true cause of clogging. Big or small? Clogging in wastewater systems is a common problem for...
Solar plant project ahead for SRK Consulting
Gqeberha will see construction starting on an exciting new solar energy plant later this year, and SRK Consulting (South Africa) is among the technical partners working to make this project a reality. According to Brent Cock, Principal Engineering...
CESA responds to National Treasury’s call for cost containment measures
CESA has responded to the National Treasury’s call for cost containment measures to close the fiscal gap – as alluded to in the Sunday Times and several other media publications. By Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)...
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