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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...
Leading soil reinforcement in South Africa and Africa for 48 years
Reinforced Earth was founded on a patented suite of mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) technologies by Henri Vidal in 1963. Ever since, his pioneering vision in this field has provided a standard for best practice in environmental and geotechnical...
Desalination + green hydrogen = best friends
As a highly water stressed country, South Africa cannot use its bulk water supply to manufacture green hydrogen. The good news is that the cost of desalination of saline or non-potable water makes up a near-negligible fraction (1%) of the hydrogen...
Going back to the basics
Non-payment of municipal bills is a serious issue that has a detrimental effect on everyone. While the reasons for non-payment of municipal bills in South Africa are complex and varied, many individuals and businesses simply do not pay municipal...
Unique AKS system keeps concrete protected for longer
For reasons of economy, longevity and mouldability, concrete is the structural material of choice for pipes, bunds and reservoirs in wastewater treatment plants. This versatile and age-old material presents one serious and costly drawback, though:...
School visits in KZN
Representatives from YWP, Borda and Umgeni Water held the ‘Walk With Me’ school shoes drive and visited schools in the Wushwini, Kwangcolosi, area that were heavily affected by the KwaZulu-Natal floods in April last year. These floods left many...
Thermoplastic pipe material classification and stiffness
Classification of the thermoplastic material and pipe stiffness is important for selecting the right material for an application, determining the load-bearing capacity, and predicting the long-term performance of the pipe. Every thermoplastic...
Sustainability
Initiative launched to find sustainable solutions for KZN’s Class A landfill
Dolphin Coast Landfill Management (DCLM), operated by Veolia, has partnered with Global Alliance Africa, a project of Innovate UK KTN, the UK government’s largest innovation network, to launch an initiative aimed at cleaning up contaminated...
Standard Bank partners with GoSolr to provide accessible solar solutions to households
In a move to support its ambition to actively expand access to reliable renewable energy solutions across South African households, Standard Bank has partnered with GoSolr, a leading, solar energy company that provides solar photovoltaic (PV)...
Zutari showcases its exceptional engineers for International Women in Engineering Day
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari highlights the achievements of four exceptional women. Held under the banner of the Women’s...
SA marine life is drowning in plastic, Fishaways launches clean up initiative
SA’s marine life is drowning in life-threatening plastic waste. As the largest producer of plastic waste in Africa, South Africa (SA) needs to lead the way in reducing the impact of plastic waste on the ocean’s ecosystem. Accounting for over 2% of...
[IN THE HOT SEAT] Waste management: A critical pillar to economic and sustainable development
As a country, there is no doubt we are facing a magnitude of issues that border on human rights violations – challenges that have a longroad to resolution. By Kate Stubbs Not only are we in the throes of one of the worst power crises the country...
‘Think local’ for solutions to South Africa’s plastic pollution
South Africans who are serious about being part of the solution when it comes to the country’s plastic pollution must ‘think local’ and not adopt technologies embraced by developed nations in the northern hemisphere. This is the advice of South...
Industry News
Water management is key to the automotive sector’s sustainability
Electric motors, CO2 emission reduction and lightweight construction are key issues for the automotive sector, but what about water? Automotive manufacturers use thousands of litres of water each day – making this an ideal cost-saving and...
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...
DFFE Minister Barbara Creecy attends 7th Global Environment Facility Assembly
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy has travelled to Vancouver, Canada to participate in the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly from 23 – 25 August 2023. South Africa assumes a dual role in the GEF...
Metro News
Net zero carbon buildings – a necessity for sustainable service delivery
The City of Tshwane is acutely aware of the environmental impact that buildings and non-renewable energy have on its ecological footprint. The City has therefore taken steps to capacitate building control officers, building plan...
Minister Mchunu encourages youth to contribute innovative ideas in the water sector
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu has implored those who converged at the Durban International Conference Centre under the Department’s National Youth Indaba umbrella to have meaningful engagements so that they make meaningful...
DWS imposes 18% water restrictions in Greater Bloemfontein Water Supply System
The Annual Operating Analysis undertaken by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) for the current operating year which commenced on 1 May 2023 and ends on 30 April 2024 has confirmed that water restricts are required for the Greater...
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Engineering
SAISC supports the empowerment of women in the steel sector
Helping women to realise their potential is central to the vision of the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC), which wants to see women participating at every level of the steel and engineering sectors. “Studies have...
Newly appointed GIBB engineer is keen to help solve SA’s energy challenges
GIBB Engineering, a world-class Africa-based solutions provider of infrastructure planning, has appointed senior electrical engineer, Gomolemo Ntlailane, in its Power Division. In this role, his goal is to contribute to problem-solving in the...
Showcasing Innovation at the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards this August
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the date for the 2023 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. Celebrating excellence in the consulting engineering industry, the awards showcase the important role that infrastructure plays in...
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