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Five Years Of EPR For eWASA: Progress, Pressure And The Path Ahead
It has been five years since the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) launched South Africa’s first rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. These regulations were introduced to support the emerging circular economy and to...
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Corrocoat SA Tackles The Silent Threat To South Africa’s Water Infrastructure
In a country besieged by failing infrastructure, resulting in water interruptions, floods and drought, safeguarding and extending the life of critical water infrastructure is no longer optional. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Corrocoat South Africa about corrosion. “The...
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How Talbot Is Responding to South Africa’s Growing Water Security Challenge
As water security rises to the top of South Africa’s industrial risk agenda, companies are being forced to rethink how they source, treat and reuse water, a shift that has shaped Talbot’s evolution. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Talbot’s CEO, Carl Haycock, about water...
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APE Pumps: OEM Partnerships Are Reshaping Power Utility Asset Management In Africa
Over the past five years, South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM) – APE Pumps – has quadrupled its turnover. Contracts with various power-utility clients across the African continent have played an important role in supporting this growth. “Entities...
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De-risking A New Chapter In South African Gold Mining
The rapid progress of West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows – South Africa’s first gold mine in 15 years – has been underpinned by a multidisciplinary due diligence study conducted by SRK Consulting in the second half of 2025. West Wits operational team...
No Escaping Accountability: Professional Deregistration Doesn’t Mean ‘Off The Hook’
In an age where professional accountability is paramount to public protection, a pressing question emerges: Can a registered professional escape disciplinary proceedings simply by cancelling their registration? The recent case of Pienaar v...
KSB Pumps’ New Eco-friendly Headquarters Unveiled
KSB Pumps and Valves has reinforced its commitment to sustainability with the official opening of its newly renovated Green Star–compliant headquarters in Activia Park, Germiston. Instead of relocating or constructing a new office building, the...
South Africa’s Power Utility Eskom Tried To Block A Gold Mine From Going Solar – But Lost In Court
South Africa’s national energy policy says: Build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space to do that is proving to be difficult. Around 74% of the country’s electricity is generated by...
Proposed Reforms To Modernise Environmental Governance
Government will launch a national stakeholder consultation process on proposed reforms to South Africa’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system on Wednesday. According to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the...
The Iran Conflict Could Hand South Africa A Mining Windfall
Speaking at the AfriSam Budget Breakdown, economist Dr. Azar Jammine noted that while the war involving Iran is disrupting global trade routes, energy supplies and transport networks, the resulting surge in precious-metal prices could unexpectedly...
Sustainability
Monitoring at Landfills is Vital to Keeping Groundwater Clean
Landfills create leachate, a liquid that seeps from waste, which is highly hazardous and can contaminate groundwater. SRK Consulting, an international consulting firm that offers technical services to the natural resource industries, posit that...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Trends In The Retail Sector
In today’s fast-evolving retail landscape, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria has never been more pronounced. Retailers are now judged not only by their financial performance but also by their commitment to...
Sustainability Takes Root: The Fynbos Building Sets New Standards for Cape Town Living
As Cape Town continues to evolve into a hub for innovative architecture, one project stands out: The Fynbos. Set to redefine urban living and sustainability, The Fynbos has made significant strides since construction began late last year. Developed...
Deputy Minister Seitlholo Welcomes R160 Million Fine Imposed On Dipaleseng Local Municipality For Contravention Of Environmental Laws
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has welcomed the decision of the Balfour Magistrate’s Court to impose a R160 million fine on the Dipaleseng Local Municipality in Mpumalanga for contravening environmental laws,...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: A greener South Africa for all
Speaking at SANEDI’s 2nd annual energy conference Deputy Minister of Technology, Science, and Innovation (DTSI), Ms Nomalungelo Gina expressed the importance of innovation and good science in informing the Just Energy Transition (JET) while...
EnviroServ Team Boosts Sustainability Hours by 43.4%, Strengthening Community Engagement Across Africa
In an impressive display of commitment to sustainability and environmental well-being, the EnviroServ team completed 1,088.5 hours of community service in 2024, marking a remarkable 43.4% increase from 759 hours in 2023. The increase in volunteer...
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Industry News
Sassda Spearheads Stainless Steel Master Plan As Sector Roadmap To 2030
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has announced the launch of a new Stainless Steel Master Plan (SSMP), a national collaborative initiative that will chart the course for the local stainless steel sector’s growth,...
Record-Breaking Absa ESD Expo Boosts SMMEs – Generating R24 Million In Business Opportunities
This year’s 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Expo, held alongside the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and over R24 million in business opportunities generated for...
Media Briefing On Strengthening Africa’s G20 Contribution On Climate, Environment And Sustainability
AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union’s development agency, in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change, Kenya as the Chair of the Conference of African Heads of State and Government (CAHOSCC), is pleased to invite you to a media...
Water
Metro News
Turning Billing Into Progress For Johannesburg’s Water System
Johannesburg Water has regained control of its billing from the City of Johannesburg – a strategic move to enhance billing accuracy, resolve customer queries faster, and ensure that every rand can be collected and channelled back into...
WaterCAN Welcomes Emalahleni Ruling – Calls For Nationwide Crackdown, Personal Accountability For Municipal Polluters
WaterCAN has welcomed the landmark Mpumalanga High Court ruling that fined the Emalahleni Local Municipality R650 million for years of allowing untreated sewage to flow into rivers and dams – but says this must be the start of a nationwide...
Raising The Bar: How Standards And Training Drive Municipal Excellence
Municipalities sit at the front line of public service delivery. When water fails to flow, refuse is left uncollected, or roads fall into disrepair, citizens lose faith not only in local government but in the promise of the state itself....
Waste
Engineering
Multi-year agreements to strengthen South Africa’s civil engineering workforce
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has concluded a new three-year settlement for two of its collective agreements in the civil engineering sector. Officially signed on Monday 4 August 2025, by employer organisations...
The Future of Engineering: Driving Sustainability through AI and Automation
The future of civil engineering extends far beyond concrete and steel, it is increasingly shaped by data, digital tools, and intelligent decision-making. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics are...
SAICE SEED Breakfast Makes Bold Call for Climate-Smart Engineering in African Cities
Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted the 2025 SAICE Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) breakfast in July. The event drew leading...
Technology
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Digital Magazines
ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
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Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
