While the City of Cape Town is ramping up its water saving efforts there are still households using excessive amounts of water and according to Mayor Patricia de Lille this stubborn behaviour is pushing the city closer to day zero. The City on...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is tightening water restrictions for domestic and agricultural use in the Western Cape. According to a statement, the department has gazetted a further 20% of water restrictions as a precautionary...
The modern world runs on electricity, without it, everything grinds to a halt. But, as the global community moves away from fossil fuels, and towards decarbonisation, we must collectively ask: “How do we address this challenge?” Schneider Electric,...
It has been heartening to celebrate an increasing number of women leaders in the water sector – the new Minister of Water and Sanitation – Pemmy Majodina being one of many. The month of August is used to commemorate women, and remember the 1956...
The Picture of Transformation 2040 Report examines the drivers and blockers of transformation in South African society and provides a hypothesis of what 2040 could look like. Siemens South Africa interviewed hundreds of private and public sector...
While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship...
After a fire in 2022 destroyed the historic building, Parliament’s officials have handed over the site to demolition contractors to begin the rebuilding project. “Today, it is both a great pleasure and a privilege to announce a significant...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the newly opened Newlyn Park Bayhead Rail Terminal as a symbol of South Africa’s recovery following the challenging COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s resilience in the face of challenges. The President...
The EWSETA (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) is developing and implementing specialised renewable energy and water resource management training programmes, in a bid to align with industry needs and technological...