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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...
[INDUSTRY INSIGHT] Providing clean water for future generations
Setting the standard for Blue and Green Drop certification compliance, Tecroveer has led the market with integrated turnkey solutions, backed by patented processes and technologies, for close to five decades. IMIESA talks to Izak Cronje, CEO of...
[HOT SEAT] Unlocking a sustainable future
As the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle has been at the forefront of implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. Newly appointed CEO Edith Leeuta talks to...
A review of the YWP Symposium Series
It is often a daunting task to attempt something new and unique. YWP decided to turn the tables on what a conference can and should look like post-pandemic, by having four online symposiums and two in-person events spanning the month of March. A...
[MAGAZINE FEATURE] Amplifying Mpumalanga’s journey towards A green economy
The Mpumalanga Green Economy Development Plan aims to change the province’s economy from relying on coal-based energy to one boasting biomass-based energy, sustainable agriculture, tourism and eco-conscious towns by 2030. The Mpumalanga province is...
[MAGAZINE FEATURE] Groundwater governance for drought-prone cities
By Jorisna Bonthuys The theme of this year’s World Water Day is ‘Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible’. As it is a vital resource in South African cities, the Water Research Commission (WRC) has funded a research project to improve the...
Taking baling to new heights
Whether it is going to a landfill or a recycling facility, waste should be compacted for easy handling and efficient transportation. South Africa is quickly running out of landfill airspace, and industry experts have warned that the country is on...
Sustainability
[HOT SEAT] Unlocking a sustainable future
As the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle has been at the forefront of implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. Newly appointed CEO Edith Leeuta talks to...
Construction industry can provide foundation for SA’s unemployed youth
For years, South Africa’s public and private sectors have talked about transformation as the key to unlocking economic growth and job creation. Yet in Q4 of 2021, the national unemployment rose to 35.4%, with youth unemployment remaining at a...
[MAGAZINE FEATURE] Amplifying Mpumalanga’s journey towards A green economy
The Mpumalanga Green Economy Development Plan aims to change the province’s economy from relying on coal-based energy to one boasting biomass-based energy, sustainable agriculture, tourism and eco-conscious towns by 2030. The Mpumalanga province is...
Making South Africa sustainable – one brick at a time
Thirty-two-year-old Kedibone Tsiloane, is the founder of Ramtsilo Manufacturing and Construction – a proudly South African, 100% black female owned sustainable manufacturing and construction company. Ramtsilo’s mission is to do everything...
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An energy-efficient and cost-effective drying process unlocks the circular economy potential of agro-industrial waste
One-third of the food produced in South Africa goes to waste – and yet 14 million people suffer from food insecurity. Agro-industrial waste is major valuable biomass that presents potential solutions to this problem, but only if appropriate...
South Africa has untappable potential for off grid biogas energy
Ahead of the launch of the South African Waste to Energy Roadmap in 2022. A new report has found that the micro-digester sector has significant opportunities to grow if it can strengthen partnerships within the sector and with stakeholders in...
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Industry News
Weltevreden landfill site reopens after fire incident
The City of Ekurhuleni has officially re-opened the Weltevreden landfill in Brakpan after being closed following the fire incident in October. MMC for Waste Management Services and Environment Resources André du Plessis commended officials for...
African Construction Expo rebrands to The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa
African Construction Expo, Southern Africa’s construction and built environment multi-award winning, flagship exhibition, has unveiled its refreshed and reworked identity. The event will run as The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa from 2 February...
Department owed R14.6bn in water bill by SA municipalities
Municipalities across the country owe water boards R14.6 billion. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), R9.2 billion of the money owed is older than 120 days, which is four months of failing to pay water bills. “The biggest...
Water
Metro News
Sisulu welcomes newly appointed board of Amatola Water
After months of instability, Amatola Water finally has a new board. This announcement was made by cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams in a statement on Friday afternoon. Late last year, Human Settlements, Water, and Sanitation minister Lindiwe...
Tshwane winning war on illegal dumping
The chief of Tshwane metro police has issued a directive for officers to crack down on any persons found to be dumping illegally. This comes after Tshwane mayor Randall Williams pleaded with residents to get involved in resolving illegal dumping in...
Three-year project to upgrade Fort Beaufort to Alice road
Upgrading the R63 from Fort Beaufort to Alice will lower the vehicle operating cost and increase the provincial economy’s integration, says the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL). The three-year project will result in wider...
Waste
Engineering
Concor nurtures key construction expertise in South Africa
Leading black-owned contractor Concor is building vital engineering and construction management skills for South Africa, despite the challenging environment for the construction sector. Shannyn Karshagen, Concor’s training manager, says the...
A time for action
PPC has cautioned against the slow pace of infrastructure development, which could result in more job and value losses for companies in the construction and feeder sectors such as cement and concrete. Njombo Lekula, PPC MD Southern Africa, stresses...
SRK brings Africa’s voice to EU responsible sourcing process
As the European Union (EU) works to ensure responsible and sustainable sourcing of minerals for its low-carbon future, SRK Consulting is contributing its expertise to an EU-funded stakeholder platform project on the governance of raw material...
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