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Driving Smarter, More Resilient Water Systems: Endress+Hauser On Digitalisation In South Africa
As ageing infrastructure, rising water losses and stricter compliance intensify pressure on water systems, digitalisation has become essential. For Endress+Hauser, one of the world’s leading process instrumentation and automation specialists, digitalisation offers a...
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South Africa Accelerates The Adoption Of Clean Cooking As G20 Legacy Programme Takes Shape
South Africa is moving forward with an ambitious clean cooking initiative developed under its 2025 G20 Presidency, with early implementation already underway in KwaZamokuhle, Mpumalanga. The programme, through Outcome 3 of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG)...
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AWSISA: A Collective Voice For A Sustainable Water Future
The newly established Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions in South Africa (AWSISA) seeks to unite the sector in tackling its most pressing financial, operational, and governance challenges. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Ramateu Monyokolo – chairperson of both...
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More Precious Than Gold: Rand Water’s Legacy Of Service And Innovation
Founded in 1903 amid Johannesburg’s early gold-rush chaos, Rand Water has spent more than a century proving that water, not gold, is South Africa’s most valuable resource. From pioneering bulk supply systems to leading today’s infrastructure megaprojects, the...
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Ford South Africa Champions Homegrown Talent at the 2025 Service Engineering & Operations Skills Contest
Skills development and technical excellence are critical to the sustainability of South Africa’s automotive industry. As vehicle technology advances and customer expectations evolve, the demand for highly skilled technicians capable of diagnosing...
The Science Beneath The Surface With AKS Lining Systems: Smarter Landfill Containment
Geosynthetic linings are the barrier between a functional landfill and one that poses public health concerns. These linings are used to separate the waste from the earth underneath, preventing leachate and soil contamination. AKS Lining Systems, a...
Innovative Filter Monitoring In Drinking Water Supplies
Access to clean drinking water is fundamental to public health and the overall well-being of communities. With ongoing advancements in technology, approaches to monitoring and preserving water quality have become increasingly sophisticated. Today’s...
Sappi Recognised In The Forbes Magazine World’s Best Employers And Top Companies For Women Rankings For 2025
Sappi has once again earned a place on the prestigious Forbes magazine and Statista World’s Best Employers list for 2025 (#289 globally and #5 in South Africa) as well as the World’s Top Companies for Women list for 2025 (#144 globally...
EWSETA Empowers South Africa’s Next Generation of Water Professionals Through Digital Enablement
Safeguarding South Africa’s water future begins with people who are skilled, innovative and ready to lead. The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is at the forefront of this national effort, driving change through...
Civil Society To G20: “South Africans Demand A Just, People-centred Energy Future!”
Before the G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) yesterday – to discuss a range of technical papers on biodiversity, land degradation,...
Sustainability
Greater collaboration to improve collection and recycling of liquid board packaging
In an increased effort to drive collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) in South Africa, Tetra Pak South Africa will join the PET Recycling Company NPC (PETCO), a well-established Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). Tetra...
5-in-5: Your monthly good news round-up in 5 minutes
South Africa is overwhelmed with bad news. From high inflation to loadshedding and most recently – the suspense from ANC’s electoral committee. Here are five good news stories to come out of the month of November. France and Germany extend €600...
Plastics industry calls for evidence-based decisions in the fight against climate change
The 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) which has just drawn to a close in Egypt, once again placed a strong emphasis on climate change and the importance of making the shift from...
South Africa unveils R300bn green-hydrogen pipeline which will be given priority status
A R300-billion investment pipeline has been identified under South Africa’s Green Hydrogen National Programme, which has been designated as a Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) for accelerated development under the...
[IN THE HOT SEAT] South Africa’s water crisis: We are knee-deep in very little water!
The demand for water will exceed the available supply by 2030 – that’s a 10% to 15% deficit. Kate Stubbs unpacks how creating a much more diverse and sustainable water mix can alleviate South Africa’s water crisis. Seven of the 13 major water...
[THOUGHT LEADER] How loadshedding is hitting the business bottom line
The current power provisioning landscape in South Africa is unstable and mercurial. Limited visibility into loadshedding volumes, extended power cuts and unreliable supply are making it increasingly difficult for companies to run effectively and...
Industry News
Energise Mzansi Campaign To Empower South Africans On Energy Transition
The Energy Council of South Africa has launched a nationwide campaign to empower South Africans to gain a better understanding of and engage in the energy transition. South Africa has committed to lowering carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050 and...
2025 Budget Speech – Delays … But Why?
The 2025 National Budget, initially scheduled for 19 February, was postponed amid what many are saying is a disagreement within the Government of National Unity (GNU) regarding various factors, including but not limited to proposed tax increases....
South Africa’s Infrastructure Development Drive Gathering Pace
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure development as a strategic priority to drive economic growth and job creation in South Africa. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President emphasised...
Water
Metro News
Pumps Trucks Hard At Work In Swakopmund Municipality
Werner Pumps recently handed over two high-pressure jetting truck units to Swakopmund Municipality, in Namibia, where they have been put to work for sewer drain cleaning and sewer pump station maintenance in the coastal region. The Werner Impi 10...
Deep Concern Over Municipalities Failing To Manage Water Resources Effectively
The African Water and Sanitation Industry Association (AWSISA) is deeply concerned about the critical state of South Africa’s water sector, which is being exacerbated by the failure of municipalities to manage water resources effectively....
The Water Partnership Office And Water Reuse
Municipalities face financial constraints and a shortage of specialised expertise in managing water supply and quality. In contrast, the private sector has both the necessary expertise and funding. To bridge this gap, the Water Partnership Office...
Waste
Engineering
Drought – never waste a good disaster
Over the past few weeks, many celebratory videos and photos have been shared of overflowing supply dams for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM). Kirsten Kelly talks to Matthew Hills, an engineer at NMBM about avoiding dry taps, the...
Addressing Fire Safety Concerns: A Critical Examination of Regulatory Compliance in Public Buildings
The devastating building fire that occurred in August 2023 in the Johannesburg CBD, claiming the lives of 77 indigent people while injuring 88 others, has placed a spotlight on the subject of fire safety. By SAICE Members Jocelyn Evans and...
Consulting Engineers South Africa welcomes new President David Leukes
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), a voluntary association of approximately 600 consulting engineering member firms, has elected David Leukes as its new President. He was elected at CESA’s 70th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 28...
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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.
