Green house gas, South Africa is on its way to becoming a renewable energy leader with billions being invested in creating clean and efficient energy. A recent study revealed that renewable energy including wind and solar benefited South Africa by...
The cost of running a fleet has grown exponentially as crime, fuel, vehicle maintenance and tolls add zeros to the bills. According to the Road Freight Association, truck hijackings increased 10% in 2014 compared to 2013, with 1 200 hijackings...
President Jacob Zuma has applauded municipalities that are going the extra mile to serve communities more effectively. Addressing the South African Local Government Association (Salga) Members Assembly in Midrand on Tuesday, President Zuma said...
The eThekwini municipality loses R600 million on water that gets lost in distribution and is unaccounted for. This is according to a comprehensive report presented by the Head of the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit, Ednick Msweli to the...
Taking the initiative in its commitment to sustainable energy sources, Engen Petroleum has launched a pilot solar power installation at the Engen All Africa Convenience Centre in Alexandra, Gauteng. The implementation of a solar photovoltaic (PV)...
In the past two decades there has been a greater focus on ensuring that waste materials are managed properly in order to protect public health and the environment. Health care facilities have different waste requirements than other types of...
A derailed Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) train that was travelling from Bellville to Caledon on 18 January 2015 is currently under investigation by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR). The derailment occurred at Faure Station (between Eerste River and...
An abattoir in Villiers,Free State had its pumping facilities dismantled by officials of the Blue Scorpions, an enforcement unit of the Department of Water and Sanitation, for operating without a water use license. Accompanied by the police, the...
The e-tolls in Gauteng have created rather emotional discussions and it is interesting that the ANC in Gauteng established the Advisory Panel on the Socio-economic impact of e-tolls in the province. Until now representations have been made mostly...
