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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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How Green Logistics are Redefining African Trade on Earth Day
Africa’s trade ambitions are accelerating. But as the continent works to unlock the full potential of initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area, industry stakeholders need to extend their focus beyond growth. Logistics providers, who...
Mining’s Transformative Power Spurred By Honest Engagement
Mines around Africa are creating economic momentum for new local markets and the spread of technology, supporting a level of social transformation that can be enhanced by more effective dialogue between public and private sector players. As Cape...
Seacom Launches Seacom PeeringReach To Extend South Africa’s Exchange Fabric Into Local Municipalities, Reducing Connectivity Costs
Seacom announced the launch of Seacom PeeringReach at ZANOG iWeek 2026, Irene Country Lodge. Seacom PeeringReach is a cost-effective Layer 2 connectivity solution designed to extend South Africa’s Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into...
Compliance First: Safeguarding The Western Cape Construction Sector
The Western Cape’s construction sector continues to expand. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the province added 42,000 construction jobs, reflecting significant growth in sector capacity and delivery momentum (Western Cape Government). More...
From Bulk Supply To Broken Taps
The story of Johannesburg’s latest water crisis, forming part of a larger ongoing crisis, is largely one of infrastructure neglect and political inaction. Residents from Midrand, Westdene, Melville, Parktown, Emmerentia, Laudium, and Soweto have...
Gqeberha Gets A New Address Worth Talking About As The Capital Boardwalk Opens Its Doors
Gqeberha’s hospitality scene is transforming. Brimming with ambition, the city is beginning to claim its place as one of the nation’s must-see destinations. At the centre of this transformation is The Capital Boardwalk, the city’s first...
Sustainability
Global Recycling Day Celebrates Waste Pickers
Every day, across our country, waste pickers walk kilometres collecting recyclable material to earn a living, and in doing so, they divert thousands of tonnes from landfill. Today, on Global Recycling Day, the PRO Alliance celebrates the successful...
This Human Rights Day, The Green Connection Reminds South Africans: “You Matter. You Can Make A Difference.”
As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may feel unheard or powerless – that their voices matter. The organisation’s 25-year legacy of eco-justice...
Transforming 8000 Tonnes Of Organic Waste Into ‘Fuel And Fizz’
South Africa is running out of landfill space fast. With major hubs like Cape Town and Johannesburg facing less than five years of remaining landfill capacity, the linear disposal method of landfilling is not serving the country’s waste management...
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...
Events
Industry News
Beyond the Taps: Water Professionalisation as a Human Rights Imperative
In South Africa, water is not merely a utility; it is a constitutional promise. Section 27 of the Bill of Rights explicitly guarantees that ‘everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.’ Yet, as the latest regulatory audits...
R1 Trillion In Infrastructure Spending – Will It Materialise?
South African budget speeches over the past decade have consistently placed infrastructure investment at the centre of economic policy, with large commitments announced to stimulate growth and improve public services. But the bigger challenge lies...
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...
Water
Metro News
Groundwater Governance The Missing Link In The Water Crisis
Johannesburg’s water crisis has finally drawn national attention. Suburbs have endured weeks without supply, residents queue at tankers, and civil society is calling for disaster declarations. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged infrastructure...
Municipal Engineering Institute Raises Red Flags In The Draft White Paper On Local Government
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, the flawed...
My R88 000 Meter Reading Meltdown
Ageing infrastructure, non-payment, theft, vandalism, political interference, corruption, complex procurement processes, unrealistic budget allocations and a skills shortage – the challenges faced by municipalities are enormous. And as a...
Waste
Engineering
Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Gets Major Upgrade After R9.5m FirstRand Donation
Thanks to a R9.5m donation from the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation, the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) in Gauteng has opened its newly upgraded liver transplant unit (Area 561). he liver transplant unit at the Charlotte...
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...
African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The...
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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.
