South Africa’s ecosystems are in a poor state and the challenges of a developing society are huge, writes Edna Molewa. The challenge of managing our water resources requires proactive solutions, especially with the reality of climate change...
Transnet Freight Rail embarks on the lean six sigma methodology. This method was introduced to Transnet Freight rail at the beginning of 2012/2013 financial year, as part of the Business Units implementation. The ODP (Operations Development and...
Plastics|SA has announced the names of the winning schools that entered its sixth annual Clean-Up & Recycle Competition.According to Douw Steyn, the company’s sustainability director, this year’s competition again attracted entries from across...
Few people consider that mortality waste can be considered as hazardous waste. Further to this, these remains can generate large amounts of leachate if disposed of in landfills as solid waste. This appears to be the case in cities such as Cape Town...
The 2012 Responsible Care and the Responsible Care Haulier trophies were awarded by the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) during the AGM of the Association. The Responsible Care Awards recognise and encourage member companies in...
A not-so-unique initiative for the world but certainly new for South Africa is the Johannesburg Housing Company’s (JHC) approach to food insecurity. Three buildings in Hillbrow and downtown Johannesburg were earmarked to become pilot projects for...
Prof. Volker Bertram who is an expert in marine environmental management has warned shipping crews to refrain from not following legislation which causes accidents and water pollution. Speaking during training on ship safety and environmental...
The City of Cape Town stands accused of violating its own water by-law, by irrigating dunes at Bloubergstrand during the middle of the day, and of wasting water by not keeping a proper check on the damaged irrigation system. When a Cape Argus team...
The proportion of South Africans with access to electricity, piped water and sanitation increased considerably over the past decade, according to the country’s latest national census. Statistics South Africa released the results of census...
