As South Africans settle into stage four lockdown, various industries are getting acquainted with what this means for their operations. Businesses are having to consider how to get back into action while still ensuring health and safety is kept top...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has recently welcomed BT-Industrial (BTI) as a member. The BT Industrial Group consists of three specialised business units, i.e. a professional services division that focuses on...
“Safe drinking water is a prerequisite for protecting public health and all human activity. Properly treated waste water is vital for preventing disease and protecting the environment. The plastic pipe industry is therefore undoubtedly a critical...
Tight lockdown measures in most countries around the world have resulted in unintended, but positive, consequences for the environment. Nature has been given the opportunity to reclaim some of her natural position and many regions have experienced...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused activity to shut down and brought the world to a complete standstill. This has slashed greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution around the world. If there was ever something positive to take from this crisis, it...
The Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu visited the community of Empolweni informal settlements in Khayelitsha on Sunday. She provided temporary shelter, water and food to restore their dignity after they were evicted last week by the City...
In tabling the 2019/20 budget, the City of Johannesburg acknowledged several threats to the health of the economy. However, the city has still made some advances in infrastructure development and service delivery. During the 2019/20 budget process,...
The newly completed Milpark pedestrian bridge connecting the Milpark precinct to the Rea Vaya Phase 2 trunk route promotes safe pedestrian movement. The Milpark pedestrian bridge, which crosses Barry Hertzog Avenue, is situated in an area that...
After being on the City of Johannesburg’s agenda for 15 years, the state-of-the-art, 50 000 m² Johannesburg International Transport Interchange is nearing completion. With CCTV cameras throughout the facility, good lighting and wide corridors, the...
