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Solving environmental law confusion: Lawyer Lizette van der Walt launches innovative app
Lizette van der Walt is a lawyer specialising in environmental law. In her 27 years of experience, she noticed a general confusion around environmental laws in South Africa and decided to help by creating the Enviro Legal app. This app is designed to help users...
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Turning The Tide To Achieve SDG 6
Coming off the back of the WISA 2024 Biennial Conference and Exhibition, we can all agree that accelerated change is needed in achieving SDG 6 by 2030. As we celebrate 30 years of democracy this year and honour women during the month of August, it is fitting that we...
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[Industry Personality] Carin Bosman: Make noise and have a code
The water sector is filled with passionate people, Carin Bosman is one such passionate person, and she serves to remind us of all that water is for the betterment of humanity, and when you are tasked with doing what is right, you have to make some noise. Early on in...
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[Cover Story] 40 years strong: Lethabo Intake Pumping Station’s historic refurbishment
A part of Rand Water’s proactive infrastructure maintenance project comprised the refurbishment of pumps and electrical boards at the Lethabo Intake Pumping Station. This key facility pumps water to ESKOM Lethabo Power Station and supplies over half of Gauteng via the...
The advantages of PVC-O pipelines
Lightweight and requiring no specialised skills to install, TOM® 500 PVC-O is ideally suited for community projects in addition to providing longer-term savings for water utilities. Sizabantu Piping Systems recently supplied the piping for the...
Innovative solution diverts food and organic waste from landfill
In signing the Sustainable Development Goals, South Africa has committed to halving food waste by 2030. BiobiN™, a new waste management system launched in South Africa, offers an easy solution for diverting food and organic waste from landfill....
SA consultant supervises construction of US$250 million Zambian water project
A five-year, US$250 million water services expansion project in the Zambian capital of Lusaka involving Mariswe is nearing completion. The appointment of Mariswe – a South African project management, infrastructure planning and consulting...
Tshwane’s plans for a waste management revamp
South Africa’s waste management approach faces numerous challenges, particularly as environmentalists call for traditional waste processing measures to be done away with. Limited resources, population growth and poor infrastructure are increasingly...
Deflating the myths around the mechanical joining of HDPE pipe
As innovations arise, so do the replacements of older technologies. One such product is High Density Polyethylene piping, or HDPE as it is commonly referred to, which has infiltrated a number of industries such as mining and construction, by...
Nyeleti Consulting: Two decades of excellence
A visionary leader in its field, Nyeleti Consulting celebrates its 20th birthday in 2019. IMIESA speaks to executive director Pine Pienaar about the company’s successes and future ambitions. What sets Nyeleti apart from the competition? PP Nyeleti...
Sustainability
Renewable energy only accounts for 7% of South Africa’s total energy supply, study finds
As each country pledges its own targets to reduce the production of traditional fuels and turn to ‘greener’ energy sources, how much does each country currently rely on fossil fuel, renewable and nuclear energy sources? Research has found South...
Groundwater projects provide water to water-distressed communities
An expanding network of groundwater harvesting, and treatment facilities is fulfilling its promises to provide millions of litres of water to water-distressed communities around the country. By the end of June, the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa...
Opinion
New draft guidelines for assessments for environmental consent applications
A Climate Change guideline will shortly be published to assist with incorporating climate change considerations in various applications for environmentally-related licences. By Paula-Ann Novotny & Lerato Molefi from Webber Wentzel On 25 June...
Report reveals critical gaps in governance of smart city technology
Governing Smart Cities, a report released by the World Economic Forum provides a benchmark for the ethical and responsible use of smart city technologies by looking into the inner workings of 36 Pioneer Cities. The authors of the report seek to...
South Africa’s first electric bus officially goes live
South Africa’s first active electric bus has officially been launched in Cape Town. Golden Arrow Bus Services earlier this year started testing two fully electric buses to determine the viability of a carbon-neutral fleet. Sufficient testing...
University Student Centre completes energy-efficiency initiative
In March 2020, the specialised sustainability engineering company SEM Solutions was appointed to install a 315kWp solar PV installation on the roof of the Neelsie Student Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU). “The Student Centre is an iconic...
Industry News
Construction industry set to benefit from localisation initiatives
Construction industry knowledge hub Databuild has welcomed recent announcements by the National Treasury and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) regarding locally produced products and materials. “National Treasury’s decision to prohibit...
Trevor Noah Foundation donates R8 million to the youth-driven Faranani Infrastructure Project
Trevor Noah has donated R8 million to the youth-driven Faranani Infrastructure Project on behalf of The Trevor Noah Foundation This is in partnership with YouthBuild South Africa (YBSA), in response to the shortage of quality education and poor...
Civil engineering sector signs new three-year agreements
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has confirmed the successful signing of a substantive agreement to extend the civil engineering industry Conditions of Employment and Wage and Task Grade collective agreements for a...
Water
Metro News
Geosynthetic repairs follow pipeline excavation
Excavations for a major pipeline bisecting a section of Northbury Road in Phoenix, Durban, caused severe damage to the existing surface. After an on-site inspection, Naidu Consulting determined Kaytech’s SealGrid 50to be theideal geosynthetic...
Together providing proven engineering solutions
A 100 percent black female owned company, M & C Consulting Engineers prides itself on a total dedication to quality and on time delivery within budget, says managing director Sinenhlahla Chamane*. <body>Founded in 2011, M & C has...
Africa’s leading convention centre
Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) prides itself on being a leading venue for meetings, business events, conferences and exhibitions on the African continent. Durban ICC has received overwhelming feedback from clients, who have voted it...
Engineering
Bargain council for the civil engineering industry gets green light from CCMA
The ongoing success of the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has led to its accreditation by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) being extended for another three and a half years. “This is a...
CESA Awards honour the best in engineering
The country’s leading built environment professionals recently gathered for the 2019 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards to celebrate South Africa’s excellence in engineering. This year’s awards, hosted by Consulting Engineers South Africa...
New name for engineering consulting stalwart
South African based civil engineering consulting firm UWP Consulting has celebrated its 47th anniversary with a new name. UWP Consulting officially changed its name to Mariswe on 1 February 2019 following 10 years of change that have resulted in...
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