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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...
Putting people first in solving the water crisis
Unfortunately, technology alone will never solve the water crisis, we desperately need to go back to basics and adopt a more people centric approach. By Dan Naidoo, chairman, WISA Our absolute disconnect with people was highlighted in a recent...
Why are round tanks better than box shaped tanks?
Most water reservoirs have curved surfaces with a spherical, paraboloid or cylindrical shape. Such round tanks enjoy structural advantages over tanks with square or rectangular surfaces. By Quinton Coetzee, director, Rainbow Reservoirs Round...
Blue Drop success: private sector shines
South African Water Works (SAWW) received 5 out of 26 Blue Drop Awards through its two subsidiaries – Siza Water and Silulumanzi. Siza Water is rated as the 3rd best water service provider in South Africa while Silulumanzi is the only water service...
The Toyota Hilux of water management services
A subsidiary of the uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) Group, Umgeni Water Services (UWS) was established in 1997 to hold UUW’s shareholding in the Durban Water Recycling company. It has also won the concession to manage and operate the reuse plant at...
[Product of the month] A storage tank’s best friend
VEGA South Africa’s 6 000 m2 head office and warehouse in Lanseria is equipped with a water storage solution, comprising two 10 000-litre JoJo Tanks as a backup system during water shortages. The VEGAPULS 31 radar level sensor and VEGA MET series...
Collectively building skills for the water sector
The Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) is a skills development authority that builds capabilities within the industry. Kirsten Kelly talks to Mpho Mookapele, the CEO of EWSETA about skills development planning and...
Sustainability
Insights into the WULA process
The water use license application (WULA) process balances economic growth and environmental preservation. Nonhlanhla Mnengi, an associate at Webber Wentzel, provides some legal views and updates on regulatory shifts in water use licensing. ...
Uasa Warns of Looming Water Crisis in Gauteng: Urges Government Action to Prevent “Second Eskom”
Uasa, a trade union, has issued a stark warning regarding the water disruptions in Gauteng, cautioning that if not promptly addressed, the situation could escalate into a crisis akin to the challenges faced by Eskom, South Africa’s...
Sustainability in Action: Enza Construction’s Key Role in Seriti Vunumoya MTS & LILO
Enza Construction, a well-established player in integrated building and infrastructure solutions in South Africa, highlights its expertise in civil engineering through its involvement in the Seriti Vunumoya MTS & LILO project. The completion of...
Dr. Mpho Sam Nkambule Named 2023 Engineer of the Year for Revolutionary Renewable Energy Research
Dr. Mpho Sam Nkambule, an electrical engineer hailing from Pretoria, has been honored with the prestigious title of Engineer of the Year for 2023. His remarkable achievements and pioneering research in the realm of renewable energy have earned him...
The Toyota Hilux of water management services
A subsidiary of the uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) Group, Umgeni Water Services (UWS) was established in 1997 to hold UUW’s shareholding in the Durban Water Recycling company. It has also won the concession to manage and operate the reuse plant at...
Private Investment: Empowering African Infrastructure Development
As Africa continues its march towards economic prosperity, the imperative for infrastructure investment becomes increasingly evident. From transportation networks to energy grids, the continent brims with opportunities for enhancement and...
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Measuring approaches and moving forward
Ahead of Nonhlakanipho Tau’s keynote speech at the WISA2024 conference, Water and Sanitation Africa sat down with her to get a better understanding of her work and what to expect from her at the conference. Nonhlakanipho Tau is the Director of...
Metro’s increase capital expenditure during the first two quarters of 2023/24, despite having spent less than 30 percent of the cumulative annual budget
Capital expenditure by Metro’s increased by 20 percent y-y in the first two quarters of the 2023/24 financial year (last six months of the 2023 calendar year), excluding Nelson Mandela Bay, that again included significant adjustments. City of...
Chemical-free underground toilets for mines
Leon Du Casse, managing director of Bio Sewage Systems, used to own a plastic recycling company. His interest in water was piqued when dealing with wastewater created from washing plastic items to remove pollutants. Today, Du Casse is at the helm...
Metro News
Cape Town Unveils Ambitious R76.4 Billion Budget with Emphasis on Infrastructure
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town, has introduced a robust draft budget totaling R76.4 billion for the city’s financial year of 2024/25. Notably, the budget sets forth a record-breaking infrastructure investment of R12.1 billion for...
Metro’s increase capital expenditure during the first two quarters of 2023/24, despite having spent less than 30 percent of the cumulative annual budget
Capital expenditure by Metro’s increased by 20 percent y-y in the first two quarters of the 2023/24 financial year (last six months of the 2023 calendar year), excluding Nelson Mandela Bay, that again included significant adjustments. City of...
MINISTER CREECY INVESTIGATES THE NON-PAYMENT OF EPWP PARTICIPANTS
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, has noted reports regarding the non-payment of stipends for some Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants employed by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and...
Engineering
Cambridge researchers break new ground in green cement
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to make cement that’s good for the planet. This new cement, called Cambridge Electric Cement (CEC), could change how we build and help fight climate change. It has the potential to...
UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete
Academics from the University of Cape Town (UCT) joined a network of 450 scientists and industry leaders from around the world in Lausanne, Switzerland to drive forward critical research into making concrete net zero. Concrete and sustainability...
[Hot Seat] Quality assurance for the economy’s unsung heroes
Pumps are at the heart of every fluid transfer system. The APE Pumps and Mather+Platt Group sheds light on how innovation, experience, and skill guarantee the peak pump quality throughout the phases of design, production, installation,...
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