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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...
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New name, same quality service
South African waste container company Otto Container Management will soon undergo a name and branding change to better reflect the company’s proud African heritage. CEO Tumi Sithole reveals some of the company’s exciting future plans. While the...
Saving water, saving lives
Water shedding has recently gained much attention in the media highlighting the importance of delivering potable water to municipalities effectively, safely and efficiently. The following panel discussion explores the implications of water delivery...
Water efficiency that’s a necessity
“Current drought conditions in Southern Africa mean that effective water efficiency technology is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s a ‘need to have,” says Malcolm Corns, brand product manager: Davey Water Products, Safequip. To what...
Getting water and wastewater back on track
As drought conditions across South Africa further exacerbate concerns about inadequate investment in – compounded by the poor maintenance and operation of existing infrastructure – the growing question is whether this downward trend in service...
Containerised, modular and packaged treatment plants
Containerised portable water treatment plants play a vital role in the delivery of water and treatment of waste, especially in hot, water-stressed countries. Water&Sanitation Africa’s latest edition features top manufacturers, installers and...
Pump rental hub lift off
On 1 October this year, Africa’s biggest pump rental hub opened in Kempton Park, Gauteng, which will enable all pump users to find reliable and tough solutions quickly. Xylem South Africa’s managing director, Pierre Fourie reveals what the market...
Sustainability
International expert shares marine pollution solutions in South Africa
Considering the millions of tonnes of plastic and other discarded material that go from the land into the sea every year, it’s no wonder that there is no place in the ocean that is free of it. “We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as...
Upcycling gives waste a creative new purpose
Upcycling is a fun and creative way to transform old products and packaging into something with a new purpose. According to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)’s Waste Management Hierarchy1, upcycling, which in the most basic sense is...
Fighting microplastics by focusing on the environmental impact of tyre wear
Microplastics are a global environmental problem that travels through the food chain and ends up on our plates. Around a third of these tiny particles are caused by worn tyres when the debris is washed into sewers by rainwater. Because sewage...
Waste-to-Energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy
The business case for transforming waste to address critical energy shortages is mounting, says Webb Meko.* Sustainability efforts and growing interest in the circular economy are driving developed and developing nations to look inward and focus on...
School children stand a chance to win big
Schools around the country stand a chance to win big prizes in Plastics|SA’s annual schools competition, entitled “Let’s do it … Let’s Clean-Up South Africa!” According to Douw Steyn, director of sustainability at Plastics|SA, the aim...
African environmental entrepreneur is up to scratch
Nigerian entrepreneur, Chioma Ukonu, placed second at The Chivas Venture competition which took place in Los Angeles recently. She achieved this result after pitching her idea, RecyclePoints, an incentive based recycling scheme, in front of a high...
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Africa’s growing infrastructure needs and ensuing business opportunities
Infrastructural development is pivotal to all aspects of social and economic transformation. However, inadequate infrastructure remains a major impediment for Africa in realising its full economic growth potential. For instance, a mere 38% of...
Brand owners, manufactures, importers, retailers BEWARE!
On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the second round of amendments to the EPR Regs were finally published after extensive consultation with the...
Averda gets $30m Green Loan to invest in circular economy
Averda, a leading waste and recycling company operating across the emerging world, is pleased to have concluded a successful refinancing of its $148m term loan, including a $30m Green Loan from syndicate leader HSBC. Green lending refers to a...
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No water crisis in Hammanskraal: City of Tshwane
There’s disagreement over the quality of water in Hammanskraal, with the City of Tshwane insisting it’s safe to drink. But the Human Rights Commission told residents at a community meeting, that it isn’t. The HRC says it intervened...
R20 million set aside to beef up security around municipal infrastructure
Nearly R20 million has been set aside to beef up security around municipal infrastructure to deal with increasing vandalism. This comes after the Mayenzeke Clinic in Khayelitsha was burgled earlier this month. Computers, nutritional products and...
KwaZulu-Natal to see major investment in road infrastructure
Tenders to the value of R8.3bn for construction work in KwaZulu-Natal will be issued within the current financial year, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This will include seven major tenders on the N3, which will go out in the next three...
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Engineering
Construction industry should embrace technology
Despite substantial investments, the construction industry is struggling to gain the full benefits of technologies including advanced data and analytics, mobility, automation and robotics. This is the key finding from Building a technology...
The role of geosciences in sustainable planetary occupation
Extinction probably isn’t at the forefront of everybody’s mind right now, because most people are preoccupied with more immediate concerns; how will I afford to educate my child? Why can’t I get a decent WiFi connection?...
M1/Grayston Drive bridge collapse inquiry postponed until 2017
The presiding officer in the M1/Grayston Drive pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge collapse inquiry has dismissed the sitting of the commission until next year. The inquiry was supposed to resume on Monday 29 August with continued testimony...
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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.