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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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Pitfalls in water storage tank selection
Back-up water storage tanks are often only considered when there is already a crisis, such as warnings of impending water restrictions, infrastructure damage caused by a flood, or notice of extended periods of water interruptions due to planned...
Modelling the future: predicting water availability in a changing climate
Modelling in the water sector contributes to efficient resource management, improved infrastructure design, and better decision-making – ultimately leading to sustainable water use and environmental conservation. By Kerry Grimmer, principal...
[Cover Story] Moving with technology
Proudly South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM)–the APE Pumps and Mather+PlattGroup –uses technology and its expertise to extend every pump’s life, repairing components where practical. WASA catches up with the team about some of their...
AA+ rating for Rand Water
Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings has given Rand Water an AA+(zaf). This denotes expectations of a very low default risk, with a very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments that is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable...
Will residents in informal settlements pay for sanitation services?
The answer is yes, some will pay – provided it is a reliable, quality service. This has been proven through an unprecedented pilot project at four informal settlements in Durban, KwaZulu Natal where there are currently over 100 paying...
Bridging the academia-industry gap in the WASH sector
The WISA KwaZulu Natal Branch in partnership with Durban University of Technology, Ewseta, Umngeni- UThukela Water, Universal Water Solutions, Borda SA, and the Department of Water and Sanitation recently held a symposium that brought together...
Sustainability
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...
[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...
Opinion Piece: Seeing the bigger picture – solar power needs to be about more than just building PV farms
Implementing sustainable and renewable energy solutions has become critical in assuring South Africa’s future, and one of the avenues being explored is the use of solar power. However, while several solar photovoltaic (PV) farms have been...
Pitfalls in water storage tank selection
Back-up water storage tanks are often only considered when there is already a crisis, such as warnings of impending water restrictions, infrastructure damage caused by a flood, or notice of extended periods of water interruptions due to planned...
How Top Companies Ensure Sustainable Water And Savings
When a drought forced the Tennessee Valley Authority to reduce its hydropower generation, it lost in the region of $300 million. And when a Coca-Cola plant in India started to compete with local farmers for water resources, it eventually shut down....
SOUTH AFRICA ON THE BRINK: WATER CRISIS THREATENS INDUSTRIAL HUBS AND POPULATED REGIONS
In the shadow of South Africa’s industrial heartland and densely populated regions looms a water crisis of unprecedented proportions, poised to compound the nation’s economic struggles. Rand Water, Africa’s foremost bulk-water...
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Flushing solution for nonsewered sanitation
WEC Projects’ NEWgenerator system is a promising alternative to dangerous pit and chemical toilets, particularly in areas where water is scarce. It addresses sanitation, access to water, and energy independence. Kirsten Kelly interviews Wayne...
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Elevating African lives through a sanitation revolution
A pioneer in the sanitation space, Envirosan Sanitation Solutions continues to provide the African continent with dignified sanitation solutions that don’t strain water supplies or municipal budgets. Brian Lewis, CEO, Envirosan Sanitation Solutions...
Key insights from Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure – Sihle Zikalala – recently attended the Council of Built Environment’s Climate Change Indaba. Here are 7 takeaways from his keynote address: 1) A healthy environment is the basis for a healthy economy...
Metro News
Cape Town Approves Innovative Fund to Drive Affordable Housing: Micro-Developers Set to Benefit
Cape Town has given the green light to a new initiative aimed at facilitating the construction of rental units in lower-income communities. The City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee (Mayco) has approved the establishment of a Development Charges...
City of Tshwane’s Temba Waste Water Treatment Works Faces Threats from Criminal Syndicates
The Temba Waste Water Treatment Works in the City of Tshwane is currently grappling with criminal syndicates targeting its infrastructure. This week, vandals struck at the plant’s inlet works, damaging panels, and making away with cables,...
PRASA Western Cape making strides
Acting regional manager of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape, Raymond Maseko, says the agency has done much work to recover the province’s network following a series of challenges. Maseko was speaking on the...
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Engineering
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...
Meet the directors of PERI South Africa
This dynamic new leadership team is united in its commitment to uphold PERI’s core mission of making construction more efficient, safer and faster. PERI South Africa is confident that this new team will drive continued success and contribute...
SAICE calls for resilience in tackling challenges following the 2024 State of the Nation Address
In the same spirit in which President Cyril Ramaphosa relayed the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) emphasises the need for resilience to address the challenges facing South...
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