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APE Pumps Blends Engineering Expertise With AI
Pump selection is complex, with many factors shaping its performance. APE Pumps is simplifying the process through an AI-powered tool that streamlines data analysis and improves accuracy, while still relying on experienced engineers to interpret results and ensure the...
Featured
Magalies Water Fights Upstream To Secure Downstream Supply
Operating at the tail end of the heavily polluted Crocodile West River Catchment, Magalies Water is confronted with some of the country’s most compromised raw water matrix. But through internal control processes, science, innovation and a focus on source water...
Featured
Five Years Of EPR For eWASA: Progress, Pressure And The Path Ahead
It has been five years since the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) launched South Africa’s first rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. These regulations were introduced to support the emerging circular economy and to...
Featured
How Talbot Is Responding to South Africa’s Growing Water Security Challenge
As water security rises to the top of South Africa’s industrial risk agenda, companies are being forced to rethink how they source, treat and reuse water, a shift that has shaped Talbot’s evolution. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Talbot’s CEO, Carl Haycock, about water...
Latest
Ongoing Story – Eskom to Implement Critical Planned Maintenance Scheduled for May to July
Eskom will undertake planned critical maintenance activities at Palmiet and Zuikerbosch Sites. The maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure is essential for ensuring system reliability. The planned maintenance activities are necessary to...
Drakenstein Municipality Leads the Next Phase of Smart Meter Innovation
The Viability and Validation of Innovation for Service Delivery (VVISD) Programme is being implemented by the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) as a key delivery agency, translating policy intent into practical, on the...
R12Bn Allocated To Water Infrastructure Grants
An amount of R12.3 billion has been allocated to infrastructure grants to fund 70 bulk water projects and 341 water services initiatives across all provinces, as government intensifies efforts to stabilise struggling municipal systems. Presenting...
Cape Town’s Waste Strategy Wins Global Award
The City of Cape Town has secured global recognition after being named one of the winners of the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge 2025, an international competition that rewards cities developing bold solutions to complex urban issues. Backed by...
Giving Waste Oil a Second Life
Waste Oil is an environmental hazard; one litre of waste oil can pollute one million litres of fresh water. Coupled with scarcity, lubricating oil accounts for 2-3% of a barrel of crude oil; the need to recycle waste oil is urgent. EWOR...
Unlocking The Value Of Glass Recycling
When we talk about recycling, most people immediately think of plastics, paper, or scrap metal. Glass often gets overlooked, despite being one of the most recyclable materials available. Unlike many materials, glass can be recycled indefinitely...
Sustainability
How Glass Can Create Opportunities In 2026
As South Africans look to grow their income and build businesses in 2026, one often overlooked resource is creating real economic opportunity: glass. From collectors to buyback centres, glass recycling is opening doors for entrepreneurship and...
Corrocoat SA Tackles The Silent Threat To South Africa’s Water Infrastructure
In a country besieged by failing infrastructure, resulting in water interruptions, floods and drought, safeguarding and extending the life of critical water infrastructure is no longer optional. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Corrocoat South Africa about...
Keep The Energy Flowing – And Register With The BCCEI
South Africa’s transition toward renewable energy is reshaping the national landscape. Across the country, cranes, graders and concrete mixers are hard at work on wind and solar farms that will supply the next generation of clean power. But beyond...
Scan Display: Four Stands, One Sustainability Philosophy
At Scan Display, sustainability is a value embedded in how the company operates. It is a set of principles applied consistently to every job. This approach was recognised at the 2026 EXSA-llence Awards, the annual industry awards hosted by the...
The Hidden Costs of Energy and Water Retrofits: Protecting Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
Approximately 75% of homeowners plan to go off-grid for electricity, and nearly half are exploring water solutions (Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index, Q2 2025). This shift is exacerbated by pressure on municipal resources: Cape Town’s summer...
To Defend Oceans, Livelihoods & Justice – Civil Society Reaffirms Commitment To Good Governance As TEEPSA 5/6/7 Case Advances
As South Africa enters a defining period for climate and environmental justice, The Green Connection and Natural Justice say they remain steadfast in their mission to protect the ocean and coastal livelihoods and heritage, for future generations....
Events
Industry News
What To Watch For In Construction This Year
In a recent webinar on South Africa’s construction sector, I was struck by how familiar the themes were, and how urgent they have become. The panel covered everything from interest rates and infrastructure backlogs to contractual disputes and green...
Transnet Suspends Officials For Alleged Involvement In Collusive Behaviour With Suppliers
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) has taken decisive action in its ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption and misconduct within the organisation. This follows the suspension of nine employees implicated in alleged collusion with suppliers....
Key Infrastructure Takeaways From The 2026 Budget Speech
Infrastructure sits at the centre of South Africa’s fiscal recovery plan. In the 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed that stabilising debt and accelerating public investment are twin priorities. For the infrastructure...
Water
Metro News
The Economic Ripple Effect: Water Demand Management Is Vital To Water Security
For South Africa to emerge from its current water crisis, the Johannesburg Water operations manager for water demand management, Jimmy Callander, says “the focus must be on water demand management (WDM).” One of the biggest concerns for South...
Groundwater Governance The Missing Link In The Water Crisis
Johannesburg’s water crisis has finally drawn national attention. Suburbs have endured weeks without supply, residents queue at tankers, and civil society is calling for disaster declarations. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged infrastructure...
Municipal Engineering Institute Raises Red Flags In The Draft White Paper On Local Government
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, the flawed...
Waste
Engineering
Waterfall City Holds Its Crown as Africa’s Leading Masterplan Project
Midrand’s Waterfall City has again claimed continental acclaim, winning Africa’s Best Masterplan at the International Property Awards in London. Willie Vos, chief executive officer of Waterfall City Management Company, extended his congratulations...
SA’s Nuclear Build Programme Drives Urgent Demand For Specialised Welding Skills
As South Africa prepares to advance its nuclear new-build programme, the country faces a critical challenge: a shortage of highly specialised welding, inspection, and non-destructive testing (NDT) skills required to deliver the safety-critical...
Endress+Hauser: Disinfection Sensors For Clean And Safe Water
Water is essential for all life and plays a critical role across various industries and their processes. In Southern Africa’s water and wastewater sector, effective disinfection is key to ensuring drinking water is safe for communities and treated...
Technology
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Digital Magazines
ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
Digital Magazines
Water & Sanitation Africa
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.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
