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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...
NCP CHLORCHEM
What defines the quality of water? Quality of water is defined by the chemical, physical and biological contaminants present that will influence the suitability of water for a specific end use. More specific to this broader quality statement, it...
Industry ensures sustainability
Nalco Africa’s vision is to be the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. NALCO AIMS TO PROVIDE and protect what is vital to ensure clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. Debbie Besseling...
Zetachem’s commitment to the water industry
In a recent interview with Trevor Johnston, divisional managing director, and Susan Roodt, sales manager, the latest developments within Zetachem and the challenges currently facing the water industry in South Africa were discussed. Maryke Foulds...
A positive impact
Wastewater and biosolids treatment processes are increasingly being modified for the generation of biogas, offering a source of energy to generate power and heat. Maryke Foulds speaks to Dr André van Niekerk and Theunis Duminy at Golder Associates....
Water-perfect partnerships
Water from coal may sound impossible but happens every day. By Susan Cole, regional commercial manager sub-Saharan Africa, Dow Water & Process Solutions Each day in north-eastern South Africa, an award-winning water reclamation plant turns...
Technical innovations for the waste industry
In recent years, waste disposal has shifted its emphasis away from traditional disposal operations to evolve into an innovative and dynamic sector that serves as a reliable supplier of high-quality secondary raw materials to industry. Accordingly,...
Sustainability
Green scorpions teach children to sting environmental criminals – with art
The National Art Competition for primary school learners was held earlier this year to increase awareness about the harmful effects of certain human activities on the environment. The competition entitled “The Future in Our Hands: Helping the...
African decision-makers meet to harness ocean economy
Roughly one third of West Africa’s population lives on the coast, where the oceans are drivers for growth and prosperity. Oceans provide jobs, food security and remain an important source of leisure and spiritual value. Yet, oceans – a tremendous...
Industries’ role in reducing emissions
Industries and the products they make can play a considerable role in the global effort to tackle climate change. Making industries part of the solution while helping them stay competitive is a key challenge for policy makers, according to a new...
DWS engages with public on sustainable hydropower
The Department of Water and Sanitation has hosted public engagements for comments on policy considerations on Hydropower generation and climate change with different spheres of government, the private sector and community water forums in Bophelo...
Energy Efficiency Indicator survey reveals planned investment at all-time high
An Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey of more than 1,200 facility and energy management executives in the United States, Brazil, China, Germany and India has shown that interest and investment in energy efficiency are at an all-time high....
Let the environment guide our development
Human growth has strained the Earth’s resources, but as Johan Rockstrom reminds us, our advances also give us the science to recognise this and change behaviour. His research has found nine “planetary boundaries” that can guide us...
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OPINION| Lanseria Smart City unlikely to make a big splash in SA’s urban landscape
In his State of the Nation Address on 13 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that the proposed Lanseria Smart City “is now a reality in the making”, with the draft masterplan completed in November 2020 out for public comment. With South...
South Africa’s bottled water association continues to protect water sources
The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) continues to prioritise the protection of the country’s water sources in the just-launched 4th version of its world-leading Bottled Water Standard. The 1st version of the Standard was...
Opinion
Clear roadmap needed on infrastructure spending
The adage of being caught between a rock and a hard place is an understatement when compared to the balancing act required of South Africa’s financial plan for the year. By John Matthews – Chairperson: Construction Alliance South Africa The reality...
Metro News
Johannesburg ramps up efforts to combat illegal dumping
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety recently tabled a report to Council asking for an increase in impound fees for first time illegal dumping offenders. The proposed amendment will see the impound fee rise from R 2 970 to R 10...
City of Johannesburg sets out to register all waste pickers
The City of Johannesburg in conjunction with Pikitup has set out on a drive to register all waste pickers within the City. The drive, which has already seen 1200 waste pickers registered in Region D, aims to quantify the impact waste pickers have...
Johannesburg’s Jewel City redevelopment forges ahead
Construction on the iconic Jewel City redevelopment in the Johannesburg CBD is forging ahead. The project is set to change the face of Johannesburg’s CBD and revitalise six city blocks that have been closed to the public for decades. Work has...
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Engineering
Nuclear must form part of the energy mix to meet demand
There is a heated debate about South Africa’s proposed adoption of nuclear power. Media coverage about whether nuclear power is the right solution for South Africa is extensive. Is nuclear power the right solution for South Africa? According to...
Ten African Energy Ministers to attend upcoming Africa Energy Indaba
Africa is at the forefront of the energy transition with some of the greatest challenges and best opportunities in the world. Without doubt, innovation and the ability to deliver and deploy the most effective solutions at scale will be fundamental...
Contractor takes on Green Star challenge
Pretoria building contractors, J.C. van der Linde & Venter Projects, successfully coped with the challenging demands of complying with the Green Building Council of South Africa’s Green Star rating construction requirements for the...
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