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Mendy Shozi: Water’s Importance Cannot Be Overstated
Water is scarce, wasted, and taken for granted. It is also a vital source of life and dignity. Mendy Shozi, President of the South Africa Youth Parliament for Water and project manager at Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association, is in her words “water...
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Navigating Resistance: Overcoming Barriers to Regulatory Reform in South Africa’s Water Sector
Introducing new regulations often meets with resistance, and the water sector in South Africa is no exception. Regulation 3630 is an example and stems from various sources, including institutional inertia, stakeholder interests, and socio-economic factors....
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Making Every Drop Count In Gqeberha
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired a unique partnership...
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Reducing Risk and Building Trust with Bureau Veritas
A world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, Bureau Veritas operates in agri-food, industry, commodities as well as building and infrastructure markets. Water is a critical resource across all these sectors, and as its quality declines, water...
Leak detection for renewable energy
Pipeline gas can consist of various renewable and non-renewable gases. There has been a massive uptake in natural gas consumption, and an increasing need for leak detection systems. The reliable and timely detection of gas leaks is critical to...
High-performance bulk water pipelines made with SA steel
Sustained bulk water delivery is the lifeblood of a functioning economy and society. IMIESA speaks to Kenny van Rooyen, managing director at Hall Longmore, about his company’s crucial role as a local content steel pipe manufacturer, its commitment...
Climate change and mine water management
South Africa is experiencing a warming trend that is about 1.5 times the global average. Kirsten Kelly talks to Mehmetcan Özkadıoğlu, hydrologist at SRK Consulting, about the impact of climate change on mine water management. ‘Warming...
Newly appointed GIBB engineer is keen to help solve SA’s energy challenges
GIBB Engineering, a world-class Africa-based solutions provider of infrastructure planning, has appointed senior electrical engineer, Gomolemo Ntlailane, in its Power Division. In this role, his goal is to contribute to problem-solving in the...
Water and Environmental Technology unit bolsters SRK capacity for water innovation
The African water sector’s growing need for integrated solutions from multi-disciplinary teams has led to the creation of a Water and Environmental Technology (WET) unit at SRK Consulting, streamlining the company’s capabilities in vital sectors....
Minister Mchunu commend progress made on Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works project
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu says the new Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works that is being constructed in Mokopane, in the Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Limpopo will serve as a model for other municipalities to follow suit...
Sustainability
Are smart metering platforms the answer?
By Martin Vergunst, business solutions executive at T-Systems South Africa Our municipalities and our power utility are owed tens of billions of rand by consumers. It is a precarious financial situation that threatens the viability of our...
Evolution of local sustainability reporting explained
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange announced on June 3 of this year that a new collaboration with global index provider FTSE Russell will see its environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure indicators align with FTSE Russell’s advanced ESG...
Celebrating women in the waste sector
While the waste sector is generally thought of as a ‘man’s world’, the remarkable women who serve on the council for the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) are proving that idea wrong. Professor Suzan Oelofse is the president...
Plastic products competition kicks off
The South African Plastics Recyclers’ Organisation (SAPRO) has announced that entries are now open for its “Best Recycled Plastics Product of the Year Competition”, which will be hosted this year in collaboration with Plastics|SA and two...
Cape flora achieve heritage status
The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on 3 July this year approved the extension of the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas World Heritage Site. This approval was granted by the 39th Session of the Unesco’s...
World’s Oceans to go critical in 2050
A press conference was held at the end of June announced the release of a new report about the sustainability of global marine fisheries in the 21st century titled Predicting Future Oceans. The report is a product of the Japanese Nippon Foundation...
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Industry News
CESA: 20 years of promoting collaboration with government for improved infrastructure development
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has long been encouraging partnership and collaboration with government in spurring up infrastructure development, both private and public. News from the industry body this year has highlighted collaboration...
Communities close to waste sites at higher risk of asthma, TB, diabetes & depression – study
A study conducted by a group of scientists has revealed that there are serious health implications for residents living close to waste disposal sites. The team, led by University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) vice-chancellor Rob Slotow, found that those...
Sanral ready to implement R30bn worth of construction projects
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) says its ready to kickoff R30 billion worth of construction projects as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for “shovel-ready” infrastructure development projects to unlock South...
Metro News
Transport committee calls for Prasa’s strategy to deal with burning trains
The Portfolio Committee on Transport is concerned by the recent spate of fires affecting the rail infrastructure in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces. Three trains were reportedly burnt in the Cape Metro and a number of carriages had...
Cape Town receives R553 million funding for water projects
National government has committed a further R553 million to water projects in the City of Cape Town. According to Cape Town Mayor, Patricia De Lille the funds will be used for the Cape Flats, Atlantis, and Table Mountain Group Aquifer recharge...
New speed boat to breathe life into City’s water bodies
The City of Ekurhuleni has added a new municipal speedboat to its arsenal of maintenance equipment. With the arrival of summer rising water temperatures have increased the presence of invasive water plants in the City’s water bodies. Through the...
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