NEMLAA Act 2 of 2022 has finally come into force
Most, but not all, of the sections of the long-awaited National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, came into force on 30 June 2023. Some will be game-changers. By Garyn Rapson, Partner, Tsoseletso Bogopa, Senior Associate & Hassan...
Coca-Cola is supporting a circular economy for a sustainable, greener future
The Coca-Cola Company uses multiple packaging formats, from glass and PET bottles to aluminium cans and refillable packaging to give consumers various ways to enjoy its brands. In addition, glass, aluminium, and PET plastic are recyclable materials...
National transport framework outlines plans to restore SA’s transport infrastructure
The Department of Transport has gazetted its National Land Transport Strategic Framework (NLTS) for 2023-2028, outlining the government’s plans to revive and restore South Africa’s crumbling transport infrastructure. According to the department,...
Sentiment in civil construction remains depressed in spite of quickening pace of recovery
Sentiment in the civil construction sector has remained depressed as a majority of businesses are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions in spite of the quickening pace of the recovery. The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index remained firmly...
Pumps made in SA and engineered for optimum system performance
Standing among South Africa’s leading pump OEMs, APE Pumps and Mather+Platt have built a reputation for excellence based on product innovation spearheaded by dynamic people. IMIESA speaks to John Montgomery, GM for APE Pumps and Mather+Platt, who...
Rand Water considers legal action against municipalities owing them R4 billion
Rand Water is deeply concerned by the escalating debts owed to it by municipalities and the failure of municipalities to respect their bulk water purchase and debt settlement agreements. Rand Water, South Africa’s leading water utility provider,...
Sustainability
Stone Paper from Rubble
In his State of the City Address 2015 on 6 May 2015, Executive Mayor Cll. Parks Tau announced that the City of Johannesburg “will be converting most of the 250 000 tonnes of rubble collected from illegal dump sites into a new form of stone...
Coordinating and evaluating the NDP
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, says coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) is at the top of the department’s priorities. Minister Radebe on...
The benefits of recycling
Around a 100 thousand jobs are available yearly in the recycling industry. The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa says this sector has become a significant employer. To discuss this further we are joined by John Hunt, managing director of...
Reaping the benefits of renewable energy
As part of round four of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), Sappi and Scatec Solar have each made great strides towards producing renewable energy. South Africa ha s an immense potential for renewable...
Making food waste illegal
Food waste also comes with its own environmental concerns. Organic waste in landfills is particularly problematic because it leads to the production of methane gas and leachate which contaminates ground water and contributes to climate change. One...
Clean-up crew helps to make Two Oceans SA’s most beautiful race
The 2015 Two Oceans Marathon marked the ninth year that Plastics|SA was involved in cleaning up the litter from the streets and surrounding countryside left behind by the runners and spectators. According to John Kieser, the coordinator of the...
Industry News
Infrastructure Commission to fast-track projects valued at R340bn
Government will in the coming months expedite the implementation of at least 50 infrastructure projects with a total investment value of more than R340 billion. The fast-tracking of the projects forms part of the reconstruction and recovery of the...
The construction industry cannot afford Covid-19 non-compliance
Failure by construction industry players to comply with Covid-19 hygiene regulations and protocols could lead to site shutdowns which the industry can ill afford. This is according to Databuild CEO Morag Evans. Evans asserts that these delays will...
Ramaphosa announces carbon tax stimulus relief
As part of the Covid-19 tax relief, President Ramaphosa announced a carbon tax stimulus relief, which entails delaying the filing and first payment of carbon tax by three months. The relief defers the submission of annual carbon tax accounts and...
Water
Metro News
City of Joburg withdraws from SALGA
The City of Johannesburg has withdrawn from the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) as of 30 August 2018. Ntombi Khumalo MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services says the decision came after the Council approved the non-payment of...
Cape Town relaxes water restrictions to Level 5
City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor John Nielsen announced that water restrictions in the city will be relaxed to Level 5 from 1 October 2018. This comes after dam levels showed marked improvements following winter rainfall in the city. In addition to...
Recent rains bring much needed relief to Eastern Cape communities
Recent rains in the Eastern Cape have brought much needed relief to Nelson Mandela Bay and the Gamtoos Valley, where five citrus towns were fast approaching Day Zero. Persistent rains over the weekend in the drought stricken western part of the...
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