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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...
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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 corrosion. “The...
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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...
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APE Pumps: OEM Partnerships Are Reshaping Power Utility Asset Management In Africa
Over the past five years, South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM) – APE Pumps – has quadrupled its turnover. Contracts with various power-utility clients across the African continent have played an important role in supporting this growth. “Entities...
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Minister Majodina Is Not Blaming Municipalities, But Confronting The Realities Of Municipal Water Governance
In recent weeks, some local government leaders have suggested that Minister Pemmy Majodina is “blaming” municipalities for South Africa’s water challenges, accusing her of passing the buck. AWSISA begs to differ. Minister Majodina is not engaging...
Protecting a Strategic Water Source During National Water Week and Beyond
As South Africa celebrates National Water Week from 16 to 20 March 2026, the WILDLANDS programme of the conservation focused NGO, WILDTRUST, shines a spotlight on the Upper uThukela Water Fund (UTWF) project – a pioneering initiative...
Sappi And WWF South Africa Champion Water Management As Key To Bio-economy Resilience
As water security moves to the centre of South Africa’s economic agenda, the strategic management of water resources has become critical for stakeholders in both the public and private sector. A multi-year partnership between global woodfibre and...
Ardagh’s money4glass Programme Helps To Build Glass Recycling Value Chain
Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa’s (Ardagh’s) strong focus on glass recycling is driven not only by legislative requirements but is also a critical part of the company’s Sustainability Strategy. Ardagh’s money4glass programme, launched in July...
Sea Levels Around Africa Are Rising Faster Than The Global Average: What’s Behind This Alarming Trend
For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our planet is...
IWMSA EC Branch Confronts The National Waste Crisis
Against the backdrop of South Africa’s deepening waste crisis, one organisation making a marked difference is the Eastern Cape branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) at their 2026 Waste Conference taking place on 7-...
Sustainability
Outdated Ticketing Systems Are Holding Precincts Back From Achieving Their Sustainability Goals
Every parking ticket printed has an environmental footprint. They need raw materials, energy for processing, and water for production. Discarded parking tickets contribute to land-based litter and pollution, especially if they’re not recycled...
Kyalami Horse Hotel Trials Revolutionary Stable Tiles From Tyre Recycler Mathe Group
The South Lawn Horse Hotel, essentially an Airbnb for horses and riders, not only provides accommodation close to South Africa’s premier equestrian venue, the Kyalami Equestrian Park, but is trialling a revolutionary flooring system made from...
BME Reaffirms Commitment To Delivering Sustainable Mining Solutions
By reliably employing used oil, a hazardous waste, as a key raw material in the manufacture of its standard bulk emulsions, Omnia Holdings company BME is striving to deliver sustainable, future-fit solutions through innovation and precision. This...
Recycled Plastic In Pipe Manufacturing: The Dangers And Opportunities
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturer Association (SAPPMA) is firm that recycled plastic cannot be used in pressure pipes. Pressure pipes are used to transport drinking water, gas, and wastewater when a system cannot rely on gravity. These...
Government Engages Stakeholders On Circular Economy
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr. Dion George, has engaged members of the South African Plastics Pact on advancing the country’s circular economy. This collaboration signals the department’s steadfast commitment to...
The Critical Issue of ESG Skills – How to Bridge the Supply and Demand ‘Gap’
Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life sciences, and social sciences. Whether leading a...
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Industry News
ERA NPC Urges Responsible E-waste Recycling Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 Shopping Frenzy
With the annual Black Friday (28 November) and Cyber Monday (1 December) sales rapidly approaching, ERA NPC, South Africa’s foremost authority on e-waste matters, is issuing a vital appeal to consumers and businesses. “We urge the...
Infrastructure Investing: Transforming A Price-takers Market
South Africa has bold ambitions to unlock over R1 trillion in infrastructure spend. If this is realised, this will translate into a series of transformative projects across energy, water, student housing, internet infrastructure and logistics hubs...
EWSETA’s Vision To Transform TVET Colleges Into Engines Of A Future-Fit Energy And Water Workforce
South Africa stands at the threshold of an unprecedented opportunity. With the energy transition accelerating and new industries emerging in hydrogen, digitalisation and water resilience, the next few years will determine how well the country...
Water
Metro News
SWAN Cape Town 2026 Workshop – Shaping Africa’s Smart Water Future
Cape Town will host leading voices from across the water and sanitation sector when the SWAN Cape Town 2026 Workshop takes place from 9–11 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2). This three-day workshop will bring...
Water-wise Solution For Municipal Wastewater Maintenance
With water management scrutiny intensifying and South African municipal maintenance teams under mounting pressure to keep ageing infrastructure functioning, there is growing demand for equipment that can do more with fewer resources. Sewer and...
Landfull: Whose Fooling Who?
South Africa’s cities are running out of space, not only in landfills but in their ability to sustain outdated models of waste management. The traditional “collect and dispose” approach has reached its limits. Financial deficits, deteriorating...
Waste
Engineering
Draco Group Safely Demolishes 107-Metre Converter Stack at Palabora Mine
Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete converter stack at Palabora Mining Company (PMC). The...
High Court Victory Challenged: Civil Society Braces For Next Round In Block 5/6/7 Case
Just when civil society thought it could breathe a sigh of relief – believing that justice had prevailed for the ocean environment, the climate, and the people – the State and Shell are back. They want to appeal the court’s earlier ruling to set...
Civil Work On Mines Requires BCCEI Registration – Here’s Why
As South Africa’s mining and civil engineering sectors continue to navigate economic uncertainty, many companies with loading and hauling capabilities are pivoting to offer their services as contractors to opencast mining operations. While this...
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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.
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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.
