Security breach at Cape Town Airport – South Africa’s official opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) Monday urged the Department of Transport to address the major security breach at Cape Town International Airport that led to the death of...
I have fond memories of years as a municipal engineer, particularly the 21 years spent serving and assisting IMESA grow to what it is today. It was at the last IMESA council meeting in Cape Town that I was asked to perform the official opening of...
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced the appointment of Sipho Nzuza as Cape Town’s new Port Manager. Making the announcement at a briefing to stakeholders, TNPA Chief Executive Tau Morwe said Nzuza’s appointment was in keeping...
Earth scientist, Dr Chris Hartnady, has called on stakeholders to not only be aware of the environmental impacts and geophysical risks of shale gas production, but also to evaluate the full energy cost and other economic considerations. Scientist...
A ban on night flights at Frankfurt has caused Lufthansa to withdraw its service to Cape Town this winter, the German national airline said on Wednesday. Imposed eight months ago, a strict ban on flights after 23:00 leaves no leeway when it comes...
Claire Bisseker spoke to Wesgro CEO Nils Flaatten about SAA’s withdrawal of direct London-Cape Town flights. What is your reaction to SAA’s move? We’re disappointed and while we accept the case SAA is making — that the price of fuel has increased...
A specialist earth sciences consultancy in Muizenberg, Cape Town, has been selected as the best company in Southern Africa for young water industry professionals to develop their skills. Umvoto Africa, which has nearly 20 full-time staff, plus at...
The content levels of dams serving Cape Town are showing a worrying downward trend and experts warn that residents should take water saving seriously. Forecasters say winter rainfall will be lower than normal or average this year. Peter Johnstone...
Water resources in South Africa are under “immense pressure” and the department wants to partner with communities to increase protection for wetlands and rivers. “We realise that our water resources are under immense pressure from...
