The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) is now accredited by the CCMA to handle all its disputes. This provides a number of benefits to all stakeholders. According to Merle Denson, senior case management officer at BCCEI,...
The recent Water Research Commission (WRC) symposium that took place from 16-18 September was hailed by all who attended as a great success. The theme for this year’s symposium was “Universal access wherever you are” and formed the heart of the...
The South African Mine Water Atlas, which will provide a comprehensive reference on the vulnerability of water resources to mining activity in South Africa, is in the final stages of development. The Atlas will show the critical interplay between...
A new agreement on the United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will have broad implications for most universal processes, from economic development to energy governance, peace building, trade and biodiversity. In an opinion piece...
Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has urged stakeholders to find a common solution to avert a humanitarian crisis at the Blyvooruitzicht mine. MEC Mamabolo made the call on Wednesday during a follow-up...
The South African Local Government Association (Salga), a representative of 278 municipalities in the country, says it takes pride in the progress and positive trends that are reflected in the Municipal Audit Outcomes report. The report by the...
Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has welcomed the appointment of three executives aimed at stabilising Eskom. “Cabinet this week approved the appointments of Dr Ben Ngubane as Chairperson of Eskom’s Board, Brian Molefe as Chief Executive and...
The first intake of trainees of the recently launched War on Leaks Programme officially started their training programme on Monday. The War on Leaks Project was launched by President Jacob Zuma on 28 August 2015 during an event held at Dan Qeqe...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to ensuring open and continuous communication with communities around the Vaal River and Dam. The department recently held successful discussions with Save the Vaal, a non-profit organisation...
