Two of South Africa’s largest lakes – Sibaya and St Lucia – are being drained by a combination of drought and the growing water demands of the timber industry and local people. This is the warning from scientists attending the recent national...
While the annually utilizable groundwater resources in South Africa are in the same order of magnitude as the surface water sources – 7 000 to 10 000 million m³/a – at this point only 20% of this volume is used. “This figure presents a large unused...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) are recognising and supporting emerging contractors within the Waste Sector with training and up-skilling. “With the right set of skills and relevant business knowledge, emerging...
The Flygt 2600 Series Pumps from Xylem Water Solutions South Africa were caught up in the action off the cost of Kwazulu-Natal, pumping sea water into the vessel to keep it stable…The Panamanian 230 metre-long MV Smart vessel was loaded with an...
Imperial Logistics has acquired a 60% stake in bulk transporter KWS Carriers with the new acquisition slotting into the group’s Bulk Commodity Services division. KWS Carriers, an accredited RTMS haulier provides short, medium and long haul bulk...
At least 13 people were laid to rest in funeral services held across KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday 15 September. The families of the victims of the gruesome Pinetown accident want to know if the truck owner accepts responsibility. Source:...
Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi on 29 August hosted Newcastle community members in KwaZulu-Natal in a special celebration at the Phelandaba Stadium to mark the third consecutive year the Newcastle Local...
SprayPave forms an integral part of one of South Africa’s leading construction companies (Basil Read Holdings Group). Over 30 years it has become renowned for its dynamism as well as being an innovative and fully integrated industry leader. IN AN...
South Africa leads the way in waste management in Africa, but many other countries on the continent are up to speed with their environmental legislation – usually based on World Bank standards. This is the opinion of Bruce Engelsman, a partner at...
