An annual United Nations event, World Environment Day on 5 June promotes global environmental awareness. In acknowledgement of its importance, Elisabeth Nortje, Associate Director: Environment, Africa, and Jonathan Schroder, Water Resources...
South Africa’s elections have always been a cornerstone of our democracy, and yesterday marked the most significant elections since 1994. For many, voting is not just a privilege but a profound responsibility. Despite various challenges, this...
A South African member committee of the World Energy Council (WEC) has been officially launched under the auspices of the Energy Council of South Africa. This committee comprises ten high-level energy professionals from both public and private...
The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in support of Power Africa, a U.S. government-led partnership and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
Whether it is for agriculture, industry, or emergency preparedness, water storage solutions play a crucial role in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impact of water scarcity. Around 50% of Johannesburg residents experienced severe...
When a trio of South African engineering pioneers started their own consultancy in Johannesburg in 1974, it was innovation that was their guide; half a century later, SRK Consulting is a 1700-strong global network of scientists and engineers that...
While life without plastic might be hard to imagine, there is a renewable, recyclable and sustainable alternative to single-use plastics and many other fossil fuel derivatives: wood from responsibly managed plantations and forests. This is the...
Minister: Department of Water & Sanitation (dws.gov.za) emphasizes the imperative need for a national register of polluters to tackle environmental and water source pollution effectively in South Africa. This call to action emerged as a...
South African Water Works (SAWW) received 5 out of 26 Blue Drop Awards through its two subsidiaries – Siza Water and Silulumanzi. Siza Water is rated as the 3rd best water service provider in South Africa while Silulumanzi is the only water service...
