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WRC, Unicef formalise partnership
5th August 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a partnership in the... 


Department working 'around the clock' to clear water-use licence backlog
5th August 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is working “around-the-clock” to reduce the timeframe for the issuing of water-use licences. The department aims to finalise water-use licence... 


ZAC hands over new ablution blocks to Kwanyoni Primary School 
1st August 2022

The new, permanent ablution facilities will improve health and hygiene standards at the school. The handover forms part of ZAC’s Social and Labour Plan.  Zululand Anthracite Colliery handed over... 


BFS confirms Makhado project economics
29th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The favourable economics of JSE-listed MC Mining’s flagship Makhado project were confirmed in a bankable feasibility study BFS completed by Minxcon during the quarter ended June 30.  The... 


If your seasonal workforce is not compliant, it could spell disaster
28th July 2022

By Donné Nieman, Sales Director, Western Cape at Workforce Staffing (Virtual Showroom): The agricultural sector is heavily reliant on a seasonal workforce, which is temporary in nature. The need to... 


ON TRACK TO TRANSFORMATION? 
South Africa is one of the leading countries in Africa’s renewable energy transition, but much must still be done before the country achieves a full-scale transition towards a more sustainable, inclusive, climate resilient economy
S Africa offers pragmatic solution but still far from sustainability
22nd July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

While South Africa offers the rest of Africa practical examples of sustainable infrastructure development, there is still much that needs to be done before the country achieves a sustainable... 


The infamous Marikana koppie
Sibanye continues to make reparations at Marikana
15th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

After acquiring platinum producer Lonmin’s operations in 2019, diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater continues to contribute to reparations for those community members who were affected by the... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu
Progress in pipeline project witnessed
8th July 2022

In May, Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, and Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Dikeledi Magadzi were on hand to witness the progress of the construction of the raw water bulk water... 


DWS fast-tracks E Cape repair and upgrades
8th July 2022

In continuous efforts to ramp up interventions to affected communities faced with severe water shortages in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, the Department of Water and... 


Best practices for small businesses
1st July 2022

Experienced engineers are crucial in such a critical and technically-minded sector as engineering, and it is consequently not surprising that the industry players place a premium on the employment... 


A large round drum used as a peptic tank made of Weholite ready for delivery to Kenya's new school projects
More schools means more infrastructure needed
1st July 2022

The Kenyan government’s plan to construct an additional 10 000 classrooms to accommodate an expected surge in student numbers once learners’ transition from primary to junior secondary schools... 


Anglo investing in expansion of organic waste upcycling company Sanergy
28th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified mining multinational Anglo American is leading the latest investment round of organic waste upcycling business Sanergy, which has operations in Kenya. Sanergy's solutions are helping to... 


Multiple DWS water projects advancing – Mchunu
3rd June 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is making progress on several projects under way. Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, speaking during his Budget Vote in May, said that the... 


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Water solutions for Makana Municipality
27th May 2022

Water service utility Amatola Water, Makana municipality and consulting engineering company Bosch Projects continue to work hard to solve the water shortages in Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, in... 


City of Cape Town moves to plastic water meters as theft rises sharply
27th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has reported “a notable increase” in the theft of water meters reported across the city over the past eight months.  A total of 3 341 incidents were reported from July 1 last... 


Anglo spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order
24th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Thungela Resources is working to remedy the impact of a toxic spill in February from an old coal mine in South Africa’s eastern Mpumalanga province, Chief Executive Officer July Ndlovu said.... 


DWS stresses commitment to Phase 2 of the Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme
20th May 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

The Northern Cape stands to benefit to the tune of R10-billion when Phase 2 of the Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme (VGWSS) is implemented, Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has... 


New children’s book aimed at encouraging water conservation from an early age
20th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new children’s book, funded and distributed by global water technology company Xylem and its corporate social responsibility programme Xylem Watermark, aims to show young children how to help... 


Image of the ZAC cleanup
Slurry cleanup completed to DMRE’s satisfaction
13th May 2022

Local anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) reports that the coal slurry clean-up has been completed successfully to the satisfaction of the Department of Mineral Resources and... 


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Removal of growth impediments key to improve the perception of mining in South Africa, says Minerals Council
11th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s acknowledgement of South Africa ranking of seventy-fifth out of global mining jurisdictions in the latest Fraser Institute’s survey means the South African government... 


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South Africa keen to harness hydrogen economy opportunities, President Ramaphosa tells Indaba
10th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

It was just amazing to see the innovation that the mining industry is capable of scaling up, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the Investing in African Mining Indaba in his enthusiastic address on... 


Hyprop to install water-saving toilets at shopping centres
6th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Retail property group Hyprop Investments is installing water-friendly Propelair-manufactured toilets across its retail property portfolio following a trial of 47 units at the Clearwater Mall. Some... 


New report urges ‘dramatic acceleration’ for Africa to meet SDG 6 targets
6th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new report reveals that a few African Union member States may achieve universal access to safely managed drinking water, safely managed sanitation or basic hygiene services by 2030 if the current... 


QUALITY CONTROL The Water Research Commission is working with several sanitation industry stakeholders to develop a mark scheme that would allow for local ISO 30500 accreditation and certification
Rethink of local waterborne sewage system unavoidable
29th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

As a water-scarce country, a rethink of South Africa’s waterborne sewage system is inevitable, owing to the threat of climate change, with the country’s overall water security partially hinging on... 


KEEP ON TRACK
Wastewater treatment works operators need to be open to adopting new technology
Privately run Cape Town wastewater plants in good nick
29th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

To improve the operating efficiency of its wastewater treatment works (WWTWs), South Africa needs to increase the number of plants operated by private companies, such as the Zandvliet WWTW in Cape... 


CATERING TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES
The NEWgenerator sanitation system provides effective sewage treatment where infrastructure is lacking
Local sanitation industry development funding, incentives needed
29th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Industry development funding and incentives by government for local manufacturers at the forefront of next-generation sanitation products, such as NEWgenerator sanitation system manufacturer WEC... 


MONITORING MATTERS
The welcomed resurrection of the Blue and Green Drop Certification programme will again give the country insight into the status of its municipal sewage plants
Act compliance lacking in municipalities
29th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Although the purpose and provisions of South Africa’s National Water Act, No 36 of 1998 and Water Services Act, No 108 of 1997 are prescribed, it is the observance and compliance with the... 


Miner’s results reflect commitment to host communities
22nd April 2022

By investing in the people who live in its host communities, energy company Exxaro states that it is investing in the future of South Africa. “Our company depends on communities and our success is... 


Vodacom reduces its water use by 75% since 2017
22nd April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant Vodacom has reduced its water consumption by 75% since 2017 through several water-saving projects and water-wise programmes. As part of its ongoing commitment to halve its... 


Long-awaited report shows only 23 South African wastewater systems pass Green Drop muster
15th April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation has published the long-awaited Green Drop Certification Programme Report, awarding just 23 wastewater systems – 22 municipal systems and one private system –... 


Firm shifts focus to gain success in 2022
8th April 2022

South Africa’s construction industry is of strategic importance for the country’s economic growth and in the recovery from a pandemic-affected business environment. 


Development bank aims to launch water initiative partially modelled on REIPPPP
8th April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is working to develop and implement a National Water Programme that will include a water partnership office that could replicate some of the successes... 


Exploration of groundwater as alternative water source being accelerated
8th April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

As part of ensuring South Africa’s water security, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is accelerating its exploration of the use of groundwater as an alternative water source. Groundwater... 


Mining Indaba advisory board co-chairperson and head of content Tom Quinn
Mining Indaba welcomes back in-person event with a focus on ESG
7th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

After two years, the African Mining Indaba will once again be held in-person at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, albeit in May, rather than its conventional February placing. This... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Bottlenecks hampering mining industry not the fault of the DMRE, Bayoglu believes
7th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Significant bottlenecks in mining approval processes, which range from the awarding of prospecting rights to water-use licences and environmental authorisations, were hampering the development of... 


Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining fights period poverty in the Northern Cape while supporting job creation with Blossom Care Solutions 
4th April 2022

Period poverty refers to barriers to menstrual products, education, and sanitation, which can include social, economic, political and cultural causes. More specifically, it generally denotes the... 


Aligning tap labelling with global norms will see SA improve water, energy efficiency – study
1st April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa can significantly improve water and energy efficiency by aligning its tap labelling programme with international standards, a new study by the South African National Energy Development... 


WEC Projects secures first commercial order for NEWgenerator off-grid sanitation system
1st April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Local water and wastewater treatment contractor WEC Projects has secured its first commercial order for the NEWgenerator sanitation system for a school in the Eastern Cape, after piloting the... 


Sibanye observes water month with groundwater initiatives
31st March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mining group Sibanye-Stillwater continues to drive the effective and efficient use of water with a proactive approach to reduce its reliance on potable water systems across mining operations and in... 


A white round bearing part for a pump made out of specialised material called vesconite
Vesconite pump parts decrease lead leaching
25th March 2022

As part of its drive to be part of a global programme to reduce lead exposure from drinking water, polymer bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings produces products resistant to... 


A SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications
Pump system showcased at expo
25th March 2022

International pumps and compressors designer and manufacturer Sundyne showcased its SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications at the International Production &... 


Various green water tanks lined up inside a parking lot with flags waving behind at the Syewarts & Lloyds assembly plant
Pumps range being tested on grey water system
25th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Pumps and irrigation supplier Stewarts & Lloyds has been exploring the use of their Salflo submersible dewatering pumps, namely the S and V series submersible pumps, in grey water systems for home,... 


Image of Far West Gold Recoveries operations
Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Far West Gold Recoveries operation is being rolled out in a phased approach. 


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