The Solmixbag dissolves during the cement mixing process
Mondi has launched a Solmixbag. SolmixBag is a one-ply paper bag made from 100% kraft paper. All it does, is basically transport dry cement, then it disintegrates during the mixing…
Mining investment in social development questioned
The Minerals Council of South Africa, said in a statement that an estimated R4, 9 billion was spent on social development programs in 2023. But the Mining Affected Communities United…
Load rotation in Zola & surrounds
Eskom said this morning load rotation is implemented in Zola and surrounds, whilst repairing the Zola substation. Load rotation kicks in from between 17:00 and 22:30 daily until June 30,…
Tshwane plans to break away from Eskom
Cilliers Brink, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, said the energy summit held from the 19th – 20th June 2024, has helped the metro to prepare for future loadshedding.…
Cutting-edge research to save rhino
Research to insert radioisotopes into rhino horns, to monitor movements, is now in its final stage. It has taken 3 years, to insert low doses of nuclear in the form…
Growth in electric car sales
A new record was set for fully-electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, in 2023. About 931 new fully electric vehicles were sold. This is an 85% increase from about 592…
Bird flu outbreak: US & Australia
A bird flu outbreak in America, has infected more than 90 flocks in dairy farms across 12 states. The virus has also caused mounting casualties in cats. Avian influenza was…
Challenges delay projects
Despite strides made to secure wind energy as a solution to power up South Africa, many challenges lie ahead. 31, 264 Megawatts (MW) of wind projects are expected to come…
South Africa beats Europe at plastics recycling, but also is a top 20 ocean polluter. Really?
Written by Harro von Blottnitz, Takunda Chitaka, Clare Rodseth: Environmental & Process Systems Engineering Research Group, University of Cape Town Recently released industry figures claim that South Africa recovers 43,7%…
Man busted with large amounts of crayfish in Betty’s Bay
In a statement released by the Overstrand Municipality, Law Enforcement Officers arrested a man on Clarence Drive yesterday, the 20th of June 2024, for being in possession of large amounts…