Only 15% of wetlands protected in SA
South Africa has over 300,000 individual wetlands. Of these, 30 are wetlands of global significance because of their diversity in plant and animal life- “Ramsar sites.” A report released in…
Community protest on the R71 Phalaborwa
The R71 road is closed due to community unrest in Phalaborwa. The Lulekani community are marching to town. The Ba Phalaborwa Municipality has warned motorists travelling from town to use…
eThekwini ratepayers want inclusion in budget plans
The EThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) wants inclusion in deliberations about the 2026/2027 budget. As a result, ERPM wrote a public letter to the Mayor, demanding inclusion, by no later…
75% of pumping restored, following an explosion at the Zuikerbosch plant
An explosion at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant, on Tuesday, led to water supply disruptions. But Rand Water said partial operations were later restored at its Engine Room 4, returning…
Department tightens measures to protect communities downstream Senteeko dam
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has begun implementing new risk-mitigation measures, to protect communities downstream the Senteeko dam. The Department agreed with warnings issued by the local irrigation…
Business joins efforts to save water, as dam levels dip in the Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has joined efforts to encourage its members to save water. The Chamber’s Denise van Huyssteen, encouraged businesses across the metro to strengthen their water…
Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre to be launched in Mpumalanga
Eskom and the Government of the Netherlands are expected to launch the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in Mpumalanga. The project demonstrates how the repurposing…
Redefine’s Coega Facility awarded a 5-Star Green Star
Redefine Properties’ Modern Logistics distribution centre, within Zone 1 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (Coega SEZ), was awarded a 5-Star Green Star certification by the Green Building Council of…
Multiple areas to be affected by Tuesday’s upgrade of the Southern Aqueduct
Multiple areas in eThekwini will be affected by Tuesday’s upgrade on the Southern Aqueduct, on Tuesday, the 27th from 1am until Wednesday evening, at 7pm. During this time, contractors will…
Nala Municipality said 20-year sewer spillage in Wesselsbron, receiving attention
The Nala Local Municipality announced the sewer spillage at Wesselsbron (Mothopeng area), is receiving attention. In addition, the municipality said it has elevated the matter to high priority status. This…