Strengthening South-South cooperation and building capacity, technology cooperation and enhanced financial support is important for adaptation and resilience-building in developing countries, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has said.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-welcomes-south-south-climate-resilience-technical-knowledge-tools-community-based-climate-actions-2026-08-18

In the wake of the release last month of the National Water Action Plan (NWAP) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa) has warned that infrastructure investment and institutional reform will only deliver results if South Africa urgently closes the technical skills gap in its water and wastewater sector. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/national-water-action-plan-must-prioritise-technical-skills-says-cesa-2026-08-17

To unlock the value embedded in electronic waste (e-waste), waste management specialist Oricol manages collection, compliance documentation and certified recovery, helping businesses meet regulatory obligations while facilitating a circular economy.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/strategy-e-waste-collection-unlocks-recoverable-resources-2026-08-14

South Africa needs to modernise how it monitors and evaluates wastewater treatment systems if it is to strengthen environmental protection and prepare critical infrastructure for increasing climate pressures, said Vaal University of Technology’s (VUT’s) Dr Kgomotso Mtshatsheni. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-urged-to-adopt-climate-ready-wastewater-monitoring-2026-08-14

With waste generation increasing and landfill space becoming increasingly limited in South Africa, alongside growing global regulatory requirements, local producers are facing mounting pressure to adopt sustainable resource management practices.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/how-extended-producer-responsibility-resource-recovery-waste-innovation-can-help-grow-south-africas-circular-economy-2026-08-14

The ongoing US-Iran war, and resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, continues to impact critical industries including fertiliser production, which could have implications for African food security, says independent research organisation Institute for Security Studies senior research consultant Dr Marvellous Ngundu. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fertiliser-disruptions-present-food-security-risks-2026-08-07

Plastic packaging recycling and producer responsibility organisation Polyco has launched a new mobile Packa-Ching recycling unit, which will be used by recycling company Trash2Treasure Recycling and Waste Management. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/polyco-launches-new-mobile-packa-ching-recycling-unit-for-east-rand-soweto-2026-08-06

The Western Cape’s 100% Organic Waste to Landfill Ban, which comes into effect in 2027, is compelling farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, and other food businesses to fundamentally rethink how they manage surplus food – or what the industry erroneously calls ‘waste’. While the regulation is designed to reduce waste and protect the environment, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to address South Africa’s food insecurity crisis by redirecting edible surplus food to the millions of people who need it most. https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/100-organic-waste-to-landfill-ban-in-2027-waste-less-feed-more-people-189686a

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in partnership with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA), has undertaken a public consultation on the proposed raw water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dws-vaal-orange-cma-undertake-raw-water-tariff-consultations-2026-07-31

South African retailers should not wait for legislation to force them away from plastic shopping bags, according to sustainable packaging supplier Traderbag, which says businesses that move to paper now could gain a head start on both environmental action and supply-chain readiness.https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retailers-urged-to-ditch-plastic-bags-before-2027-deadline-301098a