Managing South Africa’s Nuclear Waste

From government to private sector, the message is clear: South Africa’s future energy mix will include nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is a clean and efficient ener...  Read More

South Africa Reaffirms Support for Global Treaty to Tackle Plastic Pollution at INC 5.2 in Geneva

South Africa has reaffirmed its support for a legally binding global treaty to tackle plastic pollution at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Com...  Read More

Armed with water tests, South African students tackle eco-anxiety

JOHANNESBURG - A short walk from their university classes, four South African students traded textbooks for gumboots as they collected and analysed water samples fro...  Read More

Waste-to-Energy Options Offer South Africa A Way Out Of Its Landfill Crisis

As our waste crisis deepens, South Africa’s landfills risk looming exhaustion, experts warn. Read More

DA slams municipalities for ‘double dipping’ in waste collection

The DA has criticised municipalities for "double dipping" in waste collection, where they hire external contractors while maintaining internal departments, leading t...  Read More

Ubuntu can help achieve the dream of zero landfill

South Africa is drowning in its own detritus. The population surged by almost 10% from 2011 to 2017, driving consumption — and waste — to new heights, but waste ...  Read More

Villagers sound alarm over toxic water source destroying crops: ‘We have to cover our noses and mouths’

While the Sutang River once irrigated crops, farmers and locals now report that the polluted waters are doing more harm than good.  Read More

Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

Water pollution in South Africa, as in other developing countries, poses a significant health and economic threat. Read More

Breaking the stigma on waste reclaimers of Johannesburg

Waste reclaimers are seen as nothing more than homeless nuisances, but their invaluable work saves municipalities millions of rands each year, not to mention landfil...  Read More

Sewage discharge requires urgent interventions

Untreated sewage being discharged into Gauteng’s rivers is adversely affecting critical ecosystems, communities and economic opportunities, says political party De...  Read More