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

E-waste crisis sparks recycling initiative in Limpopo

A government-backed initiative is paying residents to recycle e-waste, helping to reduce toxic pollution and improve waste management. Read More

Pollution Has Finally Turned The Klip River Toxic

The Klip River in Gauteng has turned into a “chemical reservoir” as the vital water source feeding into the Vaal River System finally reached critical pollution ...  Read More