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Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

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Finance minister Enoch Godongwana introduced sweeping reforms to infrastructure financing.

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#BudgetSpeech2024: R943bn for infrastructure and major reforms

Lindsey Schutters 21 Feb 2024

More than 200-million litres of untreated or partially treated sewage is released into False Bay daily. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Failing sewage plants continue to pollute False Bay

Steve Kretzmann 16 Feb 2024

Dominique dHotman, head of Ooba Solar

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Post #Sona2024 blackouts were a reality check

14 Feb 2024

EVs can be home backup power solutions and play a crucial role in the smart grid. Source: Priscilla du Preez/Unsplash

Fuel & Energy

EVs could be the heart of SA’s smart grid dreams

Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2024

Source: Troy Mortier/Unsplash

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Infrastructure investments today pave the way for tomorrow’s success

David Jacobs 13 Feb 2024

More than two million litres of sieved raw sewage is pumped out to sea off Camps Bay every day. This is one of three marine outfalls, the other two being at Greenpoint and Hout Bay. The City has commissioned a study to determine the costs of treating the sewage first, or piping it to existing wastewater treatment works or further out to sea. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / Groundup

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Cape Town’s ocean-bound sewage options unveiled

Steve Kretzmann 9 Feb 2024

Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

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Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

7 Feb 2024

The minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is readying his decision on a scrap metal ban. Source: x.com

Infrastructure & Utilities

SEIFSA calls for holistic approach to scrap metal regulations

6 Feb 2024

A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Infrastructure & Utilities

Botswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulus

Brian Benza 5 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

Infrastructure & Utilities

African Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Eastern and Western Cape to gain 3,470MW grid capacity for wind power

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jan 2024

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Legislation

Call for comments on Water Acts amendments

26 Jan 2024

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

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Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

22 Jan 2024

Aerial view of the Coral Beach estate.

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Impower brings BESS solution to Eastern Cape community

22 Jan 2024

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Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

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Mchunu to lead Water Services Authority Summit

17 Jan 2024

JDA breaks ground on Klipfontein Wellness Centre to transform substance abuse treatment

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JDA breaks ground on Klipfontein Wellness Centre to transform substance abuse treatment

16 Jan 2024

Marion Wagner addressing the crowd at Breadline's 30th anniversary.

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Eradicating pit latrines in schools should be more than an SDG in 2024

Marian Wagner 8 Jan 2024

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This is how the government is tackling the transmission crisis

Lindsey Schutters 27 Dec 2023

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. Source: x.com

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Minister Mchunu calls for prioritised maintenance of infrastructure

22 Dec 2023

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Makhathini Lower Pongola water association to ensure fair water management

19 Dec 2023

Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Thembi Msane at the launch of the Cossins mega reservoir in the City of Ekurhuleni

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Ekurhuleni commissions new reservoir, boosting water supply and jobs

10 Dec 2023

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

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Roelof van der Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation

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Infrastructure investment is the key to reigniting economic growth

Roelof van den Berg 22 Nov 2023

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ISA awarded Net Zero Carbon Level 1 certificate

22 Nov 2023

World Toilet Day is real, and Propelair is raising awareness!

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World Toilet Day is real, and Propelair is raising awareness!

Propelair SA 17 Nov 2023

Mercedes-Benz accelerates SA's EV landscape with over 100 new charging hubs

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Mercedes-Benz accelerates SA's EV landscape with over 100 new charging hubs

Imran Salie 13 Nov 2023

See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

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See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

Propelair SA 13 Nov 2023

Eskom's Hex battery energy storage system is the biggest in Africa. Source: Eskom

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Eskom launches Africa's largest battery storage system

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2023

Map of affected area.

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R2bn construction on N3 will cause traffic disruption and bring relief

9 Nov 2023

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Finance minister Enoch Godongwana introduced sweeping reforms to infrastructure financing.

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More than 200-million litres of untreated or partially treated sewage is released into False Bay daily. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityFailing sewage plants continue to pollute False Bay

Steve Kretzmann 16 Feb 2024

Dominique dHotman, head of Ooba Solar

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EVs can be home backup power solutions and play a crucial role in the smart grid. Source: Priscilla du Preez/Unsplash

AutomotiveEVs could be the heart of SA’s smart grid dreams

Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2024

Source: Troy Mortier/Unsplash

Construction & EngineeringInfrastructure investments today pave the way for tomorrow’s success

David Jacobs 13 Feb 2024

More than two million litres of sieved raw sewage is pumped out to sea off Camps Bay every day. This is one of three marine outfalls, the other two being at Greenpoint and Hout Bay. The City has commissioned a study to determine the costs of treating the sewage first, or piping it to existing wastewater treatment works or further out to sea. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / Groundup

ESG & SustainabilityCape Town’s ocean-bound sewage options unveiled

Steve Kretzmann 9 Feb 2024

Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

Construction & EngineeringMossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

7 Feb 2024

The minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is readying his decision on a scrap metal ban. Source: x.com

Construction & EngineeringSEIFSA calls for holistic approach to scrap metal regulations

6 Feb 2024

A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Construction & EngineeringBotswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulus

Brian Benza 5 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

Source: Athena/Pexels

Energy & MiningEastern and Western Cape to gain 3,470MW grid capacity for wind power

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jan 2024

Image source: Riccardo Lennart Niels Mayer –

LegalCall for comments on Water Acts amendments

26 Jan 2024

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

Construction & EngineeringWater sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

22 Jan 2024

Aerial view of the Coral Beach estate.

Construction & EngineeringImpower brings BESS solution to Eastern Cape community

22 Jan 2024

Image source: cameramuse –

LegalDeadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

Image source: Nyau Mimi from

ESG & SustainabilityMchunu to lead Water Services Authority Summit

17 Jan 2024

JDA breaks ground on Klipfontein Wellness Centre to transform substance abuse treatment

Construction & EngineeringJDA breaks ground on Klipfontein Wellness Centre to transform substance abuse treatment

16 Jan 2024

Marion Wagner addressing the crowd at Breadline's 30th anniversary.

Construction & EngineeringEradicating pit latrines in schools should be more than an SDG in 2024

Marian Wagner 8 Jan 2024

Source: Brett Sayles/Pexels

Energy & MiningThis is how the government is tackling the transmission crisis

Lindsey Schutters 27 Dec 2023

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. Source: x.com

Construction & EngineeringMinister Mchunu calls for prioritised maintenance of infrastructure

22 Dec 2023

Image source: El Capra from

ESG & SustainabilityMakhathini Lower Pongola water association to ensure fair water management

19 Dec 2023

Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Thembi Msane at the launch of the Cossins mega reservoir in the City of Ekurhuleni

Construction & EngineeringEkurhuleni commissions new reservoir, boosting water supply and jobs

10 Dec 2023

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

ESG & SustainabilityReaching water neutrality with Propelair

Propelair SA 1 Dec 2023

Roelof van der Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation

Construction & EngineeringInfrastructure investment is the key to reigniting economic growth

Roelof van den Berg 22 Nov 2023

Image source: vectorinka –

ESG & SustainabilityISA awarded Net Zero Carbon Level 1 certificate

22 Nov 2023

World Toilet Day is real, and Propelair is raising awareness!

Construction & EngineeringWorld Toilet Day is real, and Propelair is raising awareness!

Propelair SA 17 Nov 2023

Mercedes-Benz accelerates SA's EV landscape with over 100 new charging hubs

AutomotiveMercedes-Benz accelerates SA's EV landscape with over 100 new charging hubs

Imran Salie 13 Nov 2023

See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

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Propelair SA 13 Nov 2023

Eskom's Hex battery energy storage system is the biggest in Africa. Source: Eskom

Energy & MiningEskom launches Africa's largest battery storage system

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2023

Map of affected area.

Construction & EngineeringR2bn construction on N3 will cause traffic disruption and bring relief

9 Nov 2023

Source: Google Maps

Construction & EngineeringCape Town heritage building balcony collapses, injuring 20

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

Western Cape officials encouraged by road repair progress

Construction & EngineeringWestern Cape officials encouraged by road repair progress

30 Oct 2023

DPWI and SANDF to unveil 100 new bridges in rural SA

Construction & EngineeringDPWI and SANDF to unveil 100 new bridges in rural SA

26 Oct 2023

The road to a more sustainable future needs a rethink

Construction & EngineeringThe road to a more sustainable future needs a rethink

John Rammutla 25 Oct 2023

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

Construction & EngineeringData centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

13 Oct 2023

Minister Senzo Mchunu provided an update on the various water resource infrastructure projects underway in eThekwini. Source: x.com

Construction & EngineeringDWS withdraws controversial water regulations after public outcry

10 Oct 2023

Young Winterton brickmaking entrepreneur receives welcome boost from Sappi

Construction & EngineeringYoung Winterton brickmaking entrepreneur receives welcome boost from Sappi

Sappi 9 Oct 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityWater restrictions lifted on sub-systems within Algoa water supply system

5 Oct 2023

ICTMTN invests R5bn to keep customers connected during load shedding

Nqobile Dludla 4 Oct 2023

Source: Katja Hamilton.

ESG & SustainabilityMcGregor in crisis: Gift of the Givers races against time to provide urgent aid

Katja Hamilton 3 Oct 2023