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Tshwane's waste management faces scrutiny over truck roadworthiness
Concerns have been raised by Tshwane's Section 79 committee regarding the roadworthiness of waste collection trucks, following incidents of breakdowns and oil leaks.
Gauteng residents battle fly infestation
Residents living in Tshwane, Randburg and Soweto have complained of a fly infestation in recent weeks.
‘Rats as big as cats’: City of Joburg’s Pikitup unveils plans to tackle poor waste management amid food poisoning deaths
Soweto and Alexandra, where a young girl, aged 11-years-old, died after eating contaminated snacks, are among the areas under the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality (CoJ), battling with ongoing waste management problems.
‘Where’s the money from?’: Bosa demand answers on R500 million fund aimed at township spazas
Build One South Africa (Bosa) said it welcomed the R500 million initiative aimed at empowering township economies, but raised questions about accountability, transparency, and the risk of mismanagement and the money disappearing.
‘We need four months,’ say Soweto spaza shop owners to Ramaphosa on 21-day registration deadline
Fuming spaza shop owners in Naledi, Soweto blasted the 21-day registration deadline, saying that it is insufficient, arguing they don’t have money for transport to visit the municipal offices.
R1 Million funding available for young entrepreneurs in SA
Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg are being given a new platform to elevate their businesses with the launch of the 2025 Orange Corners Designs (OCD) programme.
No to ‘slave wage!’ Waste pickers call on companies to pay up on service fees
In 2021, South Africa signed the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement, a policy aimed at holding producers accountable for the lifecycle of their products, including waste management
New guidebook aims to tackle Africa’s plastic waste crisis
SST's newly launched guidebook aims to address Africa’s growing plastic waste crisis by outlining clear, actionable steps.
Social status could be 'hacked' for the greater environmental good, says UP study
Can social media turn good intentions into green actions? A UP lecturer’s recent research suggests it’s possible, by using social status to drive zero waste behaviours.
Greening the Jukskei River - nature-based solutions bring hope for climate resilience in Johannesburg
With Alexandra Township facing severe flooding risks, a new initiative led by local and international partners is restoring the Jukskei River through nature-based solutions, aiming to protect vulnerable communities and build climate resilience.
City of Tshwane condemns attack on waste collection trucks
Attacks on waste collection teams in Tshwane have left one worker injured and caused delays in essential services.
Rats throwing a block party: Tembisa residents up in arms as uncollected waste piles up
‘’Our health is seriously at risk, with the rat population growing and invading our homes. We're worried this could lead to diseases. ’’
Illegal dumping, hazardous waste plague hillary residents
Residents in Durban West are battling toxic air and illegal landfill sites as waste disposal companies exploit communities, prompting swift action from city officials.
Johannesburg High Court orders City of Joburg to do air quality test amid mounting Kya Sand waste crisis
The dumping sites service up to 200 trucks per day, each carrying various types of waste, such as garden waste, household waste, building rubble and waste, toxic waste, and even medical waste.
‘It makes economic sense’: LG to provide a nationwide, free e-waste recycling service
The rapid obsolescence of electronics has led to a mounting e-waste crisis. Recognising the urgent need for action, LG Electronics has partnered with Circular Energy NPC, a Producer Responsibility Organisation, to provide a nationwide, free e-waste recycling service in South Africa.
How Tshegofatso Molefi went from journalist to a pioneer in the male-dominated waste management sector
Businesswoman Tshegofatso Molefi is a trailblazer in the field of waste management, and is thriving, despite the challenges that come with having penetrated a male-dominated industry. She is part owner of the 100% female and black-run Moli & Mela Group.
Cartoon Network Africa, ERA combat e-waste crisis with kids’ education initiative
Cartoon Network Africa teams up with ERA to tackle the e-waste crisis in South Africa, using beloved characters to educate and inspire children about responsible e-waste management.
Pikitup to advertise more waste picking jobs after protests
The City of Johannesburg and Pikitup management has announced they will advertise additional job opportunities to give casual workers an opportunity to after protests rocked the city of gold this week.
Uncollected trash inflames health hazards as Pikitup protest continues unabated
Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.
Health hazard looms: Uncollected piles of trash raise a stink in Joburg north
Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.
Durban waste crisis sparks urgent call for sustainable solutions
Durban is grappling with a mounting waste crisis following a strike by municipal workers last week which left the city streets littered with uncollected refuse.
Nigerian state implements immediate ban on styrofoam, single-use plastics
Lagos State initiates urgent ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics in a bold step towards a cleaner, greener future.
eThekwini Municipality takes bold strides towards zero waste
In a groundbreaking move toward a more sustainable city, Durban’s eThekwini Municipality, after the success of the Warwick Zero-Waste Project, signs a 3-year MOU with civil society partners to lead the charge towards effective organic waste management.
Mchunu will not ask Ramaphosa to declare State of Disaster over collapsing water infrastructure
Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu said municipalities are allocated billions of rands every year to fix water infrastructure.
Packaging and related expo gets massive industry support!
Propak Cape pulled out all the stops and delivered a world-class show in the Western Cape.