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‘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.
‘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.
‘He was a puppet,’ says FF Plus after Mogale City Mayor resigned before motion of no confidence
Mogale City Mayor Danny Thupane resigned before he could face a motion of no confidence amid a service delivery crisis.
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.
New Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya urged to prioritise service delivery for residents
Pothole-riddled roads, blackouts, uncollected waste and inconsistent water supply, are some of the pressing issues under the City of Tshwane metro which the UAT is demanding action on.
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.
Green Group Simonstown celebrates successful baboon management, calls for broader adoption of methods
The group’s innovative baboon management strategy in the Cape Peninsula shows promise, with it calling for broader adoption of their compassionate methods.
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.
City of Cape Town’s by-law enforcement unit issued over R4 million in fines
The unit issued a total of 2,631 fines, and issued 1,280 compliance notices, requiring offenders to meet legal requirements or face penalties.
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.
KZN Midlands Trashion Show 2024 highlights plastic waste crisis, eco-innovation
At the Midlands Trashion Show 2024, eco-conscious students transformed plastic waste intostunning fashion pieces, highlighting the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis.
‘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.
WATCH: Mount Everest stinks of faeces and urine
Referred to as ‘Garbage Mountain’ in the year 2000, Everest now stands as a reminder of the toll humanity has taken on the environment. Picture: Bai Yui
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.
Dreaming sky high, Nigerian man builds airplane from trash
Nigerian man, Bolaji Fatai, 21, built a model aeroplane from discarded waste, in Lagos.
PICS: #WarwickZeroWaste Project pilots composting initiative at the Durban Botanic Gardens
One of the key aims of the project is to support initiatives which seek to integrate waste pickers into Durban’s broader waste management systems.
Safripol achieves sustainability targets one bottle at a time
The new product will impact on the entire plastic waste recycling value chain.
Poo power plan solves two problems
As uncomfortable to discuss as it could be for some, it is high time we engaged with the issue of waterborne sewer systems and came up with workable, efficient alternatives.