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Natasha Odendaal

Natasha Odendaal

Natasha Odendaal is Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Natasha Odendaal

Rights body outlines legislative path to combat water infrastructure attacks

Updated 2 hours 48 minutes ago

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available to the State to tackle the... 


Awsisa welcomes DWS budget, commends action on municipal non-payment to water boards

10th July 2025

The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (Awsisa) on Thursday welcomed – and fully supported – Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina’s 2025/26 Budget Vote speech.... 


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Majodina outlines in budget vote the work on bulk water projects that is ongoing

10th July 2025

While the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) progresses the establishment of the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA), it continues to ensure that investment... 


DWS starts consultations on 2026/27 raw water tariffs increases

9th July 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has started public consultations on the raw water use charges for 2026/27 financial year. In addition to updating users on the raw water user process... 


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Tau welcomes Commission, Vodacom agreement

9th July 2025

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the agreement reached between the merging parties and the Competition Commission in the Vodacom-Maziv merger deal. The Competition... 


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Competition Commission, Vodacom reach Maziv merger agreement

8th July 2025

The Competition Commission will no longer oppose Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv after the parties reached an agreement on revised conditions that substantially remedy the... 


Midvaal reservoir infrastructure

Midvaal invests R1.2m to strengthen water quality

8th July 2025

The Midvaal local municipality has installed an automated chlorine dosing system at the Meyerton water reservoir, which supplies water to over 80% of the Midvaal areas. The R1.2-million project... 


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Technology boosting performance of mill circuit pumps

4th July 2025

Technology to provide critical data for clients on the operational performance of mill circuit pump equipment is being leveraged by original-equipment manufacturer Weir. The global company has, for... 


New report sets stage for evidence-led municipal planning in Gauteng

4th July 2025

The Gauteng provincial government, in partnership with multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young, has launched a new report offering a comprehensive analysis and projection of the... 


Mobile industry must accelerate emissions cuts to meet 2050 net-zero goal – report

4th July 2025

While the mobile industry's operational emissions are steadily declining, mobile operators must accelerate efforts to halve industry emissions by 2030 to remain on track towards net zero by 2050.... 


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Establishment of NWRIA draws closer as substantial progress made

1st July 2025

Much progress has been made on the establishment of the new State-owned company set to be responsible for financing, developing and managing South Africa’s water infrastructure. The South African... 


Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya

City of Tshwane welcomes court ruling setting aside 2019 Rooiwal tender

27th June 2025

The City of Tshwane on Friday welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s judgment declaring invalid the city’s 2019 decision to award a tender for the upgrade of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment... 


Egypt uses Digital Earth Africa for coastal monitoring

27th June 2025

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has started to leverage the capabilities of Digital Earth Africa to monitor and manage its coastal zones as the country works to strengthen... 


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New regulations for electric motors come into effect

27th June 2025

South Africa's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have now come into effect, marking the start of the phasing out of most three-phase, low-voltage electric motors rated IE1 in the country... 


Vodacom reaches 100% renewable electricity purchasing goal

27th June 2025

Telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has reached a major decarbonisation milestone – it now procures 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources. In addition to several on-site... 


Tzaneen dam wall raising timeline revised

27th June 2025

The raising of the Tzaneen dam wall will now be completed in March 2026, a year later than the initial completion date of March this year. Part of the Letaba river water augmentation project, the... 


MTN announces R480m network investment for KwaZulu-Natal, digital skills push

26th June 2025

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R480-million to enhance network coverage and empower youth with critical digital skills in KwaZulu-Natal. As part of its investment, MTN will... 


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High costs, rising investment hit 2024 profits of top 40 global mining companies

26th June 2025

Globally, the mining sector – except the gold industry – had a challenging 2024, with declining revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) as the industry... 


Human rights body sets outs legal remedies to tackle water mafia plague

25th June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available for the State to tackle so-called... 


Competition Tribunal publishes long-awaited Vodacom/Maziv reasons document

25th June 2025

More than six months after prohibiting telecommunications group Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a significant shareholding and the merger of fibre assets of private equity firm Community... 


Rand Water progresses extensive maintenance plan

24th June 2025

Rand Water is moving on to the final stretch of it months-long critical maintenance programme from June 30 until July 18. The water utility started its critical maintenance work on May 29,... 


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Shipping containers used as gantry support

20th June 2025

A one-off “shipping container” crane is currently under manufacture for mine maintenance by overhead crane and hoist manufacturer Condra’s authorised agent, Lynx Supply and Services, in Tanzania.... 


Sewage spillages decline as Emfuleni infrastructure gets major overhaul

13th June 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) interventions to mitigate the significant water and sanitation challenges in Emfuleni local municipality are starting to reduce incidents of sewage... 


Tshwane wastewater, water infrastructure projects advancing

13th June 2025

Progress is steadily being made on the refurbishment and repair of the Rooiwaal wastewater treatment works (WWTW) and the construction of the package plant at the existing Klipdrift water treatment... 


Telkom delivers double-digit growth as strategy pays off

10th June 2025

JSE-listed Telkom has tabled its new three-year guidance as its data-led strategy delivers double-digit growth for the year ended March 31. The medium-term guidance to 2025 had been achieved – and... 


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PPC turnaround strategy delivers ahead of schedule as FY25 metrics improve

9th June 2025

JSE-listed PPC on Monday reported a step change, ahead of expectations, in key financial metrics such as its margins, profitability and cash generation for the year ended March 31, which reached... 


Students to lead water-quality monitoring

6th June 2025

JSE-listed private education provider ADvTECH, in collaboration with the IIE MSA Centre for Water and the Environment, has launched a national, student-led citizen science project aimed at... 


Maintenance on LHWP tunnel completed

6th June 2025

The seven-month maintenance work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel has been successfully completed, with water once again flowing from Lesotho into South Africa. The process of... 


MTN launches digital payment solution for informal merchants

6th June 2025

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s mobile money platform, MoMo, has launched a digital payment solution designed for informal merchants. MoMo Pay offers ease, affordability and... 


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New Icasa councillors appointed

3rd June 2025

Three newly appointed Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) councillors were sworn in on Tuesday to serve a four-year term, bringing a diverse range of expertise to the... 


Vodafone Egypt CEO’s role expanded regionally

3rd June 2025

Telecommunications group Vodacom Group has appointed Vodafone Egypt CEO Mohamed Abdallah as Vodacom International Markets CEO, expanding his role to assume a broader regional executive leadership... 


Central basin decant affects Boksburg Lake water quality

3rd June 2025

Decant associated with the Central basin has affected the water quality in Boksburg Lake, as rainy weather led to the surfacing of water within the mine voids, the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority... 


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MTN launches Shesh@5G sim delivery service

2nd June 2025

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has launched a pilot delivery service for its Shesh@5G Sim cards and Home Internet connectivity packages to selected areas in Johannesburg. The new... 


Telkom to deliver double-digit growth for FY2025

2nd June 2025

  JSE-listed Telkom on Monday posted expectations of double-digit earnings increases for the year ended March 31, 2025. 


Effective planning, prudent resource use critical for water delivery

30th May 2025

Ineffective planning, poor project management and corruption are some of the factors negatively impacting the project delivery and, in effect, “standing in the way” of the provision of quality... 


Bold investment needed to secure Southern Africa’s water future

30th May 2025

Resilient water infrastructure and cross-border collaboration are critical to Southern Africa’s economic development, environmental sustainability and long-term water security. This is according to... 


New framework aimed at streamlining PPP process takes effect

30th May 2025

The National Treasury’s amended Regulation 16, which governs public-private partnerships (PPPs), kicks in on June 1, with the aim of attracting more private-sector investment. The amendments are... 


Cell C says it’s now a strong, capital-light challenger, following recapitalisations and turnarounds

30th May 2025

Following years of recapitalisations and turnaround strategies, Cell C believes it has emerged as a strong, capital-light challenger – leaner, smarter and more agile than ever before. Marking a new... 


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Polihali contractor back at work after suspension, LHWP project cost escalations, delays in spotlight

27th May 2025

As the contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction resumes work on Tuesday following the acceptance of its proposed remedial measures over pollution, the delays, escalating... 


Altron achieves double-digit earnings as Platforms segment shines

26th May 2025

JSE-listed Altron on Monday achieved double-digit increases in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and operating profit during the year ended February 28, 2025.... 


DCDT issues ICT equity equivalent investment programmes draft policy for comment

23rd May 2025

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) on Friday gazetted a draft policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes (EEIPs) in the information and... 


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