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Stench over Johannesburg sparks government probe
9th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Environment Ministry is investigating a “stench” that has settled over Gauteng province, which includes the commercial hub of Johannesburg and the capital, Pretoria, this week. The... 


SANEDI releases first technical assessment towards Clean Coal Roadmap
9th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A new report from government organisation the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) on clean coal technologies has presented a case for potential opportunities and challenges... 


Opinion: Environmental law in South Africa – a complex and evolving set of requirements
6th June 2022

In this article, Inlexso Legal Solutions environmental law adviser Morne Viljoen warns companies to not underestimate the complexity of environmental law and to plan for compliance early on in a... 


WoodMac’s Maade expects economy to bounce back in 3 years if risks are mitigated
2nd June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Despite the most aggressive policy tightening cycle in decades, research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) metals and mining markets head Derryn Maade has said the global economy is... 


Just Share labels Climate Change Bill as ‘toothless’ without mechanisms to hold emitters accountable
31st May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Apart from the one criminal offence under the Climate Change Bill, which is the failure by an emitter to submit a greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions plan, the Bill does not identify a single other... 


Enlit Africa is back
27th May 2022

Enlit Africa returns to Cape Town as a live conference and exhibition from June 7 to 9 this year, focusing on the current opportunities and challenges in the energy sector – from self-generation... 


Company to exhibit at Enlit Africa in June
27th May 2022

With advanced submetering instrumentation and intelligent energy management solutions, industrial power and energy meter solution manufacturer Accuenergy is proud to be exhibiting at Africa's... 


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Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


PwC says South African companies must integrate, internalise ESG for long-term sustainability
23rd May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of businesses can have a direct impact on societal wellbeing and University of Oxford Sustainable Finance Programme research shows that an... 


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Nersa confirms registration of first two 100 MW projects
23rd May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed the registration of the first two 100 MW projects following the August 2021 amendment of Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy offers provinces help to process EIAs for 100 MW embedded projects
18th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy reports that she has written to provincial environment MECs to enquire whether they require any assistance in processing... 


Pollution killing 9m people a year, Africa hardest hit – study
18th May 2022 By: Reuters

Worsening outdoor air pollution and toxic lead poisoning have kept global deaths from environmental contamination at an estimated nine-million a year since 2015 – countering modest progress made in... 


Elephant trade curbs spur African nations to seek common stance
17th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

African nations from Senegal to Botswana will seek to formulate a continent-wide position on the trade in live elephants and ivory, an attempt to counter restrictions imposed by the United Nations... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy issues call for air quality appeals panel nominees
13th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has initiated the process to appoint an expert panel in terms of Section 3 of the National Environment Management Act, to advise her... 


Flood damage to roads in KZN
New infrastructure vulnerable to climate change owing to mismanagement, corruption
10th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

New infrastructure was just as vulnerable to climate change as ageing infrastructure, said South African Local Government Association (Salga) senior climate change adviser Slindile Maphumulo on May... 


Kangnas Wind Farm signs ecological agreement to protect biodiversity
4th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Kangnas Wind Farm, in the Northern Cape, has signed an ecological agreement with the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, to compensate for any... 


UPL proposes releasing contaminated water into South African sea
29th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

UPL has proposed releasing water contaminated by a pesticides spill in the eastern South African city of Durban into the sea or municipal sewers. While the Indian agro-chemical firm said experts it... 


MONITORING MATTERS
The welcomed resurrection of the Blue and Green Drop Certification programme will again give the country insight into the status of its municipal sewage plants
Act compliance lacking in municipalities
29th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Although the purpose and provisions of South Africa’s National Water Act, No 36 of 1998 and Water Services Act, No 108 of 1997 are prescribed, it is the observance and compliance with the... 


REAL-TIME MANAGEMENT
Various sensors and mobile devices provide decision-makers with real-time data on the condition, performance and safety of their assets
Using sensor data to improve return on investment
22nd April 2022

Since automation is becoming increasingly prevalent across industries, mechanical devices are being replaced by electronic components in manufacturing, industrial and factory environments, says... 


Pesticides, batteries and lubricants producer responsibility consultation process starts
20th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has started a consultation process with regard to the requirement of the pesticides, batteries and lubricant oils sectors to... 


GreenCape selects ten finalists for its GreenPitch challenge
19th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Climate change adaptation and green economy nonprofit GreenCape has selected ten finalists for the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge. The ten green economy innovators will prepare to pitch their... 


An image depicting white hydrogen energy storage containers with wind turbines and solar panels outdoors
Prompt build of hydrogen economy needed
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid load-shedding, and a reliance on diesel-fired, open-cycle gas turbine power stations being economically unviable, South Africa’s efforts to build a green hydrogen economy should be... 


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Green hydrogen economy to bring opportunities for S Africa
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Government needs to hasten implementation of policies and execute its investment commitments to enable a local hydrogen economy, says National Society of Black Engineers president Mdu Mlaba. “This... 


Advocacy groups disappointed by Minister’s leave to appeal Mpumalanga air pollution case
13th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Environmental justice group groundWork and Mpumalanga community organisation Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action (Vukani) are disappointed with Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... 


UPL pollution control dam at South African chemical depot spills
13th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

A pollution control dam at UPL’s fire-damaged chemical warehouse near the eastern South African city of Durban has spilled following heavy rains. The warehouse was torched by looters in July last... 


DFFE invites public comment on standard for the development of power lines, substations
12th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has opened channels for the public to comment on the 'Standard for the Development of Power Lines and Substations within Identified... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy insists move to appeal Highveld air pollution judgment is not designed to delay regulations
11th April 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has moved to appeal parts of a landmark High Court judgment recognising air pollution as a violation of the Constitutional rights of... 


Reporting standards, metrics to drive ESG in capital markets
6th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Environment, social and governance (ESG) activity globally this year will likely be driven by the urgency to deliver on the climate policy action points coming out of COP26 and implementation of... 


Partnership launched to overcome climate resiliency barriers in energy, water
6th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

A joint project to accelerate South Africa’s energy and water transitions to be more efficient and sustainable – the South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project – was officially launched on... 


DFFE welcomes IPCC’s sixth climate mitigation report as guide for a just transition
5th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa welcomes the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC’s) sixth assessment report on mitigation and, as South Africa takes a developmental approach to climate action, this... 


Covid-19 lockdown
End of National State of Disaster welcomed
5th April 2022 By: Sane Dhlamini

Democratic Alliance spokesperson Cilliers Brink has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that Cabinet has decided to end the National State of Disaster but cautions against allowing... 


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Govt ends National State of Disaster
5th April 2022 By: Sane Dhlamini

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday night Cabinet’s decision to terminate the National State of Disaster from April 5 since the terms of the Disaster Management Act are no longer met.... 


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Local paper recycling has room to grow – association
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the local recycling rate of 70% being above the global paper recycling rate of 59.1%, South Africa can still improve in its treatment of paper waste, states industry body the Paper... 


An image of Mondi's wetland conservation in South Africa
Sequestration crucial for local forestry, paper industries
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) executive director Jane Molony highlights that in the National Treasury’s Budget Review in February, sequestration was... 


Anti-money laundering task force contributing to local, international arrests for poaching
25th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Public-private partnership the South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force's (Samlit's) platform has facilitated information sharing that led to the arrest of 12 people and the... 


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Infrastructure investment needed for transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local energy generating sites should be established throughout the country when providing sufficient capacity, says Economic Development Solutions (EDS) head of business development Eckart Zollner,... 


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