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Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed...
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients because transformers are essential components in power distribution systems. They step up or down voltage levels to ensure efficient power...
Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the...
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding...
Safety tips for LPG cylinders for heating and cooking
With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note...
Fire-suppression concerns mean Joburg Library remains closed until 2025
The City of Johannesburg closed the public library in the central business district in 2021 over safety concerns, mainly about fire suppression. A report into the building’s condition raised issues...
Fire safety for exposed steel structures in buildings
Exposed steel structures refer to the steel components within a building that are not sprinkler protected, covered or encased by other materials. These structures are often found inside buildings,...
Polystyrene panels in cold storage facilities a fire risk
In examining fire-safety issues related to polystyrene panels in cold storage, it is crucial to consider international standards and the inherent risks associated with this material, according to...
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Vodacom settles 17-year 'Please Call Me' legal dispute
Telecoms group Vodacom said on Wednesday it had reached an out-of-court settlement in a dispute with a former employee over his role in creating the company's call-back messaging service. The legal...
IATA reports that global airline passengers increasingly using digital and biometric systems
The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has released its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), compiled from 10 000 responses in...
Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report
A new study that assesses the investments required to achieve electricity security in South Africa by 2050 while also meeting the country’s decarbonisation goals has reaffirmed that the least-cost...