The partnership between producer responsibility organisation Polyco and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) has led to waste reclaimers being... 

( Virtual Showroom) Sewer cleaning is an essential task but can be dangerous.  A recent tragedy, where three plumbers lost their lives in Ekurhuleni while unblocking a sewer, underscores the urgent... 

Following efforts by the mining industry to cater for the increased employment of women in the industry, women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is taking into account these trends and... 

Manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, Sisi Safety Wear, showcased its innovative range of women’s PPE at Electra Mining Africa 2024, spotlighting its female-fitted... 

Despite the growing number of women in industries that are traditionally male-dominated, such as mining, construction and manufacturing, one critical challenge is apparent; the lack of inclusive... 

Electronic parts supplier RS Group’s trading brand, RS South Africa, exhibited its mining products and solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) for Sibanye-Stillwater on October 24,... 

Diesel engine emissions are a significant health hazard, containing a blend of gases and fine particles that can pose serious risks if not effectively controlled. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) is... 

Completion is expected by the end of the second half of the 2025 financial year. 

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 

RS PRO, the own brand of RS, offers a comprehensive selection of over 80 000 products spanning all industries and technologies. Renowned for its quality and extensive range, RS PRO is the Smart... 

The growing number of women entering the traditionally male-dominated mining industry necessitates improved access to gender-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), reports workplace... 

With increasing climate unpredictability, facilities management has emerged as a frontline defence against the destructive impact of extreme weather conditions. Planned and proactive maintenance... 

Engen employee and De Waterkant local Mike Rushton has helped raise funds for non-profit organisation, Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS). Utilising Engen’s Employee Community Partnership Programme... 

The Minerals Council South Africa has reiterated the implications of the Amended Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice (COP), which was first published in July 2023. The... 

Overall progress at the project is at more than 52%. 

By Donné Nieman, Sales Director at Workforce Staffing The catastrophic collapse of a near-completed building under construction in George in May 2024, which resulted in at least 34 fatalities and... 

Spray nozzles play a crucial role in dust suppression to help prevent silicosis, a lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) particles. Here are some ways in... 

Inspirational innovator in the waste management space, Urban Surfer significantly impressed the judges at last year’s Eco-Logic awards, where they scooped the coveted Eco-Innovation award for their... 

Every year, R7 billion is paid out by the Compensation Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance to address occupational injuries and diseases in South Africa. This statistic highlights the pressing need for... 

Industry leaders from across the manufacturing and machine tools market will deliver a programme of world-class, free-to-attend seminars at Machine Tools Africa 2024, taking place at the Expo... 

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager of Sisi Safety Wear Women are often underrepresented in technical industries, particularly within South Africa’s power and energy sectors. In the coal sector, they... 

National public entity the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) has outlined ambitious goals to transform the mining industry by fostering gender diversity and prioritising the health and safety... 

By Sizwe Phakathi and Sietse van der Woude Mining companies worldwide are increasingly required to account and disclose their impacts on society, environment and corporate governance through... 

The Nikki brand of hard hats from BBF Safety Group is one of the most popular and trusted brands in the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry, with over 15 years of continued service across... 

An updated guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice (CoP) for the selection and provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in the South African mining industry was introduced on... 

Commemorating 40 years of trading in November 2023, fasteners and personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) MD Jan Viljoen says the company continues... 

Statues and Storms offers a gripping insider’s account of Max Price’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town during a transformative period in South African higher education.... 

The critical service of dealing with the country’s waste is big business: the local sector is valued at over R5bn and is deemed one the of most efficient on the continent. Dealing with around 122... 

Industri Tools & Equipment – specialists in the supply and support of tools and equipment to industrial sectors throughout Southern Africa – is soon to open a retail outlet in Johannesburg. 

When asked what advice to give to young women looking to enter mining, TAKRAF South Africa’s Rena Odhav urged, “If you want to attain long lasting success, what matters is not a title but your... 

Owing to its 100/0 principle, fastener specialist Bolt and Engineering Distributors (BED) Group’s Welkom branch, in the Free State, maintains a firm position as supplier of choice to the mining,... 

The South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, commonly known as SARACCA champions safety as one of their pillars which are paramount in upholding their standards.... 

Fastener supplier The Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group has been recognised for its performance with two awards by test and measurement specialist Comtest. Comtest provides test and... 

ESAB South Africa, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in Elandsfontien, Germiston, on a 5000m2 state of the art... 

The Bolt and Engineering (B.E.D.) Group was proud to exhibit once again at Grain SA’s annual NAMPO Harvest Day from 16 to 19 May, marking its 31st year as a NAMPO exhibitor. This year’s stand was... 

Protective clothing and workwear supplier Sweet-Orr, an exhibitor at security and fire trade exhibition Securex 2023, services varying needs across different workforce sectors by giving special... 

When it comes to the engineering industry, precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount. Professionals in this field understand the importance of having reliable tools and equipment that enable... 

The Hawks are investigating four cases of fraud and corruption that saw the Department of Defence and Military lose R167-million in public funds. Hawks boss Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya... 

South Africa’s glass recycling industry injects over R300-million into the economy, according to The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) – the sole Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) in South... 

BMG has donated over 140 pallets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Gift of the Givers Foundation – a leading welfare organisation in South Africa, that serves those in need with compassion,... 

By Louise Woodburn, General Manager of KBC Risk Solutions, a Division of KBC Health & Safety Promoting a workplace attitude that prioritises safety requires a commitment to continuous learning, and... 

By Tania Govender, Sales Director at Worldwide Staffing This year has seen South Africans suffer with load shedding every day so far, with no end in sight for the foreseeable future. The economic...