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Over R10,000 a month: Inside a hijacked Joburg building turned recycling warehouse
During a surprise inspection by Johannesburg MMC for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, occupants of the hijacked Casa Mia building in Hillbrow revealed they’ve been earning thousands each month by turning the property into a recycling warehouse.
Proposed 9. 9% increase in eThekwini waste management fees
EThekwini Municipality's Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit plans to increase domestic refuse removal tariffs by 9. 9% from July 2025. This decision has sparked criticism from local residents and ratepayer associations, who argue that service delivery issues must be addressed before any price hikes.
Isipingo ratepayers challenge eThekwini Municipality on service delivery failures
Isipingo residents express frustration over ongoing service delivery failures during a meeting with municipal officials, demanding urgent solutions to pressing issues.
ASEZ leads major clean-up of polluted Hennops River in global environmental initiative
In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, around 100 volunteers, including international ASEZ members, removed approximately 2,000kg of waste from the Hennops River in just two hours, as part of the global 'Zero Plastic 2040' campaign.
eThekwini Municipality delays media meeting amid growing wastewater concerns
eThekwini Municipality postpones a crucial media meeting regarding wastewater treatment works, as residents voice serious concerns about environmental impacts and service delivery.
Big stink over Umdloti dumping claims
eThekwini Municipality says nothing was dumped in the Mount Moreland Conservancy this week, instead the bags fell off the truck
eThekwini Municipality clarifies viral video: no sewage dumping, only silt transported
eThekwini Municipality addresses concerns over a viral video, confirming that the black bags seen in the footage contained silt, not sewage, and clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident.
eThekwini Municipality investigates allegations of illegal waste dumping in Mount Moreland conservancy
eThekwini Municipality is investigating allegations of illegal waste dumping in Mount Moreland Conservancy after a viral video raised concerns about sewage disposal. The municipality cautions against speculation while prioritising the health of residents.
eThekwini councillor condemns alleged sewage dumping by municipal workers
eThekwini Ward 35 Councillor Bradley Singh reacts to a disturbing video of municipal workers allegedly dumping raw sewage in Mount Moreland Conservancy, raising serious concerns about environmental impact and accountability.
Viral video sparks call for reporting sewage dumping in eThekwini
eThekwini Municipality urges residents to report sewage dumping incidents following a viral video that raises serious concerns about illegal waste disposal.
Msunduzi Municipality cracks down on illegal dumping in the community
Msunduzi Municipality has issued a stern warning against illegal dumping, following a viral video of a man caught in the act, sparking mixed reactions from local residents.
Tshwane’s initiative to combat illegal dumping hailed at national awards
Discover how Tshwane’s Adopt-a-Spot Programme is making strides in environmental care and combating illegal dumping.
Rubbish crisis a rat-breeding health hazard
PILES of household-produced rubbish, which are rich breeding grounds for rats, are an eyesore in many parts of Pietermaritzburg townships. Msunduzi Municipality has been blamed for contributing to the situation by not doing regular collection.
‘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.
‘Where’s the money from?’: Bosa demand answers on R500 million fund aimed at township spazas
Build One South Africa (Bosa) said it welcomed the R500 million initiative aimed at empowering township economies, but raised questions about accountability, transparency, and the risk of mismanagement and the money disappearing.
‘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.
Vouching for a cleaner, greener community
Teaching communities about recycling has yielded good results for the Big Start Buy-back Centre, which has recently been given a trailer by Packa-Ching to collect waste.
Cape Town's anti-litter mascot 'Bingo' celebrates 600-event milestone
The City of Cape Town’s Directorate for Urban Waste Management is celebrating a milestone reached by its anti-litter mascot Bingo.
City intensifies crackdown on illegal sewer connections
Cape Town officials are stepping up enforcement against illegal sewer connections as inspections reveal widespread non-compliance.
Join the fight: Cape Town's call to action against illegal dumping
The Department, which oversees the city’s waste management, is rallying to get residents to fight against the scourge of illegal dumping plaguing multiple communities in the metro.
‘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.
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.
Mogale City water pollution crisis raises concerns for Ramaphosa - Presidency
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued multiple notices and directives to the municipality under the National Water Act, demanding rectification of sewage pollution. However, the municipality's non-compliance has led the department to file criminal charges for sewage pollution against it in August 2023.
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
The idea of waste as a resource is reshaping industries
One of the most remarkable aspects of South Africa’s waste management evolution is the active role the private sector plays.