https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/policy-enforcement Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:51:13 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/equinix-faces-challenge-to-cape-town-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns-2026-05-18 Reuters IT & THE ENVIRONMENT Mon, 18 May 2026 11:42:00 +0200 721474 1779098256 1779097320 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272411_resized_untitled414.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-has-reaffirmed-its-support-for-the-benguela-current-convention-2026-05-14 Rebecca Campbell MARINE RESOURCES Thu, 14 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200 721306 1778766612 1778766180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-body-partners-with-four-african-green-building-councils-on-the-creation-of-climate-action-roadmaps-2026-05-06 Schalk Burger GREEN BUILDING Wed, 06 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200 720679 1778064033 1778063820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/panellists-highlight-growing-urgency-for-integrated-climatenature-strategies-2026-05-01 Shannon de Ryhove WEBINAR Fri, 01 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200 720397 1777878177 1777638360 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269240_resized_thumbnailclimateandnaturewebinar.jpg Panellists highlight how integrating climate and nature is no longer optional but a systemic shift that will reshape how businesses operate 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96526_2026-05-04_climate_and_nature_integration_webinar_1.mp4222720951 Panellists highlight how integrating climate and nature is no longer optional but a systemic shift that will reshape how businesses operate. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recycling-associations-call-for-intervention-from-competition-commission-on-scrap-metal-policy-2026-04-13 Sabrina Jardim POLICY Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200 719180 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-must-balance-ocean-conservation-economic-growth-to-unlock-blue-economy-potential-2026-03-05 Creamer Media Reporter WEBINAR Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0200 716679 1772718442 1772716140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257851_resized_thumbnail.jpg Panelists explore how African countries can develop a sustainable and inclusive blue economy 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96266_oceans_economy_and_sustainability_video1.mp4234079446 Panelists in a webinar hosted on behalf of Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference explore how African countries can develop a sustainable and inclusive blue economy while protecting fragile marine ecosystems https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-publishes-medupi-fgd-cost-benefit-analysis-report-for-public-comment-2026-02-24 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY & AIR QUALITY Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0200 715985 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lpg-viewed-as-lever-to-expand-energy-access-clean-cooking-2026-02-27 Lumkile Nkomfe Policy & Enforcement Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714507 1770299267 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251483_resized_jamesrockallwlga02261022.jpeg JAMES ROCKALL The continued use of traditional biomass fuels for cooking is one of the most significant energy, health and gender equity issues facing Africa today 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/private-capital-reshaping-renewable-energy-investments-2026-02-04 Lumkile Nkomfe Policy & Enforcement Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714516 1771266602 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251499_resized_solarpowerplantrevegofundmanagers06261022.jpeg MATURING MARKET Private capital, wheeling arrangements and transmission investments are driving a momentous shift towards bankable, late-stage renewable-energy assets 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-polluters-must-pay-or-we-all-will-2026-02-13 Creamer Media Reporter CARBON TAX Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0200 715218 1770969856 1770967800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253592_resized_combinedharaldandtracey1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/modern-demolition-solutions-can-boost-esg-performance-2026-01-13 Trent Roebeck Policy & Enforcement Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714038 1769691073 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250013_resized_jetdemolitionrecoveryofreinforcingfromrubbleforrecyclingjan20261022.png RUBBLE RECYCLING Jet Demolition takes pride in helping clear rubble from redundant sites for recycling, which can then be redirected for productive use 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alexforbes-launches-sustainability-impact-awards-for-listed-companies-2026-02-11 Schalk Burger SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0200 715051 1770804851 1770802560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tnpa-signs-25-year-lpg-durban-port-terminal-deal-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Policy & Enforcement Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713181 1769434663 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247645_resized_signingceremonydec20251022.png SIGNS OF CHANGE The signing ceremony consisted of TNPA and WASAA CEF members who pledged allegiance to a swift energy transition 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uptake-of-alternative-fuels-necessitates-better-medical-support-access-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Policy & Enforcement Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713206 1769434663 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247725_resized_drjenstulsnerjan20261022.png JENS TÜLSNER It is important to ensure that seafarers and offshore workers get the medical attention that is needed to avert the risks of working with modern, alternative fuels and chemicals 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/k148-road-construction-halted-as-court-interdict-sparks-appeal-over-enviro-approvals-2026-01-28 Darren Parker ROADS Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0200 714037 1769611085 1769592600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249994_resized_enonlinent55investmentsfrancoisnortje0120261022.jpeg NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fund-established-to-rebuild-kruger-national-park-aucamp-2026-01-22 Schalk Burger KRUGER FLOODS Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:03:00 +0200 713684 1769090639 1769086980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/climate-commission-urges-new-holistic-assessment-amid-overlapping-shocks-2026-01-21 Terence Creamer CLIMATE RISKS Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:26:00 +0200 713561 1769005052 1769001960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001248656_resized_climatecommissionexecutivedirectordorahmodise1022.jpg PCC executive director Dorah Modise 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/decentralised-treatment-a-critical-water-safeguard-2026-01-16 Lumkile Nkomfe Policy & Enforcement Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 711394 1768290230 1768514400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001242807_resized_watertreatment12251022.jpeg UPSTREAM FIRST Effective waste treatment at the source is emerging as the critical and most overlooked key to securing South Africa’s future water resilience 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramaphosa-appoints-new-climate-commission-commissioners-2026-01-05 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0200 712368 1767607716 1767598920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001245335_resized_climatecommissionexecutivedirectordorahmodise1022.jpg PCC executive director and commissioner-designate Dorah Modise 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bankable-partnerships-anchor-renewables-momentum-2025-12-12 Lumkile Nkomfe Policy & Enforcement Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200 710863 1765262545 1765490400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001241201_resized_duplessisdammulilo11251022.jpeg MILESTONE SHIFT Mulilo’s Du Plessis Dam Solar PV 2 marks a turning point in South Africa’s renewables landscape, signalling the growing maturity and bankability of large-scale private offtake projects 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iata-cuts-2025-saf-forecast-warns-eu-uk-mandates-stalling-progress-2025-12-09 Darren Parker AVIATION Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:34:00 +0200 711820 1765358597 1765326840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001243957_resized_boeing737800southafricanairwayssaaaviationbiofuel60716duane102211.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/epcs-necessary-to-improve-energy-efficiency-of-south-africas-buildings-2025-11-18 Schalk Burger BUILDING ENERGY Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:47:00 +0200 710184 1763457517 1763452020 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001239214_resized_deputyministersamanthagrahammarofthedepartmentofelectricityandenergy2025101022.jpeg Energy and Electricity Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/digital-parks-africa-master-power-technologies-get-european-energy-efficiency-certifications-2025-11-14 Schalk Burger DATA CENTRE STANDARDS Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:14:00 +0200 710025 1763123007 1763122440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/european-countries-back-25bn-initiative-to-protect-congo-rainforest-2025-11-10 Reuters CONSERVATION Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0200 709579 1762766984 1762766100 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001237481_resized_untitled242.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pcc-welcomes-release-of-south-africas-updated-energy-climate-plans-2025-11-04 Darren Parker ENERGY TRANSITION Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0200 709185 1762247078 1762246200 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001236265_resized_fossilenergy1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-wine-releases-esg-position-paper-for-industry-engagement-2025-10-31 Schalk Burger WINE INDUSTRY PRACTICE Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:24:00 +0200 709015 1761907770 1761906240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transmission-investment-lacking-in-s-africa-2025-10-31 Halima Frost Policy & Enforcement Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707832 1761635290 1761861600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001232310_resized_energyefficiencymanagmentoldmutualtransmissionlinesgeneric210251022.jpeg PYLON THE POWER The lack of transmission infrastructure and finance for the projects in the pipeline, is to South Africa's detriment 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-working-on-environmental-attribute-certification-for-more-complex-electricity-market-2025-10-29 Schalk Burger RENEWABLE CERTIFICATION Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +0200 708816 1761751783 1761749280 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001235130_resized_untitled20251029t165955619.jpeg Meridian Economics associate and University of Cape Town Department of Chemical Engineering honorary professor Dr Brett Cohen 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-gears-up-for-framework-launch-2025-10-24 Halima Frost Policy & Enforcement Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 707333 1761033341 1761256800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230788_resized_electsolutionswheelingenerwebturbine10251022.jpeg PREDICTABLE POWER In anticipation of the new South African Wholesale Electricity Market and the Balance Responsible Party framework Enerweb has been proactively gearing up its clients for compliance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sustainable-solution-lauded-2025-10-17 Halima Frost Policy & Enforcement Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 706857 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GOVERNMENT GOVERNANCE Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:56:00 +0200 707583 1760352099 1760349360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001231523_resized_diongeorge1022copy.jpeg Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/speakers-explore-evolving-tailings-management-landscape-2025-10-09 Tasneem Bulbulia MINE TAILINGS Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:04:00 +0200 707327 1760014934 1759993440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230771_resized_tailingswebinarthumbnail1022px.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95620_tailings_webinar1.mp4219119778 A panel of speakers discuss the changes in the approach to tailings management over the past 30 years in a Creamer Media-hosted webinar https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/seacon-aims-to-man-sustainability-in-changing-times-2025-10-03 Halima Frost Policy & Enforcement Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705956 1759216069 1759442400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226742_resized_esgseaconwendypoulton10251022.jpg WENDY POULTON The SEACon event continues to grow in popularity year on year, with this year's iteration looking to reach new heights 511 287