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Compliance? There’s an expo for that 19th March 2026 South Africa’s buildings are getting smarter – and the pressure on facilities managers has never been greater. Regulatory demands, energy targets and digitised infrastructure have transformed facilities management from a back-office function into a boardroom priority. Facilities Management Expo 2026, taking place from 2 to 4 June at Gallagher Convention Centre, places South Africa’s facilities management in focus. Co-located with Securex South Africa, A-OSH Expo, Firexpo and RE+ South Africa, the […]
Waste not, win big 19th March 2026 Against the backdrop of South Africa’s deepening waste crisis, one organisation is making a marked difference: the Eastern Cape branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA). The branch’s 2026 Waste Conference, taking place from 7 to 8 May in East London, will serve as a platform for the introduction of two new awards: the Eastern Cape Schools Recycling Awards and the Informal Recyclers Awards. A SHIFT IN THINKING The […]
Infrastructure needs humans, too 19th March 2026 National Water Week (16 to 20 March) and World Water Day (22 March) arrive at a critical moment for South Africa’s water sector. Decades of ageing infrastructure, municipal water loss and persistent skills shortages have left many local authorities struggling to deliver safe and reliable water services. Recent data indicates that municipalities lose nearly half of all treated water to leaks, theft and inefficiencies, highlighting a systemic breakdown that awareness alone cannot fix. “Infrastructure funding […]
A direct line to safety 3rd February 2026 Blackline Safety, a global provider of connected safety technology, has announced the launch of G8 – an evolution in its worksite safety offerings and the most connected wearable the company has ever built. Designed from the ground up as a true platform, G8 combines advanced gas detection, lone worker protection and radio-quality communication in one rugged device that connects workers, their safety teams and the broader digital worksite. This is all done […]
Getting spill containment right in 2026 14th January 2026 Hazardous spills expose companies to legal, financial and reputational risks – often with far-reaching environmental, social and economic impacts. This year, robust spill containment systems and services remain central to operational resilience and regulatory compliance. In the past 18 months, serious spill incidents have been reported in Southern African media. Oil leaking from the wreck of a grounded cargo vessel contaminated large sections of the Western Cape coastline, requiring an extensive […]
One and done firefighting 29th January 2026 SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, is addressing one of the most common fire safety failures: access. Too often, extinguishers are locked away, poorly maintained or simply not close enough when a small fire starts. SafeQuip’s latest product launch introduces two compact, disposable fire extinguishers designed for fast response, minimal upkeep and everyday use. Arriving in February, 2026, the new 0.6-kg Disposable Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher and the 0.6-litre Disposable Foam […]
Fewer breakdowns, safer fleets 4th February 2026 Fewer breakdowns aren’t only a cost win; they’re a safety win. We discover how WearCheck, a specialist condition monitoring company, is delighting SHEQ teams across the transport sector. Unexpected mechanical failures can escalate into roadside incidents, secondary accidents and higher exposure for drivers and recovery staff. WearCheck’s condition monitoring programmes help to reduce these risks by detecting early warning signs of component distress before they become failures. “Fundamental to our approach is the […]
Do helicopter parents ground careers? 10th February 2026 A recent study of over 2,000 early-career adults found that young people whose parents were still very closely involved in their lives tended to have occupations with less “prestige” than those with less involved parents. “It is well-established that parental investment during their children’s childhood and adolescence has positive outcomes,” says Anna Manzoni, co-author of the paper, “Bonding Ties That Get Ahead?: Family Social Capital and Early Occupational Attainment”, and a professor […]
Pressure-proof and thriving 11th February 2026 South African logistics provider Cargo Carriers is reinforcing its role in the chemical transport sector by investing in modern fleets and prioritising international compliance standards, even as global supply chain pressures continue to challenge the industry. The company, which operates primarily from Sasolburg in the Free State, says its adherence to ISO certifications and the Chemical and Allied Industries Association’s Responsible Care programme underpins both environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. Andre Jansen van Vuuren, […]
Banked for a rainy day 16th February 2026 University of Birmingham (UB) researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that could pave the way for the decarbonisation of commercial buildings. It aims to harness power that would otherwise be wasted to deliver heating or cooling when needed. Developed by Professor Yongliang Li, chair in thermal energy engineering at the UB School of Chemical Engineering, the compact system uses thermochemical materials with much higher energy densities than conventional systems. Early […]
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