Waste management

Outrage as Cape Town rubbish removal company fails to pay workers

City of Cape Town says it will strengthen checks and balances when appointing contractors in the future

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News | 24 October 2025

Human Rights Commissioner dodges overflowing sewage in Cape Town

The City of Cape Town says it plans to upgrade the sewage pipes in Bloekombos in July

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Brief | 30 September 2025

JHB reclaimers call for landfill to be reopened

Pikitup has promised it will “come up with solutions” to the Marie Louise landfill over the next week

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News | 30 September 2025

Former home of Mamelodi Sundowns turned into a dump site

People living near the old Hezekiel Mothibe Pitje Stadium want the City of Tshwane to take action

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Brief | 23 September 2025

Joburg landfill closure threatens 140 livelihoods

Pikitup has temporarily stopped accepting domestic waste at Marie Louise dump

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Photo Essay | 17 September 2025

Dump site fire leaves Maseru residents in choking smoke for days

The Ha Tšosane community has been fighting to close and relocate the dump for years

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News | 11 September 2025

People have to relieve themselves in open fields in this Eastern Cape town

Centane does not have enough working public toilets

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News | 19 July 2025

Evicted waste pickers must be allowed to earn a living, court rules

Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by City of Johannesburg

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Law | 30 April 2025

Waste management project is changing lives in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Kenneth Shelembe says he makes a living wage through the Nquthu Waste Management Project

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Brief | 20 February 2025