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Transforming Cape Town’s Wastewater Management: The Zandvliet Upgrade Journey

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Cape Town’s Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works has undergone a major upgrade, transforming it into a powerhouse of wastewater management. Now, it can handle an impressive 90 million liters of wastewater every day, while also meeting national standards 90% of the time, up from just 50%. This upgrade introduces advanced technology to improve water quality and supports the city’s goal of creating a reliable water supply. With a vision for the future, Zandvliet is set to play a key role in ensuring Cape Town thrives sustainably, even amid climate challenges.

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South Africa’s Energy Transformation: Kusile Power Station’s Milestone

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The Kusile Power Station is a gamechanger for South Africa’s energy needs, adding 800MW to the national grid and helping to improve power supply. This project is crucial for Eskom’s goal of boosting energy capacity by 2,500MW by 2025. Not only does Kusile help tackle ongoing power shortages, but it also uses advanced technology to clean the air, showing a commitment to protecting the environment. As this power station gets fully operational, it symbolizes hope and progress in creating a reliable and sustainable energy future for the country.

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Nurturing Sustainable Infrastructure: An Ambitious Stride Towards Economic and Social Equilibrium in South Africa

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The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDSSA) is a platform for investment in South Africa’s infrastructure, with a focus on sustainable development. The 2024 symposium brought together a diverse group of participants, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, who emphasized the economic and societal benefits of infrastructure investment. South Africa is pursuing reforms to attract private sector funding and is implementing ambitious initiatives, such as a green hydrogen program. The country is also looking to broaden its infrastructure development beyond its borders through regional integration.

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Cape Town to Build Integrated Bus Facility in Makhaza to Improve Urban Mobility

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The City of Cape Town is set to enhance urban mobility and intermodal connectivity by constructing a new integrated bus facility in Makhaza, Khayelitsha. The facility will be shared by the MyCiTi and Golden Arrow Bus Services and located adjacent to the Chris Hani rail station, with the new minibustaxi facility just a kilometre away. This initiative will streamline travel for commuters by providing seamless transfers between multiple modes of transportation.