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It wasn’t long ago that renewable energy technology was unrealistically expensive for people living in Africa, but things are changing quickly Anton Eberhard, from the University of Cape Town, concurs stating:... Read More...

South Africans should stop complaining about load shedding and see it as an opportunity. That’s according to Martin Emrich, a consultant for German-based leadership development agency Management Centre Europe (... Read More...

Located in Soshanguve, Filadelfia special needs secondary school is unique in a couple of ways... First, it’s the only school in South Africa to cater for three specific disabilities, namely for those who are ... Read More...

Protective eyewear ranges from simple, impact-resistant safety glasses to ultraviolet (UV) or chemical-resistant eye protection. It is, therefore, important to use the correct eyewear for the application Eye p... Read More...

While the word gold conjures up images of shiny jewellery and stacked gold bars, gold is also used in the manufacture of many electronic goods, which can be recycled for cash. While there are approximately thr... Read More...

Dust collection is integral to reducing risk and providing a safe and clean working environment in many industries. SHEQ MANAGEMENT discusses some of the options available. At its simplest, a dust-collection s... Read More...

Falls from height are a leading cause of occupational injury worldwide. According to the Health and Safety Executive, the United Kingdom’s 2018 Annual Statistics show that 27 percent of fatalities at work were ... Read More...

South Africa is no stranger to strike action. Sadly, while workers have the right to strike, these often turn violent. Is this a risk that can be managed? It’s been more than 15 weeks since the strike in the p... Read More...

As the implementation date for the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act looms, companies need to review how they gather, process and retain personal information, or they could face hefty fines and irre... Read More...

Substance abuse among employees poses a great risk to employers, and fellow employees in the workplace. However, simply dismissing an employee, who is under the influence, might not be the most sustainable appr... Read More...