Plumbing Africa Online

22/08/2025

On the sidelines of the AU-AIP , Minister of Water and Sanitation and chairperson signed a groundbreaking (MoC), marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to expand access to and improve for millions of South Africans.

The cements a shared commitment to unlock , drive and expand access to and dignified for across South Africa and beyond. It establishes a framework for co-operation that will see DWS and AWSISA work together to align , and across the sector; create platforms for joint engagement on , reviews and sector ; and facilitate research, data sharing and innovation to address pressing and .

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/ministry-of-water-and-sanitation-awsisa-sign-landmark-agreement/

21/08/2025

During the two-week (CPC) in August 2024, installed a ring main around the property, located in the remote Northern Territory, to to all existing and future on-site dwellings; installed four 27 000-litre to the side of the workshop, along with a header tank for rainwater above the weed-spraying area; and linked a new to a via a equipped with a . They also conducted educational activities with local schoolchildren and offered for staff at the base to ensure the could sustain and build upon these .

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/iwsh-delivers-clean-reliable-water-solutions-in-australias-northern-territory/

21/08/2025

In case you missed it: our June profile on Jacques Lourens of JJ Lourens Plumbing...

from has been working with since they established their footprint in the .

“We were very fortunate to run the first pilot with certain introducing to their clients,” says Jacques. “Their and make us feel important - they make sure our have enough stock so that we can deliver a to our insurance companies and clients.”

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/my-ariston-not-a-member-yet-june-profile-jacques-lourens-of-jj-lourens-plumbing/

20/08/2025

With the approaching in most of South Africa, across the country – especially in flood-prone areas – face the threat of storms, overwhelmed and .

The has already experienced winter storms with torrential rains and high winds that caused devastating . For , and in other regions, their risks will soon increase as the summer rains start. Increasingly patterns, rapid and mean that the challenge of managing has never been greater or more urgent, according to the Institute for (Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa - IMESA ). Key to addressing this challenge is , better planning and putting an end to the abuse of stormwater systems, IMESA states.

Read about it here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/flooding-in-south-africa-and-the-urgent-role-of-municipal-stormwater-management/

19/08/2025

Answer the questions in each edition of for 11 editions and you could earn two extra per annum, courtesy of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA).

We are working with IOPSA to encourage you to read your magazine and receive continuing professional development (CPD) points at the end of the year.

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/august-2025-cpd-questionnaire/

19/08/2025

The short answer is: not yet.

While many industries have been strongly to the advent of , it would appear that has remained largely untouched. The idea of a turning up at someone’s doorstep isn’t even a glimmer of a thought and, if that were ever a possibility, it seems that such currently lives only in .

However, does have influence in plumbing mainly in the line of (IoT). Today we have items such as . can also provide and even the in a shower.

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/are-the-robots-coming-for-plumbing-jobs/

18/08/2025

IOPSA is hosting in the and on 21 August 2025.

The Western Cape event will be held at Plumblink - Proudly Bidvest Lansdowne, 11 Blomvlei Road, Lansdowne and will begin at 18:30 and continue until 20:00.

IOPSA Free State will also be holding their event on 21 August 2025. Their plumbers’ evening will be held at , 26 Mackenzie Street, Bloemfontein.

Read about it here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/upcoming-plumbers-evenings-in-western-cape-and-free-state-in-august/

15/08/2025

is no longer an invisible utility; it’s a under stress. Facility managers are on the front lines of sustainability, especially in and where restrooms can account for up to 90% of . With rising operational costs, environmental regulations, and ESG commitments, is no longer optional – it’s .

Whether it’s a commercial office block, airport, hospital or shopping centre, smart water management is fast becoming a top priority. Measuring and verifying helps build a compelling business case for sustainable upgrades and ensures compliance with like LEED, BREEAM, CE Marking and WELL.

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/water-saving-is-essential/

14/08/2025

There are many who have made their mark on the industry. We talk to several of them.

, programme manager of Vocational Education and Training Partnership between and Motheo TVET College. Lommetz supports — especially —on their path to like .

Read about it here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/celebrating-women-in-the-industry/

14/08/2025

14/08/2025

The latest from KSB Company is making waves in the industry due to a host of that provide users with an ultra-durable long service pump with and requirement than traditional .

It comes at a challenging time for municipalities and industrial pump users as and for older pumps is becoming . Now, the KSB provides solutions that could lead to the now and in the future.

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/new-wastewater-pump-for-local-municipalities-and-industries/

13/08/2025

has been part of the as far back as 2018. “It is always a pleasure to deal with ,” he says, “The products are of , and they have a . The staff is always a pleasure to deal with, and they are always and .”

When Renier was in his matric year a was replaced at his grandparents home and his grandfather asked the owner of if Renier could come and help out. It was then and there that his grew and led him to become a . Today Renier is still working for as the .

Read more here: https://plumbingafrica.co.za/my-ariston-not-a-member-yet-august-profile-renier-rossouw-of-steynvaard-plumbers/