Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): what producers, importers and brand owners must do now
EPR enforcement is tightening in South Africa. Here is who counts as a producer, what the regulations require and the practical steps to get compliant.
Electricity tariffs 2026/27: five practical ways to cut your energy bill
Eskom tariffs rose by 8.76% in April 2026 and municipal tariffs by an average of 9.01% in July. Here are five practical steps to keep your costs under control.
Going solar? Why SSEG registration matters
Most grid-tied and hybrid solar systems in South Africa must be registered as small-scale embedded generation (SSEG). Here is what the process involves.
EPC enforcement is coming: what building owners need to do now
The Energy Performance Certificate deadline has passed and government has set out how it will enforce compliance. Here is what owners of qualifying buildings should do next.
Water security for business: cutting costs and risk as tariffs rise
Water and sanitation tariffs keep rising and supply is less reliable. Practical steps to measure, reduce and reuse water on your site.
Section 12L extended to 2030: turning energy savings into tax savings
The Section 12L energy-efficiency tax incentive has been extended to 31 December 2030. Here is how it works and what you need to claim it.
Carbon tax phase two: what the higher rate means for your business
The carbon tax rate rose to R308 per tonne of CO2e in 2026 as phase two began. What changed and how to reduce your exposure.
