A looming waste management crisis is unfolding in Gauteng, where landfill sites across its three major metros are projected to reach full capacity within four years. A report by AfriForum warns that without urgent intervention, the province—South Africa’s economic hub—could face a complete breakdown in waste management services.

Guest: Marais de Vaal: Afriforum environmental affairs adviser

 

A looming waste management crisis is unfolding in Gauteng, where landfill sites across its three major metros are projected to reach full capacity within four years. A report by AfriForum warns that without urgent intervention, the province&mdash;South Africa&rsquo;s economic hub&mdash;could face a complete breakdown in waste management services.
Guest: Marais de Vaal: Afriforum environmental affairs adviser
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A looming waste management crisis is unfolding in Gauteng, where landfill sites across its three major metros are projected to reach full capacity within four years

MONEY MATTERS with Ntaoleng Lechela – Business Journalist

Guest: Prof. Barney Pityana - anti-apartheid stalwart 

 

Guest: Prof. Barney Pityana - anti-apartheid stalwart&nbsp;
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THE REALITY CHECK with Prof. Barney Pityana 

While the government has taken steps to cushion petrol prices last week, it has not provided similar relief for paraffin. As of 1 April 2026, the wholesale price of illuminating paraffin surged by R11.67 per litre. This surge will affect 2 million people or up to 500,000 households who rely on paraffin for basic survival. Our next guest has recently highlighted the severe impact of paraffin price hikes on low-income earners and how they contend with other costs of living such as transport, groceries, etc.

Guest: Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD)

While the government has taken steps to cushion petrol prices last week, it has not provided similar relief for paraffin. As of 1 April 2026, the wholesale price of illuminating paraffin surged by R11.67 per litre. This surge will affect 2 million people or up to 500,000 households who rely on paraffin for basic survival. Our next guest has recently highlighted the severe impact of paraffin price hikes on low-income earners and how they contend with other costs of living such as transport, groceries, etc.
Guest: Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice &amp; Dignity Group (PMBEJD)

A looming waste management crisis is unfolding in Gauteng, where landfill sites across its three major metros are projected to reach full capacity within four years

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