Thandizam Trading Enterprise is a Buy-Back Centre based in Mdantsane Township, Zone 8, Buffalo City Municipality. As a former waste picker, I have developed my skills to build capacity among the most vulnerable, particularly those affected by poverty. Our goal is to increase the demand for recycling services and promote energy efficiency in both the public and private sectors.

Thandizam Trading Enterprise adopts a market-based approach to enhance and expand solid waste management services. We aim to boost the demand for recycling services within the commercial sector, improve the performance

Africheko Industries provides comprehensive waste management solutions for both the public and private sectors.

Our core services include:

  • Waste Logistics: Removal, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  • Dust Management Solutions: Dust suppression and erosion prevention.
  • Recycling: Recycling of glass, plastic, and steel materials.

 At CAB-Energie, we specialize in solar concentration technology and hold four patents in thermal and photovoltaic energy. Our innovative solutions include autonomous solar streetlights that function even during winter, as well as agrivoltaics and other advanced technologies.

We are committed to improving energy production efficiency and promoting sustainability. Some of our key developments include agrivoltaics, which combine agriculture with solar energy, and the EKO-BOX, a groundbreaking system that converts waste tyres into electricity.

Our vision is to provide renewable energy solutions

We specialize in horticulture and organic agro-processing, focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Our key products and services include:

  • Hydroponic Animal Feed Production: High-quality, sustainable feed solutions to enhance animal nutrition.
  • Animal Production: Organic and sustainable animal farming practices.
  • Biogas Production: Renewable energy solutions through the conversion of organic waste into biogas.
  • Waste Management Solutions: Innovative and eco-friendly waste management systems for agricultural and industrial applications.

Tarryn Johnston's journey into environmental activism began with a simple yet profound request from her daughter: a desire to clean up a river. What started as a one-time event for her daughter quickly transformed into a lifelong mission, leading to the creation of Hennops Revival. It is a movement...

Bveledzani Pertunia Makhado's passion for environmental sustainability ignited her into the entrepreneurship destination. “The growing concerns over waste management and the harmful effects of improper disposal of used oil were eye-opening for me,” she explains. 

This passion led her to establish Vul...

Top Seven Local Innovators Make it to the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2024

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency, the University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wits') Tshimologong Digital Innovation...

In the heart of South Africa, amidst the vibrant energy of Women's Month, a remarkable woman named Dr Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva is part of an innovative research project aimed at addressing critical environmental challenges, particularly in water-scarce regions like Nelson Mandela Bay. 

The area...

Our startup is centered around a transformative approach to waste management and sustainable construction by collecting and recycling plastic waste to manufacture durable, eco-friendly plastic bricks. This innovative venture addresses two of the most pressing global challenges—plastic pollution and the need for sustainable building materials—by turning waste into a valuable resource that can be used to build the future.

Sankofa Solutions (Pty) Ltd, founded by Simphiwe Zakwe, is dedicated to addressing environmental issues, primarily focusing on waste management and climate change initiatives. The organization engages communities through innovative educational programs, leveraging Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance learning experiences and promote environmental awareness.

Key initiatives include:

  1. Food waste conversion to compost: Engaging households in reimagining food waste as a resource.
  2. ECD Programs: Developing outdoor games for young children to learn about waste management.
  3. Smart Kasi Challenge: Encouraging