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Scrap Metal

Nelson Mandela Bay scrap metal inspector bust for selling confiscated goods

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay scrap metal inspector bust for selling confiscated goods

By Estelle Ellis

After the Bell: Steeling ourselves for change in South Africa’s industrial sector

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Steeling ourselves for change in South Africa’s industrial sector

By Tim Cohen

Gqeberha police confirm stolen radioactive material recovered at scrap metal dealer

South Africa

Gqeberha police confirm stolen radioactive material recovered at scrap metal dealer

By Estelle Ellis

SA bans export of scrap metal for six months — copper, cable theft ‘costs R47bn a year’

South Africa

SA bans export of scrap metal for six months — copper, cable theft ‘costs R47bn a year’

By Suné Payne

Copper theft from parastatals and municipalities estimated at R46.5bn, says Minister Patel

Business Maverick

Copper theft from parastatals and municipalities estimated at R46.5bn, says Minister Patel

By Suné Payne

No one guarding the henhouse at Cast as business rescue fees rack up

Business Maverick

No one guarding the henhouse at Cast as business rescue fees rack up

By Sasha Planting

The women on the side of the road – surviving on scrap metal and R350 a month

South Africa

The women on the side of the road – surviving on scrap metal and R350 a month

By Hoseya Jubase & Estelle Ellis

Price Preference System: Only scraps are left for the metal recyclers

Business Maverick

Price Preference System: Only scraps are left for the metal recyclers

By Ruan Jooste

Nelisa Pambane travels hundreds of kilometres to sell scrap metal

South Africa

Nelisa Pambane travels hundreds of kilometres to sell scrap metal

By GroundUp