The future of water is in our hands
Locally Engineered. Globally Relevant.
South Africa is one of the 30 driest countries on Earth. Every year, nearly 2 trillion litres of treated water are lost due to ageing, inefficient infrastructure. Safripol's durable polymer products, designed and manufactured in South Africa, are reshaping how we conserve, transport, and access water.
Engagement Forums
We're building conversations that matter. Through the Safripol Forum, we bring together experts across sectors to discuss real solutions for South Africa's water crisis.
Episode 1: From Shortage To Security (Dr Sean Philips)
Understanding the realities of the South African water infrastructure and ecosystem.
Episode 2: Social Impact (Nithaam Bawa & Kurt Schovell)
How robust piping and distribution networks directly affect water safety, public health, and service delivery.
Episode 3: Responsible Plastics (Anton Hanekom & Avashnee Chetty)
Changing the narrative around plastic by showcasing its role in sustainable water infrastructure.
Episode 4: African Innovation (Hamilton Moswathupa)
Highlighting homegrown innovations and African-engineered solutions to infrastructure and access issues.
Episode 5: Smart Irrigation & Plastic Technology in Agriculture (Felix Reiners)
Innovations in plastic-driven irrigation (drip systems, mulch films) and their impact on sustainable farming.
Episode 6: Climate Change & Flood Water Management (Karen King)
The effects of climate change and its impact on stormwater drains, corrugated pipe, sludge dewatering, coastal resilience, booms and litter collection.
Episode 7: Water As An Ingredient & Process Utility In South African Manufacturing (Clive Hitchcock)
What that means for resilient supply chains and industrial health over the next three to five years.
Episode 8: Innovating Water Resilience (Heiner Dominick & Rowan McDonald)
Reusing Every Drop: Innovations in Water Reuse and Wetland Protection. Techniques and technologies enabling wetland regeneration, and smart conservation.
Episode 9: Water Quality & Public Health (Dr Ashwin Seetal)
Infrastructure as a Frontline Defense. How robust piping and distribution networks directly affect water safety, public health, and service delivery.
Episode 10: Durable Water Storage For Crisis Management (Craig Forbes)
Durable water storage for crisis management and rural areas.
Meet the Forum Speakers
Leading experts bringing diverse perspectives to South Africa's water challenges.
Dr Sean Philips
Director-General
Department of Water and Sanitation
Nithaam Bawa
Programmes Manager
Gift of the Givers
Kurt Shovell
Executive: Human Capital
Safripol
Anton Hanekom
Executive Director
Plastics|SA.
Avashnee Chetty
Strategic Innovation Leader
Safripol
Hamilton Moswathupa
Specialist Water Management and Hydrogeology
Anglo American
Felix Reiners
Professional Engineer
Engineering Council of South Africa
Karen King
Hydrologist, Soil Scientist and Water Stewardship Consultant
Atana
Clive Hitchcock
Commercial Executive
South Africa’s polymers sector
Heiner Dominick
CEO
Blue Planet South Africa
Rowan McDonald
Head of Technology
Blue Planet South Africa
Ashwin Seetal
Strategist and Specialist: Water, Natural Resources and Development Project & Programme Management
CSIR
Craig Forbes
Director Forbes Capital
Africa Tanks
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Where Safripol Polymers Make an Impact
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