# Haztech – Commercial Pest Control & Hygiene Cape Town Clean, Safe & Compliant — for Peace of Mind - Site: https://haztech.co.za/ ## New Contract Cleaning Bargaining Council Rules for 2026: What Cape Town Businesses Need to Know - Link: https://haztech.co.za/new-contract-cleaning-rules-2026-cape-town/ - Published: 2026-11-03T11:13:08+02:00 - Author: richkelly A new Contract Cleaning Bargaining Council agreement binds Cape Town employers from 1 April 2026, even those who signed nothing. What it covers, and what to do this month. ## How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned in South Africa? What the Evidence Says for Commercial Roofs - Link: https://haztech.co.za/how-often-should-solar-panels-be-cleaned-in-south-africa-what-the-evidence-says-for-commercial-roofs/ - Published: 2026-09-24T22:19:45+02:00 - Author: richkelly For a business that has invested in rooftop solar, the cleaning question usually arrives in the form of a quote and a claim. Dirty panels, the pitch goes, are quietly costing you a large share of your output. Some suppliers say as much as 30%. Others quote figures as wide as 15% to 70%. A […] ## Wasp Control in Cape Town: Protecting Staff, Customers and Learners This Summer - Link: https://haztech.co.za/wasp-control-in-cape-town-protecting-staff-customers-and-learners-this-summer/ - Published: 2026-08-28T21:52:08+02:00 - Author: richkelly Every spring in Cape Town, the same pattern repeats. A few wasps appear near an entrance, a bin store, or a playground. Within weeks they are a colony, and by mid-summer a facility manager is dealing with stings, complaints, and a nest in a place nobody can safely reach. For schools heading into the long […] ## HACCP-Ready Pest Control for Cape Town Food and Hospitality Businesses - Link: https://haztech.co.za/haccp-ready-pest-control-for-cape-town-food-and-hospitality-businesses/ - Published: 2026-07-16T18:06:11+02:00 - Author: richkelly Every quality manager preparing for a HACCP audit knows the moment: the auditor asks for pest control records, and the response determines whether the audit goes smoothly or turns into a corrective action notice. Pest control isn’t a side item in a HACCP system — it’s one of the foundational programmes the entire food safety […] ## The Hidden Cost of Storm Damage: Why Facilities Need a Post-Storm Inspection, Not Just a Clean-Up - Link: https://haztech.co.za/the-hidden-cost-of-storm-damage-why-facilities-need-a-post-storm-inspection-not-just-a-clean-up/ - Published: 2026-06-25T17:48:39+02:00 - Author: richkelly When severe storms battered the Western Cape in May 2026, the South African Weather Service issued a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall, strong winds, and mudslides, and the City of Cape Town later confirmed that more than 10,700 structures had sustained weather-related damage. For most businesses, the priority in the days that followed was […] ## Why Biohazard and Trauma Cleaning Needs a Specialist, Not a Regular Cleaning Crew - Link: https://haztech.co.za/why-biohazard-and-trauma-cleaning-needs-a-specialist-not-a-regular-cleaning-crew/ - Published: 2026-05-30T17:44:45+02:00 - Author: richkelly When a workplace, property, or private home is affected by a traumatic event — an unattended death, an accident, a violent incident, or a biohazard spill — the instinct is often to get it cleaned up and out of sight as quickly as possible. But biohazard and trauma cleaning is not an extension of routine […] ## Sustainable Facility Management in South Africa: What ESG-Conscious Businesses Should Look For - Link: https://haztech.co.za/sustainable-facility-management-in-south-africa-what-esg-conscious-businesses-should-look-for/ - Published: 2026-04-23T20:32:54+02:00 - Author: richkelly Sustainability has moved from a marketing line to a board-level expectation. Investors, tenants, and clients increasingly want to see environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles reflected not just in a company’s annual report, but in how its physical premises are actually run — including who cleans them, how pests are managed, and what products touch […] ## OHS Act 2026: What South African Employers Need to Know Before the Rules Change - Link: https://haztech.co.za/ohs-act-2026-what-south-african-employers-need-to-know-before-the-rules-change/ - Published: 2026-02-22T20:18:39+02:00 - Author: richkelly 2026 marks one of the most significant shifts in South African workplace safety regulation since the Occupational Health and Safety Act was introduced in 1993. For years, many businesses treated compliance as a paperwork exercise — a signed policy, a safety file, a folder kept in reception for inspections. That approach is rapidly becoming obsolete. […] ## Professional Hygiene Services for Safer South African Workplaces - Link: https://haztech.co.za/professional-hygiene-services-for-safer-south-african-workplaces/ - Published: 2026-01-22T21:11:14+02:00 - Author: richkelly In today’s compliance-driven environment, hygiene services are no longer optional. They are a critical component of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. From corporate offices to healthcare facilities, businesses across South Africa face increasing pressure to maintain sanitary, safe, and professionally managed environments. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), employers are […] ## Property Management Cleaning Services: Reliable, Compliant & Cost-Effective - Link: https://haztech.co.za/property-management-cleaning-services-reliable-compliant-cost-effective/ - Published: 2025-12-07T14:22:14+02:00 - Author: richkelly Property managers face a constant challenge: keeping facilities clean, safe, and compliant while balancing budgets and tenant expectations. Haztech’s Property Management Cleaning Services provide a professional solution that ensures your properties remain spotless, compliant with regulations, and cost-effective to maintain. Why Property Management Cleaning Matters Haztech’s Approach to Property Management Cleaning Reliable Service Haztech provides […]