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Meet linah maphanga, CEO of GrooveTech, a green manufacturing business based in Tshwane, Gauteng. In just three years, GrooveTech has been transforming waste into opportunity by creating sustainable road materials such as asphalt, concrete, and polymer-modified bitumen — all made from waste like plastic, coal ash, and mining by-products. Linah joined the Women in Green Construction, Waste Management, and Renewable Energy (WIG) Programme, hosted by the South African Supplier Diversity Council (SASDC) and supported by Sasol’s sponsorship, to sharpen her skills in the eco-building industry and to position GrooveTech as a leader in climate-resilient infrastructure. Her vision is clear: to divert waste from landfills while solving one of South Africa’s biggest infrastructure challenges — potholes. “We’re using waste to create durable, multifunctional materials that not only eradicate potholes but also make roads safer and longer lasting. This creates opportunities for local communities, especially small businesses, waste reclaimers, and buyback centres,” says Linah. GrooveTech’s work extends beyond roads. Their innovations include multifunctional infrastructure that can support renewable energy storage without relying on expensive batteries. This approach contributes to safer, more sustainable cities and towns, while creating green jobs and strengthening local economies in areas such as the Gert Sibande District. Of course, challenges exist. Linah highlights that product adoption and certification remain hurdles for green innovators. But she is driven by a passion for nature: “Nothing goes to waste in nature. Nothing is invaluable or less important — everything has a role in the ecosystem. That inspires me daily.” For more info, visit Groovetech here: https://bit.ly/3LgpRUT Looking ahead, GrooveTech is focused on pioneering roads that heal themselves and buildings that act as giant energy batteries, showing what’s possible when technology and sustainability meet. #projectembrace #wig Glynnis Jackson Programme Sponsors: IYBA-SEED Project GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini Expertise France SNV