January 29, 2023
South Africa: Minister Mondli Gungubele On Urgent Steps to Fast Track Energy Action Plan
The country's energy action plan continues to be implemented in earnest, with the long-term goal of securing continuous, credible energy supply. Read more »
January 30, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape On Emergency Funding to Mitigate Impact of Loadshedding On Local Municipalities
R88.8 million in emergency funding to mitigate impact of loadshedding in local municipalities Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongana Meets With European Union's Commissioner for International Partnerships Ms Jutta Urpilainen
The European Union's (EU's) Commissioner for International Partnership, Ms Jutta Urpilainen, and Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana met in Pretoria to discuss the EU's… Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Clamps Down On Farmer for Illegal Water Use
Another KZN farmer taken to task for constructing an illegal dam for farming business Read more »
January 19, 2023
South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Welcomes Calling of President's Coordinating Council Meeting On Energy Crisis
Premier Alan Winde welcomes the convening of a special President's Coordinating Council (PCC), scheduled for Friday, 20 January 2023, to discuss the energy crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Steady Decline of Water Levels
The weekly state of reservoirs report issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation indicates a steady decline of the water levels in the country's reservoirs to 94.6% this… Read more »
January 13, 2023
South Africa: Eskom On Approval of Electricity Price Hike By Nersa
Eskom appreciates the tough NERSA revenue decision for FY2024 and FY2025 Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Tariff Hike 'Another Blow for Hard-Pressed South Africans'
Premier Alan Winde has expressed his deep disappointment in the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (NERSA) decision to grant Eskom an 18.65% tariff hike for the 2023/24… Read more »
January 04, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Dam Levels
Dams remain stable in most part of the country, but water users urged to save water Read more »
South Africa: Premier Alan Winde On Making the Western Cape More Energy Resilient
Western Cape Government will move faster this year in making province more energy secure Read more »
December 31, 2022
South Africa: Employment and Labour On Thuja Capital Fund Project By UIF Labour Activation Program
Statement regarding Thuja Capital Fund Project by the UIF Labour Activation Program Read more »
December 26, 2022
South Africa: Govt Assists Employees Affected By Gas Tanker Explosion in Boksburg
The Department of Employment and Labour to assist employees affected by the gas tanker explosion in Boksburg, Gauteng Read more »
December 15, 2022
South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Leads Extended Cabinet Meeting to Further Prepare for Severe Weather and Load Shedding-Related Risks
Premier leads extended Cabinet meeting to further prepare for severe weather and load shedding-related risks Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: President Declares 27 December As a Public Holiday
South Africans will enjoy Tuesday, 27 December 2022, as a public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: Mineral Resources and Energy Announces Adjustment of Fuel Prices
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from the 7th of December 2022 Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: Trade and Industry On Measures to Restrict Scrap Metal Trade
Government today announced details of targeted measures to address the theft of public infrastructure for resale as scrap metal that causes more than R47 billion damage annually to… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Job Growth
Government welcomes the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for quarter three: 2022, which revealed that 204 000 jobs were gained between the second quarter of 2022 and… Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Health Reports Progress On Hospitals Exemption From Loadshedding
The Department of Health is on the right track with efforts to ensure the priority hospitals are excluded from loadshedding as part of plans to minimise the disruptions on the… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa - South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, Century City, Cape Town Read more »
November 27, 2022
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Opens Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, 28 Nov
President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open and deliver the keynote address at the special-edition Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) that… Read more »
November 24, 2022
South Africa: Western Cape Education On Santaco Taxi Strike
SANTACO taxi strike keeps over 128 000 children home from school Read more »
November 18, 2022
South Africa: National Treasury On Government's Response to the Rating Action of S&p Global Ratings (S&P)
Government notes S&P's decision to affirm South Africa's long term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and 'BB', respectively. The agency maintains the positive… Read more »
November 20, 2022
South Africa: Public Enterprises On Risk of Higher Levels Loadshedding By Eskom
Government and Eskom will find money for diesel Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Updates On Western Cape Water Supply System
Update on the use of water from the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS): hydrological year 2022/23 Read more »
November 14, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Takes Responsibility for Operations and Maintenance of State Dams
The safety of state dams is assured Read more »