July 08
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
July 01
South Africa: Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 Reaches Commercial Operation
Eskom's Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid. Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Warns Against Scammers
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has warned the public of an email scam targeting individuals and companies that have submitted bids for tenders. Read more »
South Africa: Nersa Approves Applications for Electricity Tariffs
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has completed considering the approving of all 178 licenced electricity distributors' tariff applications for the 2024/25… Read more »
Africa: Investment in Rail Critical for Africa's Socio-Economic Growth
President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to… Read more »
June 26
South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
June 21
South Africa: City of Johannesburg, City Power Ordered to Pay Eskom Debt
Eskom has obtained a court judgement against the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power for the payment of their R1.073 billion debt. Read more »
June 19
South Africa: Rand Water Undertakes Infrastructure Maintenance
Rand Water is expected to embark on extensive infrastructure maintenance from this Saturday, lasting until the end of July. Read more »
June 16
South Africa: Senzo Mchunu Elected As Acting Minister of Agriculture
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, as Acting Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development. Read more »
June 12
South Africa: Eastern Cape Honours Women in Agriculture
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform will this week award top performing women in the agricultural sector, as part of the department's programme to… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Border Management Authority Refutes Claims of Inefficiency At OR Tambo
Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has refuted claims regarding the functionality and efficiency of the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)… Read more »
June 09
South Africa: Gautrain Marks 14 Years of Operations
As Gautrain marks 14 years of operations, Gautrain Management Agency Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe has described the high-speed rail network as a trailblazer in the South… Read more »
June 06
South Africa: New Liquid Bulk Facility to Boost Durban's Economy
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a significant Terminal Operator Agreement (TOA) with Mnambithi Terminals, paving the way for the development of a state-of… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: All Grades of Fuel Decrease for June
Consumers are expected to feel some relief this month as the price of all grades of fuel are expected to fall. Read more »
South Africa: GDP Decreases By 0.1%
The results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show a decrease of 0.1% in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Inflation Slows in April
The Consumer Price Index, or inflation, has slightly slowed to some 5.2% in April - down from 5.3% in March and 5.6% in February. Read more »
May 20
South Africa: Hard Work At Eskom Keeps the Lights On
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa is in large part thanks to the hard work of… Read more »
South Africa: Search for 11 Missing Cape Town Fishermen Called Off
Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, says she is saddened by the news that the search for 11 missing fishermen has been called off. Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Pact to Provide Access for Small Fishers to Public Works Facilities
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit George Building Disaster Site
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the site of the collapsed George building in the Western Cape on Thursday. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: George Building Collapse - Death Toll Reaches 32, While 20 Still Unaccounted
Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing into the second week after the collapse of the George building, with the death toll standing at 32, as at 9am on Tuesday. Read more »
May 13
South Africa: Public Works Minister to Visit George Building Disaster Site
Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will today lead a delegation comprising built environment professionals and experts to the George building… Read more »
May 12
South Africa: George Building Collapse - 16 Dead, 36 Still Not Found
As rescue and recovery efforts continue into the sixth day at the site of the collapsed building at Victoria Street in George, the number of deaths has risen to 16. Read more »
May 09
Southern Africa: Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Unlock SADC Opportunities
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are essential to unlock economic opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the transport and logistics… Read more »