August 30
South Africa: Zikalala Calls for the Participation of Women in the Built Industry
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has called for more work to be done to ensure the participation of women in the built industry including the use of… Read more »
South Africa: Government Working 'Urgently' to Resolve Logistics Challenges
Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa's ports and rail systems, said President Cyril… Read more »
August 27
South Africa: Concern Over Unaffordability of Housing
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has expressed concern at the high number of people who cannot access housing. Read more »
August 26
South Africa: SA-China State Visit to Focus On Strengthening Economic Relations
With China being South Africa's largest trading partner, the upcoming State Visit to the People's Republic of China by President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fortify the economic… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Anticipates 'Load Shedding Free Summer'
Eskom anticipates that South Africa will experience a "load shedding free summer" if it manages to keep unplanned losses at power stations below 13 000MW. Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Must Be At 'Driving Seat' of Clean Energy
Municipalities are at the centre of government's efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country's commitment to global climate change. Read more »
South Africa: Benefits of Just Energy Transition Must Be Shared Equally
As South Africa transitions towards a low carbon economy, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, says the benefits of energy renewable projects… Read more »
South Africa: Pension Fund Members Required to Be Registered for Tax to Withdraw Savings
Persons who intend to withdraw from the savings pot of the Two-Pot Retirement System from 1 September 2024 must be registered for tax, said the South African Revenue Service… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng's Murray Park Library to Get a New Lease On Life
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has commenced with the construction of the long-awaited upgrades to the Murray Park Library, located in Malvern, Johannesburg. Read more »
South Africa: Gautrain, Prasa Collaborate to Transport Rugby Fans
In an effort to showcase Gauteng's integrated urban transport, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and the Gautrain Management Agency (Gautrain) have teamed up to… Read more »
August 23
South Africa: Minister Calls for Urgent Meeting to Tackle Construction Mafia Challenge
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer, have announced plans for an urgent meeting to develop… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Launches Pilot Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Midrand
Eskom has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. Read more »
August 22
South Africa: Have Your Say On 2025 National Minimum Wage Determination
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all stakeholders with an interest in the National Minimum Wage to make representations of possible adjustments in the policy… Read more »
South Africa: National Health Lab Now Fully Operational After Cyber Attack
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Wednesday that the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) operations have been fully restored following a cyber attack in… Read more »
August 21
South Africa: 'Worm Mom' Makes Waves in Farming
If you think of worms, you might imagine slimy tiny creatures but for Snenhlanhla Maduna who has been dubbed 'worm mom', her face lights up at the sight of these creepy-crawlies. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Removes Illegally Connected Transformers in Gauteng
Eskom, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, has removed over 35 illegally connected transformers in Gauteng's Diepsloot Extension 6. Read more »
August 18
Africa: Progress Made in China-Africa Trade
With trade between China and Africa reaching a record high of $282.1 billion last year, China's Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng has highlighted the effects of enhancing… Read more »
South Africa: Department Ends Participation of CWP Workers Who Receive Old Age Grants
The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) has announced its decision to end the participation of Community Work Programme workers who also receive old age grants so as to… Read more »
August 17
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act which sets out far-reaching reforms of the country's electricity sector, including the… Read more »
August 18
South Africa: Load Shedding Suspension Continues
Load shedding remains suspended, with Eskom providing uninterrupted power supply for over 142 consecutive days since 26 March 2024, including over 108 days of constant supply… Read more »
August 16
South Africa: BMA Commissioner to Visit Port of Cape Town
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will undertake a monitoring and evaluation visit to the Port of Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Nuclear Power Procurement Ministerial Determination Withdrawn
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that the Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2 500MW of nuclear energy, has been withdrawn. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Terminates Employment of Zolani Matthews
The Board of Control (BOC) of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the termination of Zolani Matthews's employment with immediate effect. Read more »
August 12
South Africa: A Further 2 500mw Expected Back 'By the End of August'
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the power grid is expected to be strengthened with generating units expected back by the end of August. Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Spillway Under Construction to Avoid Further Riverlands Disaster
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has given the City of Cape Town permission to construct an emergency spillway on the fourth and remaining farm dam reported to be on… Read more »