July 07, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Eradication of Illegal Mining
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for a total eradication of illegal mining that remains an enormous problem in the province. Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Eskom's Improved Energy Availability Factor
Cabinet says it welcomes the improvement in Eskom's energy availability factor, which is now closer to 70%. Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price to Decrease in July
Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row. Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Govt Focused On Ending Load Shedding - Electricity Minister
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reaffirmed government's commitment to finding solutions to end load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Yanga Mputa Appointed As First Woman Tax Ombud
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Read more »
June 29, 2023
South Africa: BMW to Invest R4.2 Billion Into Its Tshwane Plant
Automotive giant, BMW, has announced that it will pour in some R4.2 billion in investment to equip its Rosslyn Plant in Tshwane to build the next generation BMW X3 hybrid plug in… Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Customs Union Pivotal to Regional Economic Growth - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is pivotal that the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) achieve its mandate if Southern Africa's economies are to withstand the "seismic shifts"… Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: SA, Germany Sign Declaration of Intent for Green Hydrogen
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish the… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Laws Compliance Comes Under the Spotlight
The Department of Employment and Labour's Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is today conducting an advocacy seminar in the Eastern Cape to create awareness on… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Hosts Career Expo for Eastern Cape Youth
As part of the District Development Model, the Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting a Youth Day Career Expo aimed at assisting work seekers to access available… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Encouraged to Get Involved in Water, Sanitation Sector
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has implored South African youth to contribute innovative ideas in the water and sanitation sector. Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: Global Development Financing Must Achieve Local Benefits
With improved funding for South Africa's Just Energy Transition, the country will be able to invest significantly in bolstering the electricity grid and new renewable energy… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Granted Postponement to Meet Minimum Emission Standards
The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict… Read more »
June 25, 2023
South Africa: Power Grid Records Improvements
Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF),… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Welcomes Decision On Minimum Emission Standards
Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the… Read more »
South Africa: Infrastructure Investment Critical for Success of AfCFTA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the success of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) depends on the investment in infrastructure in the areas of electricity… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Southern Africa: South Africa-Mozambique Electricity Agreement Welcomed
Cabinet has welcomed the signing of an agreement that will see Mozambique supply South Africa with 100 megawatts of electricity within the next three months upon the signing of the… Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Komati Power Station Repurposing Forges Ahead
The Komati Power Station's transition from a coal fired station to a repurposed, multifaceted hub is well underway, with Eskom issuing a tender notice for a service provider to… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Water Supply System Reaches 90 Percent Capacity
The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape, has hit 90% capacity. Read more »
South Africa: Plans in Place to Avoid 'Highly Improbable' Blackout
Chairman of the Management Committee National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa, Vally Padayachee, says the country remains very distant from an… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Adopts Two-Step Approach to Digital Migration
Government has resolved to adopt a two-step approach in implementing the analogue switch-off as part of the Broadcast Digital Migration programme. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom, the Netherlands to Collaborate On Grootvlei Power Station Transition
State power utility Eskom says it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with The Kingdom of Netherlands to collaborate in job creation, economic growth initiatives and improvement of… Read more »
South Africa: SA to Participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend and participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit to be held in Paris, France, on 22 and 23 June 2023. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Top Tech Talent Invited to Apply for Brics 'Skills Olympics'
Applications for the 2023 BRICS Future Skills Challenge are now open. Read more »
South Africa: SA Sets Sights On Green Energy Opportunities With Netherlands, Denmark
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the enthusiasm of the Netherlands and Denmark in working with South Africa to strengthen economic relations, including exploring… Read more »