September 17
South Africa: SA Launches R300 Million Facility for Recycling Plastic
A new PET (polyethylene terephthalate) processing facility, which can accommodate more plastic waste and is the first-of-its-kind technology for Africa, will come on stream in… Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Infrastructure Maintenance Placed Under the Spotlight
Thorough infrastructure maintenance to ensure sustainable water supply to residents of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality came under the spotlight at a meeting between Water… Read more »
August 26
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 »
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 »
March 14
South Africa: Hazelmere Dam Project Successfully Completed
The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Infrastructure Development
Investments in infrastructure made today are an investment in a nation's future success. It enhances mobility and accessibility, facilitates enhanced trade, overall economic… Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Delay in Delivery of Infrastructure Projects Affects Service Delivery - Auditor-General
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Tsakani Maluleke says all too often infrastructure delivery projects which have been delayed, are costing more than what was initially… Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Energy Equipment Donation to Be Received By Electricity Minister
The first consignment of energy equipment donated by the People's Republic of China is expected to be received by Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientso… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Receives Global Credit Ratings Boost
Eskom has welcomed the decision by global ratings agency S&P Global to upgrade the power utility's credit rating to 'B' from 'CCC+' with a stable outlook on the company's… Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Urgent Interventions Implemented to Address Port Delays
Transnet says it is implementing a number of urgent interventions to address the backlogs at the Port of Durban and to ease the congestion at Richards Bay. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Implements Load Shedding
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding in a bid to replenish emergency reserves ahead of the colder weather expected this week. Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Board Chairperson Steps Down
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, is expected to step down from his role at the power utility's next AGM scheduled for the end of October. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Borehole Drilling Underway in Ethekwini
As part of interventions to resolve water challenges, the eThekwini Municipality has started the drilling of boreholes in several wards, particularly in the rural parts of the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President to Open Unesco Engineering Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver a keynote address when engineers from across the globe gather from Monday at the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: South Africa Awarded Chairship of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance
South Africa will use its Chairship of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) to advance the green hydrogen agenda on the continent and support opportunities for peer-to-peer… Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Chinese Donation to Aid in Load Shedding
At least 500 public facilities around the country are set to benefit from a donation from China which will allow them to have uninterrupted alternative power supply and shield them… Read more »
August 13, 2023
South Africa: Phase 1 of Vereeniging Taxi Rank Finally Open to Commuters
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially handed over the first phase of the Vereeniging Intermodal Taxi Facility (Taxido) to the locals and… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Boost for Kwanongoma Infrastructure Projects
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and KwaNongoma Local Municipality have committed to work together to accelerate service delivery, especially the delivery of transport… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Methane Gas Identified as Cause of Joburg CBD Explosion
An investigation has found that methane gas was the cause of the deadly Lillian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Bree Street) explosion that rocked the Johannesburg city centre last… Read more »
August 06, 2023
South Africa: Minister Reflects On Energy Action Plan Implementation
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says at least half of the actions set out in the Energy Action Plan (EAP) are either completed or… Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: Department Welcomes Decision in Road Maintenance Contracts Dispute
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has welcomed the ruling in a case involving a dispute between several contractors and the department's Routine Road Maintenance (RRM). Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Agreement to Help Resolve Water Crisis in Giyani
The Water Research Commission (WRC) and Limpopo Provincial Government have signed a memorandum of understanding in a bid to address the water crisis in Giyani. Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Works On Tripping Units to Avoid Higher Stages of Load Shedding
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says there is a need for Eskom to continuously ensure it improves the reliability of generation units as government works around the… Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Ramped Up, Alert On Increased Consumption
Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 4 on Friday until 5am on Saturday morning. Read more »