South African News
Rand Water’s Eikenhof station hit again
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 27 minutes ago The City Power substation that powers Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station with electricity was tripped after being struck by lightning on Monday... →
Govt turns to private sector to fix public sector facilities
By: Irma Venter Updated 1 hour 15 minutes ago Given the current economic downturn, government does not have the resources to look after all of its assets, says Department of Public Works and... →
South African economic hub’s water system on verge of collapse
By: Bloomberg Updated 1 hour 17 minutes ago South Africa is facing the prospect of a breakdown in the water supply to its industrial heartland and most-populated region, adding to the woes of... →
Ferrochrome producer Merafe cites green energy solutions as 2024 opportunity
By: Martin Creamer 18th March 2024 The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture is exploring renewable energy projects to mitigate power shortages and power costs, Merafe Resources CEO Zanele... →
SAWEA wants IRP overhaul as it questions massively diminished role for wind in current draft
By: Terence Creamer 18th March 2024 The South African Wind Energy Association’s (SAWEA’s) formal response to the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP 2023) questions both the... →
DA wants Coalition Bills passed before May elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance wants all parties represented in Parliament to support its final two Private Member's Bills, part of the trilogy of its... →
Thirty-one countries to start trading under AfCFTA Agreement this year
By: Sabrina Jardim 18th March 2024 Amid the increasing importance of intra-African trade, 31 countries are expected to start trading under the African Continental FreeTrade Area... →
‘Polling open to abuse’ – ActionSA to push for regulation
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2024 ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont noted on Monday that his party will advocate for the regulation of the polling industry, which he... →