‘The key benefit of this new power plant is that the power it generates is much cheaper than Eskom -saving Cape Town residents at least R400m over the coming 20 years. Our firm intention is to reduce our reliance on Eskom’s expensive power and big...
Kakamas resident André Smith says the water pressure is so low he can place a bucket under a tap and walk to town. By the time he is back, “the bucket still isn’t full”, he says. Residents in the semi-arid, Northern Cape Kai !Garib Local...
Today (8 October), I accompanied officials who laid criminal charges at Olifantsfontein Police Station against the City of Ekurhuleni and the Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT). These charges relate to ongoing pollution from the...
From 14 to 16 October, Bloemfontein will host a conversation that reaches well beyond any single industry: how South Africa invests in infrastructure, develops the skills to deliver it, and ensures it delivers lasting value for the economy and...
On the 8th October, communities will urge the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff increases when they make oral presentations at public hearings on the utility’s Sixth Multi-Year Price...
For many people, the ‘circular economy’ only exists as a concept. The term carries different meanings depending on who is using it, and it is rarely seen in practice. Stepping into the Circular Economy is a new six-part documentary series that sets...
Sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are forecast to increase to record levels during October-November-December 2026, reflecting the strengthening of the El Niño event which will drive weather patterns and impact...
Employment in South Africa’s construction industry increased by 39,000 in the second quarter of 2026 (Stats SA, Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Q2 2026), making construction one of the industries to record employment growth during the period....
Agnes Maropeng has lived in a corrugated iron shack for over 35 years in the informal settlement of Skierlek in Delareyville in the North West province. Maropeng said her family and dozens of her neighbours in the beleaguered Tswaing Local...
Government will prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen reliable electricity supply. This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who announced the new Section 34...
