Plans to split Eskom into transmission,generation and distribution entities
Eskom power stations will be grouped into clusters that compete with each other to produce cost-effective power and give consumers a better price. Source:...
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Lanseria International Airport’s multi-storey car park now open to public
Gauteng Public Transport and Road Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo inaugurated Lanseria International Airport’s new multistorey parkade on Friday. The parkade, built at a cost of R210-million, comprises of three parking levels and 1 000 bays, and...
Ekurhuleni opens new route, adds 40 buses to Harambee
The City of Ekurhuleni will, on Monday, rolled out a new fleet of Harambee buses and added new routes. This gesture promises township dwellers expanded public transport options. Prospective Harambee passengers can look forward to travelling to...
Water and Sanitation Minister: ‘There is no need to panic’
Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has assured South Africans that the current water shortage was receiving the ‘highest level of attention’ from government. However, she also warned citizens to use water sparingly before the...
Water Department fast tracks deal to recede dam levels
The Water Department is fast-tracking plans to deal with receding dam levels. Several areas across all provinces are on the brink of a drought. Source:...
South Africa on the verge of a national water crisis
With drought and poor infrastructure maintenance, it seems South Africa is on the verge of a national water crisis. In recent months, taps have run dry in various provinces across the country. In some areas, like Kimberley and Tshwane, it is a...
The rate at which dam levels are dropping is increasingly concerning
Over 150 senior leaders from the water sector have been in discussions over how best to overcome the nation’s most pernicious water challenges. Source:...
SA has to change its water thinking
Reducing South Africa’s water consumption patterns is non-negotiable, if our country and our economy are to navigate the new era of constant water stress. This was the view expressed at a media roundtable event to discuss water resource development...
Urgent measures announced to address challenges in water scarce areas
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced urgent measures to address water challenges in identified areas across the country where dam levels have dropped alarmingly. Sisulu said the interventions will include...
Thor Chemicals to pay R300m to remove mercury waste from KZN
The department of environmental affairs says says Thor Chemicals has agreed in principle to pay more than R300m required to export the waste to Switzerland, where it will be disposed of. The department says it wants more than 3,000 tons of mercury...
