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Sep 2, 2026 | City of Cape Town Economics Press Releases

Cape Town Mayor: 10111 SAPS Outage Unacceptable, Call 021 480 7700 For Emergencies

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says it is unacceptable that the SAPS 10111 emergency line has been unavailable in the city since Tuesday. The Mayor is urging residents experiencing emergencies to contact the City’s Public Emergency...

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Sep 2, 2026 | E-Waste Press Releases Recycling South Africa

Vodacom Challenge Shows South Africans Are Ready To Embrace Responsible E-waste Recycling

Gauteng recorded the highest participation in Vodacom South Africa’s Turn Your E-Waste into Rewards Challenge, demonstrating that South Africans are willing to embrace responsible e-waste recycling when it is made simple, convenient and...

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Sep 2, 2026 | Climate Change Press Releases

SAWS Warns Of Very Strong El Niño And Hotter, Drier Spring Conditions

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that South Africa is likely to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures this spring as a strong El Niño event develops in the Pacific Ocean. In a statement on Tuesday, SAWS...

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Sep 2, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa

South Africa Celebrates Tourism Month: Capital Access Crucial for SMEs to Benefit From Sector Growth

As South Africa marks Tourism Month this September, the sector has real momentum. Between January and June 2026, the country welcomed 5,584,473 international tourists – a 12.3% increase on the same period last year. Tourism also directly...

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Sep 1, 2026 | City of Cape Town Energy Press Releases

Cape Town Seals First Agreements To Buy Power At Below Eskom Rates

The City of Cape Town today marked the conclusion of two power purchase agreements worth 70MW, with more to follow in the coming months under a competitive tendering process for up to 200MW. The 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are with...

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Sep 1, 2026 | Energy Press Releases

President Ramaphosa Reaffirms Commitment To Energy Reform

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to South Africa’s energy reform programme, emphasising the need for an affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply for all South Africans. The President made the remarks...

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Sep 1, 2026 | Economics Press Releases South Africa

NDB And South Africa Sign US $405M Loan Agreements For Infrastructure Projects

The New Development Bank (NDB) and the South African Government have signed two loan agreements worth a combined US$405 million to support infrastructure projects in Limpopo, North West and Gauteng. In a statement on Friday, National Treasury said...

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Sep 1, 2026 | Gauteng Press Releases Roads

Gauteng Invites Public Comments On Draft Road Traffic Regulation Amendments

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on members of the public and interested stakeholders to submit comments on proposed amendments to the Gauteng Provincial Road Traffic Regulations, 2001. The proposed amendments seek to...

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Aug 28, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Technology and Innovation

City Of Joburg Recognised For Strengthening Digital Backbone

The City of Johannesburg has been recognised with the Digital Backbone and Municipal Network Infrastructure Award at OT Security First Africa 2026, held on Thursday, for its commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and...

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