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Nov 3, 2026 | Engineering Press Releases South Africa

South Africa Needs More Engineers. But What Kind Of Engineers?

South Africa’s ambitions for energy security, infrastructure development and industrial growth depend partly on engineering expertise. From renewable energy installations to automated manufacturing systems, the country needs people with the...

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Nov 3, 2026 | Climate Change Press Releases Water

DWS Urges Responsible Water Use As El Niño Raises Summer Supply Concerns

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging water users across the country who have water, particularly in Gauteng, to reduce water consumption as rising demand and the anticipated El Niño conditions place additional pressure on water...

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Nov 3, 2026 | Governance Press Releases South Africa

Special Voting Gets Off To A Positive Start

Special voting for the 2026 Local Government Elections got off to a positive start on Monday, with voting beginning without incident at most stations across the country, the Electoral Commission (IEC) said. “The Commission has recorded close to 99%...

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Oct 30, 2026 | Press Releases Wastewater

Water Crisis And Tourism Growth Raise Stakes For Business Hygiene, Says Tsebo

With 47% of assessed wastewater systems in a critical state and international arrivals up 12.4%, Tsebo urges businesses to judge cleaning by the risks controlled. South Africa’s water-system failures and growing visitor numbers are putting cleaning...

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Oct 30, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Climate Change Press Releases

El Niño Ready Joburg: Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow.

The City of Johannesburg urges residents to prepare early for potential El Niño-related water, heat and summer weather risks. Under its El Niño Ready Joburg campaign, themed “Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow.”, the City of Johannesburg is calling on...

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Oct 30, 2026 | Press Releases Water

South Africa and The Netherlands Strengthen Water Partnership As Blue Deal Programme Enters Phase III

South Africa and the Netherlands have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening water management in South Africa with the signing of a Declaration of Intent to advance the Blue Deal partnership into Phase III, covering the period 2027 to 2030....

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Oct 29, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Water supply

Johannesburg Water Implements Urgent Interventions To Stabilise Severely Constrained Systems

Johannesburg Water’s water supply systems are severely constrained, with high demand and excessive draw-off limiting the recovery of reservoirs and towers. This is resulting in low water pressure, intermittent supply and prolonged outages in...

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Oct 29, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Gauteng Housing Press Releases

Orlando Ekhaya Housing Project To Deliver 135 Residential Units And Create Local Jobs

The City of Johannesburg, through the Joburg Property Company (JPC), has marked a significant milestone in the development of 135 residential units at Erf 15, Orlando Ekhaya, in Region D, with a sod-turning ceremony held on Wednesday, 28 October...

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Oct 29, 2026 | Housing KwaZulu Natal Press Releases

R3 Billion Bahari Bay Investment Adds Momentum To KZN South Coast Economy

An investment in a major residential development valued at R3-billion on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) South Coast is adding to signs of growing investor confidence in the region, with buyers from across South Africa and overseas showing interest in the...

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