Press Release

Oct 19, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Waste

Waste Sector A Vital Economic Contributor

The waste sector must no longer be viewed merely as a problem for government to manage but as a vital contributor to economic growth, enterprise creation and environmental sustainability. That is according to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries...

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Oct 19, 2026 | Energy Press Releases

Electricity Is Already Unaffordable – The Green Connection Rejects Another 8.83% Tariff Increase

With public participation concluded and deliberations likely underway, The Green Connection calls on the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to reject Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity tariff increase for the 2027/28 financial year....

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Oct 16, 2026 | Press Releases Rail Transport & Logistics

Transnet And Wabtec Sign R6.6 Billion Agreement To Strengthen Locomotive Fleet Performance

Transnet Engineering (TE) and Wabtec have signed a long-term Material and Technical Support Agreement (MTSA) valued at approximately R6.6 billion to support Transnet’s Class 43D (C30Aci) and 44D (ES40Aci) locomotive fleet. The agreement is aimed at...

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Oct 16, 2026 | Housing Press Releases

Simelane Calls For Disaster Risk Assessments Before Housing Projects

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called for disaster risk assessments to be integrated into housing delivery, warning that poorly located developments and inadequate infrastructure can expose communities to foreseeable hazards. The...

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Oct 16, 2026 | OEMs Press Releases

Transport Month Focus On Moving Bulk Materials More Efficiently

The efficient movement of many bulk materials – including the materials used to build South Africa’s infrastructure – doesn’t just depend on roads, railways and trucks. This Transport Month, heavy equipment manufacturer Astec Industries has...

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Oct 15, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Waste

Pikitup Urges Residents To Protect Bins And Reduce Waste

Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, is urging residents to safeguard their bins against theft and practise responsible waste management as its 240-litre bin distribution campaign continues across the city. The campaign...

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Oct 15, 2026 | Press Releases Renewable Energy Sustainability

AfriSam Invests In Cleaner Cooking To Deliver Carbon And Community Benefits

AfriSam is extending the impact of its carbon management strategy beyond its own operations by investing in verified local carbon offset projects that combine greenhouse gas reductions with tangible environmental and socioeconomic benefits. As part...

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Oct 15, 2026 | OEMs Press Releases

More Than A Decade In The Making: Johnathan Kalula Takes Over As Managing Director At VEGA Controls SA

A career shaped by opportunity Kalula joined VEGA for in-service training after earning his diploma from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). Soon afterwards, he was seconded to customer Safripol in Sasolburg, where 18 months in the field...

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Oct 15, 2026 | City of Tshwane Construction Gauteng Press Releases

Gauteng To Rehabilitate Seven Tshwane Bridges To Enhance Road Safety

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has officially begun rehabilitating seven bridges along provincial routes in the City of Tshwane. The project forms part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to preserve critical road infrastructure,...

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