Press Release

Jul 21, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Water

No Community Too Remote For Clean Water, Says Deputy President

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated that access to clean water is a constitutional right and remains central to government’s efforts to improve the lives of rural communities. “Water is a fundamental human right enshrined in...

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Jul 21, 2026 | Economics Press Releases South Africa Water

Expanding Access To Water Is Central To Mandela’s Legacy – President

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is accelerating efforts to expand access to safe and reliable water to underserved communities as part of honouring the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela. In his weekly newsletter on Monday...

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Jul 21, 2026 | Economics Press Releases

Special Economic Zones Attract R14.8 Billion In Revenue

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) programme has attracted R14.8 billion in revenue and created more than 30 000 jobs across sectors, including automotive manufacturing, agro-processing and renewable...

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Jul 17, 2026 | Engineering Press Releases South Africa Transport & Logistics

Chery To Begin Local Production Of The Tiggo 4 Cross In 2027

Chery South Africa has confirmed that the Tiggo 4 range will be the first model produced at its newly opened Rosslyn manufacturing plant, with local production scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. Both internal-combustion-engine (ICE) and...

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Jul 17, 2026 | Eastern Cape Press Releases Renewable Energy

Volkswagen Group Africa Completes Solar Panel Project At Component Plant

Reinforcing their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has completed a photovoltaic solar panel project at their Component Plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape. The project, completed in June 2026, comprises 1...

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Jul 17, 2026 | Eastern Cape KwaZulu Natal Press Releases Skills development and capacity building Sustainability

Eleven Communal Herders Graduate As Professional Trainers In Landmark Moment For Rural Employment

Eleven EcoRangers recently completed the classroom training phase of Meat Naturally Africa’s (MNA) EcoTrainer programme, in what the organisation is calling a significant milestone in an effort to build genuine career pathways for herders in South...

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Jul 17, 2026 | Construction Press Releases South Africa Water treatment

Stage 1 of the Olifants Management Model Programme Reaches Mezzanine Debt Financial Close with Climate Fund Managers

The Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA) has announced that Stage 1 of the R25bn Olifants (River) Management Model (OMM) Programme has achieved Financial Close with its mezzanine debt lender, Climate Fund Managers, a climate-focused blended...

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Jul 17, 2026 | Events Industry News Press Releases

SA Government, Industry Leaders To Build Momentum Behind Catalytic Infrastructure Initiatives

The annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) is set to get underway in Cape Town in August, with billions of rands in key infrastructure programmes under discussion. The fifth edition of the impactful SIDSSA...

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Jul 16, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Energy Press Releases

City Power Outage Disrupts Water Pumping Operations At Rand Water’s Eikenhof Booster Station

City Power has reported a widespread power outage affecting several areas in the South of Johannesburg following an explosion on the 11kV power lines supplied from the Orlando Switching Station. As a result of the power outage, Rand Water’s...

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