Press Release

Oct 12, 2026 | eThekwini Pipelines Press Releases

Water Leaks Drop As eThekwini Accelerates Repairs

The eThekwini Municipality’s accelerated service delivery intervention is yielding positive results, with a decrease in the number of reported water leaks across the city. This follows a city-wide programme led by eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba to...

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Oct 9, 2026 | Press Releases Western Cape

Intersite Awards Six Western Cape Developments To Private-sector Partners In A Proposed R3.6 Billion Investment Pipeline

Intersite Asset Investments, the property and investment subsidiary of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), has awarded six development opportunities in the Western Cape to private-sector partners. Together, the projects represent...

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Oct 9, 2026 | City of Cape Town Press Releases Renewable Energy

Cape Town Mayor Launches SA’s First Metro-built Hybrid Power Plant

‘The key benefit of this new power plant is that the power it generates is much cheaper than Eskom -saving Cape Town residents at least R400m over the coming 20 years. Our firm intention is to reduce our reliance on Eskom’s expensive power and big...

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Oct 9, 2026 | Ekurhuleni Press Releases Wastewater

Criminal Charges For Ekurhuleni Sewage Pollution

Today (8 October), I accompanied officials who laid criminal charges at Olifantsfontein Police Station against the City of Ekurhuleni and the Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT). These charges relate to ongoing pollution from the...

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Oct 8, 2026 | Energy Press Releases

Ahead Of NERSA Hearings, Communities Call For Eskom Tariff Hikes To Be Rejected And Free Basic Electricity To Be Increased

On the 8th October, communities will urge the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff increases when they make oral presentations at public hearings on the utility’s Sixth Multi-Year Price...

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Oct 8, 2026 | Climate Change Press Releases Water

Sea-surface Temperatures Reflect Strengthening El Niño

Sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are forecast to increase to record levels during October-November-December 2026, reflecting the strengthening of the El Niño event which will drive weather patterns and impact...

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Oct 8, 2026 | Construction Press Releases

Building Industry Compliance Gains Momentum as Collaboration Delivers Results

Employment in South Africa’s construction industry increased by 39,000 in the second quarter of 2026 (Stats SA, Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Q2 2026), making construction one of the industries to record employment growth during the period....

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Oct 8, 2026 | Energy Press Releases South Africa

South Africa Prioritises Gas And Battery Storage

Government will prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen reliable electricity supply. This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who announced the new Section 34...

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Oct 8, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Electrification Press Releases

Electrical Cable Fault At Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant Reduces Pumping Capacity At Palmiet Station

Rand Water informs customers and stakeholders of an electrical cable fault at its Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. The incident has resulted in reduced pumping capacity at the Palmiet Booster Pumping Station. Consequently, areas supplied by these...

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