Press Release

Sep 4, 2026 | Energy Press Releases

Policy to Power: SAETA Releases 6-Month Update To Electricity Reform Tracker

In February 2026, the South African Electricity Traders Association (SAETA) released a comprehensive report (Policy to Power: 10 Actions to Deliver Green, Accessible and Secure Electricity) which identified the minimum decisions and deliverables...

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Sep 4, 2026 | Press Releases Rail

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Completes Cape Mainline Recovery Following Severe Storm Damage

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has successfully completed the recovery and reconstruction of the Cape Mainline, following severe storm damage and major washaways in the Western Cape in May 2026. Heavy rainfall, strong winds and...

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Sep 3, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases Transport & Logistics

City Of Johannesburg Launches Bus Electric Bus Trial Programme On Metrobus Routes

The City of Johannesburg’s Member of Mayoral Committee, Cllr. Kenny Kunene in collaboration with U40 Cities and several leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) In South Africa will launch a pioneering Electric Bus Technology trial programme...

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Sep 3, 2026 | Climate Change Press Releases

Conflict And Climate: Double Threat Driving Great Lakes Displacement

Climate hazards are compounding decades of conflict-driven displacement, while fragmented responses expose vulnerable communities to repeated crises. Millions of people in the Great Lakes region have spent decades displaced by conflict, but climate...

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Sep 3, 2026 | Funding Press Releases

Germany And France Commit €300 Million To Support South Africa’s Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) Programme Via KfW Development Bank And Agence Française De Développement (AFD)

German and French Development Cooperation – via KfW Development Bank (KfW) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – have committed €300 million (eq. ZAR 5.6bn) in concessional loan financing to support National Treasury’s Metro...

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Sep 3, 2026 | Press Releases Technology and Innovation Water

Rand Water Assures Customers Of Safe Drinking Water Supply Following Cybersecurity Incident

Rand Water is currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. The organisation would like to assure all its customers and stakeholders that the quality and supply of water have not been affected. Our water treatment processes and quality control...

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Sep 3, 2026 | Press Releases Renewable Energy

Eskom Research Can Drive Power Utility Towards Green Future

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Eskom’s research and development capabilities can power the utility into a green and prosperous future. The Minister was speaking during a site visit to the power utility’s...

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Sep 3, 2026 | Eastern Cape Press Releases Water supply

Improved Access To Water For Ntabankulu Residents

Residents of Luncedweni and Dedelo villages in the Ntabankulu Local Municipality, in the Eastern Cape, are set to gain improved access to reliable, quality water, following the recent handover of the Luncedweni Water Supply Scheme. The Alfred Nzo...

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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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