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Northern Cape green energy potential could be 'heartbeat' of SA's economy

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… With its immense potential for renewable energy and green hydrogen production and export, the Northern Cape could become a key driver of South Africa’s energy transition and economic growth. This is according to … “The Northern Cape is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution and is experiencing a significant surge in …

Drive for energy efficiency sees registration of 7 000 buildings

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… The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, has announced that over 7 000 public and private buildings have registered for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC is a certificate that indicates how much energy is being used to operate a building, which is …

SA signs US$474.6 million loan for Just Energy Transition

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… aimed at supporting the implementation of the Just Energy Transition (JET). The loan agreement with the AfDB … loan concluded in 2023 to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition.  “This new agreement highlights the … development agenda. It strengthens efforts to improve energy security measures, accelerate the decarbonisation of …

UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for urgent transition to clean energy

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… call for the global community to “supercharge the clean energy age”, warning that the fossil fuel era is failing and … must seize the moment to accelerate a just, inclusive energy transition. Delivering a special climate address … collaboratively to fast-track the transition to renewable energy.  “Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is …

eThekwini council approves strategy to improve solid waste management

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… similar approvals in the Water and Sanitation and Energy sectors. “Metros, including eThekwini Municipality, …

Eskom clarifies dispute with Koeberg contractor

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… process. This after media reports that the French energy company had won a high court order instructing the … extended operation of the power station, helping to ensure energy security for the country,” Eskom said. – SAnews.gov.za …

Suspects to appear in court for illegal mining

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… -- including SAPS, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Home Affairs, South African National Defence Force, …

Reforms are bearing green shoots - President Ramaphosa

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… have long held back our economy’s growth: an unreliable energy supply, inefficient rail and ports, high data costs, … load shedding again. The reform underway in the energy sector will introduce greater choice for consumers and …

Call to protect the power system

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… Calculator, a convenient tool for tracking and optimising energy usage: …

Power system remains stable 

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… maintenance averaged 4 467MW. Over the same period, the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) ranged between 60% and 65%, …

G20 members commit to addressing debt vulnerabilities

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… capital flows to EMDEs,” said the Deputy Minister. Energy transitions Regarding energy transitions, Masondo said during the meeting, …

South Africa and China to expand partnerships in various sectors

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… key sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and renewable energy.  Deputy President Mashatile stated that South … African market, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, infrastructure and logistics, our special …

SA strengthens science and innovation cooperation with Algeria

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… new areas of cooperation such as nanotechnology, renewable energy, nanomedicine, food and energy security, health innovation and vaccine development, …

Mashatile calls for SA and China to shift focus from raw material trade to collaborative industrialisation

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… as battery manufacturing, critical minerals, renewable energy, green hydrogen, infrastructure, rail modernisation, … was crucial to advancing partnerships in renewable energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, and manufacturing … “In addition to a rapidly expanding renewable energy industry, the country’s plentiful natural resources, …

Metrorail increases train fare

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… revenue will fund critical operational needs, including energy and maintenance costs, as well as enhanced safety and …

Government scales up youth-focused initiatives 

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… education or training. These are young people with energy, initiative and untapped potential,” President …

Government commits over R1 trillion to infrastructure investment

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… next three years to renew the country’s roads, port, rail, energy and water systems. This is according to President … sector to invest in infrastructure ranging from renewable energy generation to housing.  “This infrastructure has a … of economic reforms through Operation Vulindlela.  In the energy sector, working together with all stakeholders, the …

South Africa and Tunisia strengthen ties in science and innovation

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… skills development, healthcare, food security, energy and water sustainability, climate change, biodiversity …

SA's G20 Presidency aims for sustainable economic growth, job creation

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… by investing in green industrial projects, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and regional manufacturing …

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

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… its engagement with the continent.  To diversify its energy balance, reduce carbon emissions and improve energy security, Mashatile said South Africa is also rapidly increasing its dependence on renewable energy sources.  “We have set ambitious targets for renewable …