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Government welcomes decline in unemployment rate

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… remove structural constraints that limit growth, including energy stability and logistics efficiency. These reforms are …

President Ramaphosa briefs AU on G20 Leaders' Summit outcomes

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… mobilise significantly greater financing [for] climate and energy transition. “It emphasises the natural endowments of …

Eskom powers on

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… week, the national grid has remained reliable, with the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) continuing its upward … to stronger operational performance and long‑term energy security,” Eskom noted. The EAF has risen to 65.04% …

SONA 2026 in Numbers

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… — of which R600 billion has already flowed into projects. Energy reform and renewables: By 2030, more than 40% of … projected to double in 25 years. International Just Energy Transition pledges now stand at R250 billion. The … targets, millions of jobs, and large-scale reforms to energy, water, policing and local government. – SAnews.gov.za …

SA's industrial future hinges on decisive action

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… South Africa’s industrial base. “If we build the energy system of the future, mobilise capital at scale, and … economy. The operations sit at the intersection of energy, chemicals, fuels, and advanced manufacturing, which … include unlocking giga-scale investment in renewable energy, mega-storage, High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) …

President Ramaphosa to Chair National Water Crisis Committee

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… experiencing daily power cuts, we established the National Energy Crisis Committee to enable a focused national …

South Africa charts path of unity, growth and reform

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… allocation in the country’s history, targeting energy, logistics, water and digital infrastructure.  “All … Vulindlela, structural reforms have been accelerated in energy, logistics and telecommunications. Load shedding has … and regulatory changes have unlocked a surge in renewable energy investment, with more than 40% of supply expected to …

President eyes end of load reduction in 2027

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… to the path that we have embarked on to modernise our energy system,” President Ramaphosa said. He said the … have established a dedicated task team under the National Energy Crisis Committee to address various issues relating to … added. He emphasised the importance of transforming the energy system to “ensure long-term energy security”. “For …

Cabinet approves plan to drive growth and inclusion

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… risk and attracting investors to fast-track projects in energy, water, transport and digital infrastructure. “We …

Green economy, critical mineral endowments South Africa's key to prosperity

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… will introduce a 150% tax deduction for investment in new energy vehicles, while supporting the local production of batteries,” the President said. Furthermore, the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan now stands at some R250 … South Africa is a continental leader not only in renewable energy potential but the country also holds some of the …

Guests, MPs put their best foot forward 

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… touches mattered. The Minister’s designer “Boss Lady” energy defined the night’s bold, assured, and unapologetic …

Minister Ntshavheni outlines key reforms ahead of President’s SONA

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… that growth projections are improving and that reforms in energy and logistics are yielding results, alongside progress …

Ndabeni puts spotlight on reindustrialisation to tackle youth unemployment

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… recovery agenda, particularly within the manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors. “Unemployment is highest … their industries, particularly in the manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors, which attract young people on … of unemployment,” the Minister said. Beneficiation and energy security The Minister linked reindustrialisation to …

Reflections ahead of SONA 2026

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… hours of loadshedding recorded in April and May 2025. Our Energy Availability Factor stood at 64.55 percent at the end …

Minister Tau emphasises importance of industrialisation

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… and value-adding hub for minerals essential to the global energy transition, digitalisation and advanced manufacturing. …

Youth call for jobs, dignity and skills as President prepares for SONA

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… opportunities in some industries like mining and energy, young people are not included in the table. DP, we're …

Presidential Climate Commission Deputy Chair announced

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… mobilisation and the delivery of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition objective. “Mr Patel is an experienced …

NERSA announces electricity price hike

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… The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved an …

Botswana, Zambia highlight importance of regional integration, beneficiation

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… key partners in Africa’s push for mineral beneficiation, energy security, and regional industrialisation, as leaders … Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, Bogolo Kenewendo, said her country is … from an extractive mining model towards industrialisation, energy security, and regional value chains. Kenewendo said …

Mineral wealth places Africa at centre of future industries

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… continent at the centre of future industries, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing, as demand for critical minerals accelerates the global energy transition.  This is according to Deputy Minister in … global hub for industrial value addition, driven by clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. “Our …