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SONA 2026: President to outline Government’s programme of action

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… rate to 31.9%. Perhaps the most tangible gain has been in energy stability. More than 175 consecutive days without load … shedding were recorded during the review period, while the Energy Availability Factor rose above 63%, reaching 70% on … positions the country within emerging global clean-energy value chains. Tourism has continued its post-pandemic …

eThekwini Municipality’s cable theft crackdown leads to convictions

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… The municipality said the convictions highlight the Energy Management Directorate’s continued commitment to … processing at the suspect’s residence. Director of the Energy Management Directorate, Philani Shange, expressed … with half of the sentence suspended for five years. “The Energy Management Directorate continues to work closely with …

Minister Tau leads SA delegation to China for key trade talks

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… infrastructure development, agricultural trade, green energy, and technology exchange. In recent years, trade … opportunities for increased investment in logistics, energy and industrial parks, as well as cooperation in emerging sectors such as renewable energy and digital technology. The meeting also reflects the …

SA’s accession to Afreximbank a turning point for continental economic integration

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… and digitisation.  He said the country was pursuing an energy transition that balances climate imperatives with … creating jobs. “That is why we are investing in renewable energy, green hydrogen, sustainable fuels and climate … also focused on beneficiating critical minerals for clean energy technologies, sectors where African countries hold a …

Call for shift to innovative building technologies

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… just as shelter, but as climate-resilient infrastructure, energy-efficient assets, water-wise systems, and engines of … predictable quality, reduced material waste, and improved energy performance, often at lower lifecycle costs. The … performance requirements; and ensure safety, durability, energy efficiency and accessibility. However, the Minister …

Tech innovations key to building climate-resilient homes - President Ramaphosa

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… us to reduce carbon emissions and water use, improve energy efficiency, and enhance durability and quality,” he …

NERSA clarifies Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations

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… The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has moved to provide … is not intended to discourage the uptake of renewable energy technologies, but rather to ensure that the …

President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit

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… that improve efficiency through lightweight structures, energy-efficient designs, prefabrication and environmentally …

Eskom progress continues

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… of the Generation Recovery Plan, government’s Energy Action Plan and the improvement in the Energy Availability Factor (EAF). “Together, these … reliability and supporting South Africa’s long-term energy security,” Eskom said in a statement. According to the …

President calls for renewed push to ramp up Africa’s infrastructure

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… initiative is not simply about building roads, bridges and energy corridors. It is about connecting our people, our …

Reform agenda improves lives of citizens

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… in load shedding, which has resulted from reforms in the energy sector, has had a tangible impact on every household … lift in growth. Ultimately, these reforms – whether in the energy, water and logistics sectors or in the immigration …

Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launched

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… The move marks a milestone in linking the country’s Just Energy Transition to “new local economic opportunities in … serves as one of Eskom’s pilot initiatives under its Just Energy Transition (JET) Programme. “[It is] demonstrating how repurposed energy-related infrastructure can support future-oriented …

Government-Business Partnership enters Phase Three

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… during which key gains were made in stabilising the energy and logistics systems. These advances, alongside other … collaborate on improving outcomes in three priority areas: energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption. … aimed at ending load shedding, advancing the President’s Energy Action Plan, increasing freight volumes, improving the …

South Africa must build on economic recovery momentum – President

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… a competitive electricity market is essential to lowering energy costs. Improvements in rail, ports and freight …

Power grid stability continues to support economic activity

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… continues to strengthen operations and reinforce long‑term energy security. Eskom’s power system remains stable, … standards, ensuring a reliable electricity supply. “The Energy Availability Factor (EAF) further increased to 64.79% … and sustained improvement in EAF performance, reinforcing energy security and grid stability. This performance confirms …

Transnet partners with Belgian port entities to modernise local ports

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… advisory support; Sustainability strategy and policy for energy, ecological, and social responsibility transitions; …

Public warned against using transformer oil on the body

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… They were widely used in electrical equipment by energy intensive sectors such as mining, paper and pulp, …

Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries

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… structural challenges, and are compounded by slow growth, energy constraints, and global economic pressures. Social …

Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

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… the reporting period, progress has been reported in energy reforms, logistics and water infrastructure … Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system “In terms of energy security, more than 175 consecutive days without load shedding were recorded in the reporting period. The Energy Availability Factor improved to 63.29%, reaching 70% …

SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

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… for South Africa — it underpins health, food security, energy generation, job creation and human dignity. Yet across … Water for prosperity — valuing water, the water-energy-food nexus, efficient water use and sustainable …