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Cabinet Lekgotla deliberates on government’s priorities for the year ahead

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… Lekgotla also discussed infrastructure development, energy security, localisation and industrialisation, land …

Public Works impressed with responses on iREREP

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… regard to the implementation of the Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency (iREREP). On 20 September … be the largest programme for the procurement of renewable energy and resource efficiency for public facilities. “The …

Eskom making strides on road to recovery - De Ruyter

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… Eskom is making good strides towards sustainability and energy security. These were the words of Eskom Chief … long term predictability and reliability.” Last week, the energy giant announced that it will be taking unit two of the …

Executive appointments were ‘lawful’ – Central Energy Fund

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… The Central Energy Fund (CEF) says an Auditor General report has cleared … report that was leaked to media,” the board said. The energy company said its focus is fully on protecting energy supply for the country. “The board reiterates its … Executive appointments were ‘lawful’ – Central Energy Fund …

Mining industry can contribute to just energy transition: Mantashe

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… Minerals and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says South Africa’s rich … of minerals required in the production of renewable energy sources is a big boon for the mining industry. He was … of the future – critical in the production of clean energy sources such as wind turbines, batteries, magnets, and …

Port investments to contribute towards SA economy

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… investment is of national importance as it responds to energy policy and energy security of the country. The total project value is …

Science, innovation vital to economic recovery: President Ramaphosa

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… There is huge potential in agriculture, mining, energy and manufacturing, among others,” he said. President … have, for example, undertaken projects around hydrogen, energy storage and renewable energy. We have supported emerging farmers through the …

Mabopane railway line resumes operations

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… The newly installed traction transformers are more energy efficient,” the Minister said. A total of R383 million …

Germany, South Africa collaborate on green hydrogen

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… Presidency has also pledged its support to a project by energy giant Sasol and the German government supported … found that it has the potential to “contribute to a just [energy] transition” and to create “quality green jobs”. “The …

Green hydrogen a frontier for investment

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… ability to produce vast amounts of it through renewable energy sources could place the country as a leading player in … the green hydrogen market including: A superior renewable energy endowment of both onshore wind and solar which are the … of large tracts of relatively cheap land for renewable energy production; A large electric grid for the wheeling of …

Environmental inspectors deployed to slurry polluted KZN rivers

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… including the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy, the Department of Water & Sanitation, EDTEA and …

SA will continue with energy mix plans

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country will continue to pursue an energy mix while balancing the country's low carbon emissions … evening. The Minister explained that the choice for an energy mix is derived from a need to secure energy supply for …

Zondo report recommends new anti-corruption agency

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… and able to combat corruption with fresh and concentrated energy. “Public trust will not otherwise be re-established in …

Reprieve at the petrol pumps

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… 71 cents a litre. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that the price of petrol (both 93 …

Western Cape commended for crime fighting efforts

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… and contact crime figures.  “The combination of resources, energy and human capital between the Western Cape government …

President Ramaphosa ends COVID-19 self-isolation

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… Meanwhile, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, tested positive for COVID-19 on …

Minister Gungubele welcomes new NPC members

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… on key issues such as food security, water security, energy choices, economic development, the economy’s …

Air quality compliance standards likely to affect power supply

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… and Lephalale, and delay the country’s plans for a just energy transition toward a cleaner electricity supply,” Eskom … Department and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on the matter. “Eskom is committed to its mandate to …

Prioritise miners' lives, Parly urges

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… The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy says the safety and health of mineworkers should be … Bill. Last week, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the Minerals Council of South Africa and other …

Committee agrees in principle to inquiry into power procurement deals

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… Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has agreed in principle to the terms of reference for an inquiry into the awarding of energy contracts related to the procurement of energy through the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Purchase …