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Power grid records improvements

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF), says Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Eskom welcomes DFFE decision on Minimum Emission Standards

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) pertaining to the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission levels at Kusile power station.

Progress made in hemp, cannabis sector policy

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms.

Infrastructure investment critical for success of AfCFTA

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the success of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) depends on the investment in infrastructure in the areas of electricity generation, transportation, as well as freight and logistics distribution.

Citizens urged to participate in imbizo

Sunday, June 25, 2023

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has called on residents to play an active role in determining the future of their communities by participating in the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo programme.

Fort Hare council called to ensure good governance

Friday, June 23, 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good governance and takes immediate steps to correct and hold accountable any management members and administration for breach of policy.

Creecy pays tribute to firefighting pilot

Friday, June 23, 2023

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Kishugu Aviation aerial firefighting pilot, Justin van As, who lost his life in an aircraft accident.

COGTA launches drive to save young men's lives

Friday, June 23, 2023

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Deputy Minister, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, has assured citizens that government will leave no stone unturned in dealing with criminal elements that have infiltrated initiation schools.