South Africa

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has stressed the importance of consistent and sustainable water supply and sanitation services in KwaZulu-Natal.

Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana says the R9 billion concessional loan approved for the repurposing of the Komati Power Station is a “significant step” for South Africa’s transition towards clean energy.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has taken note of the alleged procurement of hospital consumables and medical devices in breach of the Medicines and Related Substances Act.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained an order to preserve various properties which the unit says are the proceeds of illegal activities at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula says the construction of the R375-million Karino Interchange project has provided positive economic benefits for the Mbombela communities, particularly for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

National Treasury and the National Revenue Fund will enter into an agreement with the Gauteng provincial government of the province’s commitment of settling its portion of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) debt.

Government has launched the Disrupting Harm in South Africa report that presents the national data needed in the country’s quest to protect our children.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the Presidential Climate Commission on government’s priority investment and financing interventions under the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, this afternoon.

According to the Presidency, the engagement of the commission will serve as preparation for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference – known as COP27 – which is expected to be held in Egypt next week.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says efforts taken by the current administration to root out corruption and fight state capture are bearing fruit.

The World Bank has approved South Africa’s request for a $497 million project to decommission and repurpose the Komati coal-fired power plant using renewables and batteries.