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Waste to wealth: solutions for a sustainable future

Thursday, September 26, 2024

For decades, the rapid urbanisation and industrial growth experienced by many nations, had come at a high environmental cost. Landfills overflowed, plastic waste contaminated rivers and oceans, and emissions from improper waste disposal intensified the climate crisis.

Mpumalanga residents urged to use water sparingly

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on Mpumalanga residents to use the available water the province has, wisely and sparingly, as dam levels record a marginal decrease from last week’s 86.0% to 85.1% in the current week.

Illegal business occupants given 14 days to comply with the law

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Businesses illegally occupying government premises in Mthatha have been given 14 days to apply for legal leases from the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, should they wish to continue with their businesses on the current premises.

DPWI Minister briefed on department's performance

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson today met with the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for a briefing on the department's performance for the 2022/2023 year, which saw systemic failures in meeting its targets on delivery and financial management.

Nersa publishes Eskom’s revenue application for the next three financial years

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on Monday published Eskom’s multi-year price determination (MYPD) revenue application up until 2028. 

According to Eskom, the application covers the power utility’s financial period beginning on 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. 

Eskom explained that it follows the MYPD methodology as prescribed by the regulatory authority.

“This methodology is now in its sixth application; hence the process is referred to as MYPD 6,” the statement read. 

Minister Gwarube commits to stabilising the education system

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and her deputy Dr Reginah Mhaule, have committed to take all necessary steps to stabilise the education system given the budgetary constraints affecting provinces.

Call for unity in the empowerment of women

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Deputy Minister in Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called on nations to unite all efforts and resources for the empowerment of women and girls.