South Africa

Eskom has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. 

“This milestone marks a significant step in Eskom Distribution’s commitment to supporting the growth of the eMobility sector in South Africa and contributing to the country’s broader goals of reducing carbon emissions,” the state-owned power utility said. 

According to Eskom, the pilot project includes the procurement of 20 EVs ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks for operational use. 

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has committed R25 million over three years to provide dignified sanitation solutions for communities across the metro.

The deadline is fast approaching for Gauteng-based fashion designers, live music artists and bands to apply for market access opportunities being availed by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has met with Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie to discuss advancing social cohesion and moral regeneration.

The South African Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mogobo Magabe says the lifting of the 21-year import ban of South African meat products by Saudi Arabia has opened a lucrative market for local meat producers.

South Africa’s health system is too essential to development to be weakened by mismanagement, funding crises, and other problems.

Cabinet has approved the establishment of an advisory body within the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) that will ensure representation and promotion of the interest of small enterprises.

The communities of Tembisa and surrounding areas today received free healthcare services from the Phelophepha Train, which is currently stationed at Oakmoor train station in Gauteng.

Cabinet has praised the nation’s sportsmen and women, who continue to proudly fly the flag high in various sporting codes around the world, and further unite the country.

Cabinet has moved to reassure South Africans that the Mpox outbreak is under control.