6 valves opened in the Vaal
About 6 valves were opened at the Vaal Dam to increase outflows and manage levels. This after various organisations expressed concern about an increase in the level of water in…
Transnet and SATAWU reach 3-year agreement
Transnet and one of the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU),reached a three-year wage agreement on Wednesday, this week. In terms of the wage agreement, effective from the…
African Armyworm outbreak
The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) said countries already facing high food inflation, like Zimbabwe, at 105%, risk further economic distress due to the recent…
Water supply interruptions in parts of uMgungundlovu & eThekwini
A pipeline which supplies about 30 megaliters of water to uMlaas Road Reservoirs, will undergo emergency repairs as from Thursday, the 27th March at 6am, until Saturday, the 29th March…
D-Day approaching for decision on Eskom’s emissions application
Eskom will only know on Monday, the 31st March 2025, if its application for exemption from minimum emissions standards, will be approved. Dr Dion George, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries,…
Readjusted loadshedding blocks up to stage 8
City Power has announced its readjusted loadshedding blocks, effective from Monday, the 31st March 2025. The significance of this action, is to allow the exclusion of essential services from loadshedding.…
“More inclusivity in water for rural SA” says expert
There needs to be more inclusivity in the access to water, especially in rural areas. This is according to Professor Philiswa Nomngongo, DSTI-NRF SARChI Chair in Nanotechnology for Water. Nomngongo…
Salt giant, Cerebos, signs 10- year lease to expand Coega SEZ operation
Cerebos has signed a deal with the Coega Development Corporation (Coega), to extend its operations to the tune of R17 million. This strategic 10- year investment into the adjacent Lension…
City Power takes stock of electrified informal households
A total of 2,675 households in informal settlements, were electrified by City Power.This is above the initial target of 2,500, as reflected in the Auditor General’s report and the local…
Loadshedding stage 2 could be implemented
Eskom said on Monday evening, at least 6 generation units were taken offline, over 12 hours. Although efforts are underway to return 7 generation units to service, between Monday evening…