Bioeconomy at US$4 trillion
The global bioeconomy, is currently at US$4 trillion and is expected to grow US$30 trillion by 2050. Such an economy uses renewable resources such as plants, animals, biomass and waste…
AfDB anti corruption unit signs deal with the SIU
The African Development Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption (PIAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), on the 3rd July 2025, in Pretoria,…
Increase in new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales increased to 54,700 units in September 2025. This is the highest monthly record since September 2015. This is 10,700 units more, or 24,3%, from the 44,000 units,…
Elephant Seal at Onrus Beach, what to do when you spot a seal
The Overstrand Municipality has urged visitors to the Onrus Beach, to stay away from the Elephant Seal spotted on the beach on Friday. Dean O’Neill, Municipal Manager, said the Southern…
Eskom made a profit of R23,9 billion, for the first time in 8 years
Eskom made a profit before tax of R23.9 billion, in the financial year, ending the 31st March 2025. Annual financial results were released this week. This is the first time…
Brewing water dispute in the Vaal
First, the Matjhabeng Local Municipality alerted residents that water would be restricted, due to an unlawful notice issued by Vaal Central Water (VCW). On Friday, Lindiwe Mnguni, the Communications Manager…
Cause of explosion in the Huguenot tunnel under investigation
The cause of an overnight explosion, in the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1, near Worcester, in the Western Cape, is still under investigation. A bus exploded, caught fire, and filled…
Windy Saturday forecast for parts of KZN and the Eastern Cape
Durbanites are cautioned to take necessary precautions, including staying indoors where possible. This is after the Weather Service (SAWS) warned against strong winds, propelled by a surface high pressure system.…
+R12 billion already invested in NEV manufacturing
Over R12 billion was invested in new energy vehicles (NEV) manufacturing. This emerged from Parks Tau, Minister of Trade and Industry, who gave a keynote address, on the second day,…
200 low-cost air quality sensors to be rolled out in Gauteng first
Air pollution is a thematic area in the South African G20 Presidency, as a result, a draft technical paper, was developed, to explore the impacts of air pollution and the…