Eskom showcases clean coal and related technos
Eskom announced that its clean coal research programme is on track to meet the target set in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025. This emerged on Wednesday, during the Minister…
Limpopo new MECs sworn in
Pule Shayi, resigned as Mayor of Mopani District on Wednesday, to be sworn in as a Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs,…
SACAA investigating Saturday’s flypast
Airlink submitted three applications for flypasts related to rugby matches. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) confirmed on Wednesday. The applications were in line with regulations governing the non-passenger…
Cold, wet and windy conditions over Western and Northern Cape on Thursday
A cut-off low pressure system is expected to drive cold, wet and windy conditions, to the Western and Northern Cape, as from Thursday. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 10…
eThekwini Municipality lodged case of fraud against its suspended employee for jobs scam
The City Manager of eThekwini lodged a case of fraud against one of its suspended employees. It emerged during investigations that the employee promised people bogus jobs. The report further…
Rand Water confirms its cybersecurity was breached but will not affect water supply
Rand Water confirmed its cybersecurity was breached. The water utility also did not give details of the damage, but affirmed water supply would not be affected. “Our water treatment processes…
Parts of Joburg CBD to have electricity restored on Thursday
City Power said it is on track to restore electricity to the Bree Substation. This follows smoke detected underground the Fordsburg Substation, on the 23 August 2026, which caused a…
SANEDI has a new Chief
Prudence Madiba, is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), following approval by Cabinet. Madiba is a registered Electrical Engineer and seasoned…
37,9% residents felt safe walking alone in the dark
About 37,9% of South African residents, felt safe walking alone in the dark. Last year (2024/25), about 36,1% individuals were recorded, by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), in their Victims of…
An intensified El Niño to begin this Spring
South Africans can expect an intensified El Niño, to start this Spring. Meteorologists at the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said it would become the strongest event in living memory.…