CSIR reports on electricity generation in SA
Eskom’s annual average EAF (Electricity Availability Factor) increased to 60%, compared to an average of 55% in 2023, this is according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).…
Climate Change Act, 2024 proclaimed
President Cyril Ramaphosa, has proclaimed the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024) (the Act). The proclamation Notice was published in the Government Gazette on 17 March 2025.…
Seriti’s wind energy project gains traction
About nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components were transported from Richards Bay Port along the N2. The convoy, managed by Vanguard, was about 335m long and took three…
SADC-EU Dialogue in Zim
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) held a Dialogue on Saturday, the 15 March 2025, in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe. The meeting discussed issues of…
Nordex construction milestone
The Nordex Group in South Africa took to social media recently, expressing excitement, at the arrival of wind turbine blades. The blades were delivered at the Group’s farm near Impofu…
R10 billion to rebuild infrastructure in eThekwini
It will cost an estimated R10 billion to rebuild water, electricity, and solid waste management infrastructure, in eThekwini. Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced a R3.33 billion grant allocation to…
Sasol supports move to boost SA’s energy transition
Sasol said it welcomes recent policy announcements made in support of South Africa’s energy transition. The European Union (EU) and the South African government have agreed to launch negotiations in…
Archaeological Evidence of Leopard Seal in South Africa
Archaeologists have discovered the first ever reported archaeological find of leopard seal remains along the coast of South Africa. Leopard seals do not occur naturally in South African waters; because…
2 Former Eskom employees among those arrested for fraud
About six people were arrested at the Kusile Power Station, in the last two days. Eskom said in a statement, its former Kusile Procurement Officer and Procurement Manager, were among…
New Heads of Department in the EC
Oscar Mabuyane, Premier of the Eastern Cape, has confirmed the appointment and filling of vacant positions of four (04) Heads of Departments. The newly appointed HoDs are as follows: Sharon…