MEC plans to restore access road & services after shutdowns in Mqanduli
The project to reseal the access roads in Ngcanasini village, in Maqolweni, is expected to begin in July 2026. This emerged at a meeting attended by Zolile Williams, MEC for…
Eskom finalizes a three‐year wage agreement, despite NUMSA declaring a deadlock
Eskom announced it concluded the 2026 wage negotiation cycle within the Central Bargaining Forum (CBF). About 7% annual salary increase is what will be offered to workers, effective for a…
SCA consolidates all appeal matters in Shell and State case
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) directed that related appeals brought by the State and energy giant-Shell, be heard together as one consolidated matter. The hearing date will be determined…
SALGA and the Global Trust Project to pilot an Equity Framework at 18 Municipalities
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and The Global Trust Project (TGTP – part of VUKA Group) will pilot the Trust Equity Framework (TEf) in 18 municipalities across South…
Wind Energy Association appoints interim CEO
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has appointed former board member, Titania Stefanus-Zincke, as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Niveshen Govender. The organisation said in…
NUMSA and Eskom wage agreement reach a deadlock
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has rejected Eskom’s wage offer of 7% in years 1,2 and 3. Irvin Jim, NUMSA General Secretary, said at a briefing…
SA inks partnership agreement with Germany
South Africa and Germany agreed to work together in several areas, including the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), green hydrogen and battery value chains. Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Foreign Minister,…
SAWEA bids farewell to CEO- Niveshen Govender
The South African Wind Energy Association bid farewell to Niveshen Govender, its Chief Executive Officer. Govender concluded four years of service at the association. His team held an intimate industry…
Eskom submitted approved tariff for ferrochrome smelters to NERSA
Eskom submitted an application to NERSA for the approval of 62c/kWh electricity tariff for the Samancor Chrome and Glencore–Merafe Chrome ferrochrome smelters. Dan Marokane, Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, said all…
Two City Power contractors hijacked in Alex
Two of City Power’s contractors were hijacked in Alexandra township, in Johannesburg, on Friday, just after midday. The two were out conducting work to weld and secure mini substations, when…