R52,3 billion draft budget for Tshwane
The Tshwane Municipality has proposed an operational budget of about R52,3 billion for the current financial year 2025/2026. The City also tabled R2,4 billion for capital expenditure. This is the…
Tshedzani in Joburg showcases “green city life”
Residents of a social housing project, Tshedzani Phase 3, in Roodepoort, say they feel relatively safer, in Johannesburg. This is thanks to a project, funded by the Global Environment Facility…
Loadshedding off the cards for now
Eskom said loadshedding remains suspended. This is due largely to planned maintenance, which stands at 6,949 Megawatts (MW). Eskom said from March 21 to 27 March 2025, average unplanned outages,…
“Reimagine Joburg through the eyes of residents” Dada Morero
Joburg’s 6 pillars of service delivery are well underway. Dada Morero, Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, spoke about progress in the implementation of the pillars, on Wednesday, this…
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.…
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…
Solar & Storage Live kicks off on Tuesday
Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 kicks off at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, from the 25 – 27 March 2025. Now in its 28th year, the event attracts 20,000 delegates…
Kusile Unit 6 added to the grid
Kusile Power Station’s Unit 6, was added to the the national grid on Sunday afternoon, at 16:45. Eskom said this achievement marks a crucial step towards completing one of South…