The Mountains are calling!
In just six days, the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa will officially launch the Senqu Bridge, in Mokhotlong. The 825 -metres long and approximately 90 metres…
Authorities in Gert Sibande Municipality walk DM through challenges to water supply
Several water interruptions occurred this week as a result of a breakdown of the Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works. In addition, there was a power failure at the Eerstehoek Water Treatment…
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…
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…
RETRADE central to discussions at Washington high level meeting
World Bank’s support to the RETRADE Programme, was central to discussions between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and the World Bank, at a high‑level meeting held in Washington,…
Cape Water Outcomes bond gets a R50 million injection from DBSA
The Cape Water Outcomes-Based Bond, received a R50 million grant from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The Bank announced on Wednesday that the amount is coming from its…
Gauteng Investment Conference secured R206 billion in new investment pledges
Some R206 billion in new investment pledges was secured at this week’s Gauteng Investment Conference. The Gauteng Provincial Government also said in an update, pledges increased to R518 billion over…
Flash floods disrupt tourism and water supply in Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality
Authorities of the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality, are counting costs of Wednesday’s flash floods. Tourism establishments in Carolina were affected, including Forever Resort Badplaas. The pools, slides and Hydro…
Department of Water reveals national dams at a combined 94%
As of 9 April 2026, Impofu Dam, located on the Kromme River, in the Eastern Cape, the main supplier of the Nelson Mandela Metro, is at 21.36%. The Metro said…
Western Cape Dams at a combined 42.66%
Dam levels in the Western Cape continue to decline and now hover around a combined 42,66%. This is despite visible seasonal changes. The Provincial Department said levels are below expectations…