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HAZELMERE DAM PROJECT COMPLETED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. It increased from 23.9 million m3 to 43.6 million m3, which is an increase of 83% for the KwaZulu-Natal dam. “To enable this additional stored water to be treated and supplied to the City of eThekwini, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has completed a project to…

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ETHIOPIA ELECTRIC POWER SET TO CONNECT POWER POOLS TO SOUTH AFRICA

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The executives of Ethiopian Electric Power have disclosed ambitious plans to connect eastern and southern African power pools and supply energy to South Africa within five years. In 2023, reports indicated that South Africa had experienced unprecedented electricity shortages, as the coal plants that generate 85 percent of the nation’s electricity have aged and grown increasingly susceptible to malfunctions. The South African government recognizes the need for alternatives for electricity generation to reduce its heavy…

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KILLARNEY GARDEN HOUSING PROJECT ON HOLD ON SOUTH AFRICA

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The Killarney Gardens housing project, intended to alleviate overcrowding in Dunoon’s informal settlemen has ground to a halt. Announced by former Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu in April 2020 at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was initially going to provide accommodation for 1,500 families. After lengthy delays and legal wrangling over town planning objections and appeals, site works eventually got under way by July 2022, raising the hopes of housing beneficiaries. But the…

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HOW SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN RENTAL FLAT ARE IN POOR CONDITION

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Crumbling balconies, unstable steps, mouldy walls and leaking roofs, are some of the issues that tenants are experiencing in their Avonwood rental flats. They claim that the flats are not being maintained by the City of Cape Town. Situated in Elsies River, the four-storey buildings which were built in 1976, are part of several community rental units (CRU) that the City manages. We were shown some of the balconies of the flats which were riddled…

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SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCH BIDS FOR NEW POWER GENERATION PROJECT

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South Africa on Thursday launched three bidding rounds for 7,615 megawatts (MW) of new power generation from renewable energy, natural gas, and battery storage, part of efforts to overcome record power outages crippling economic output. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said in a statement it had issued three requests for proposals (RFPs) for independent power producers to generate 5,000 MW of renewable energy, 2,000 MW from gas, and 615 MW from battery storage….

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SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BEGIN 2500 NUCLEAR ENERGY PROJECT

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Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2,500MW of nuclear energy. Ramokgopa said that national power utility Eskom’s current power station fleet is aging – meaning that South Africa will have to generate additional sources of energy. The announcement comes less than a month after the World Bank Board said a U.S.$1 billion Development Policy Loan was offered to support the government’s…

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WHY FIXING SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL TO HELP LEARNING CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this legislation clearly stating that all schools should have been provided with libraries and laboratories by then – as well as sufficient electricity, water, safe toilets, classrooms, fences, and internet – many learners across the country struggle to receive quality education with poor school conditions. The South African government is…

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE POWER PRODUCTS KEEP SOUTH AFRICA’S WHEELS TURNING

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South Africa’s crippling electricity problems, which leave the country without power for many hours a day, are causing grave difficulties for businesses and households. “The inability of the country’s primary electricity supplier to meet demand, has called for the private sector to step up and provide solutions that help keep businesses, educational facilities, hospitals, farms and homes running, even in the event of power outages and load shedding,” says Ryan Robertson, Vert Energy’s Sales and…

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SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM IMPLEMENT STAGE 2 LOAD SHEDDING

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Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding in a bid to replenish emergency reserves ahead of the colder weather expected this week. On Monday, Stage 2 was implemented until 4pm and will be followed by Stage 3 until 5am. Thereafter Stage 2 will return during the day with that pattern repeating until further notice. “Breakdowns are currently at 16 150MW of generating capacity while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 950MW….

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SOUTH AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER TO UNVIEL CONSTRUCTION OF RURAL BRIDGES

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will visit Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape on Friday to give progress on and unveil the massive construction of rural bridges. These bridges are being constructed in six provinces, and are aimed at connecting communities and guaranteeing their safety. “Minister Zikalala is adamant that no child should miss schools in rural provinces such as the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Limpopo and North West because the…

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SOUTH AFRICA SIU SET TO PROBE CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT PROJECT

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. This was after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorizing the corruption-busting unit to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in the affairs of the municipality and to recover any financial losses as a result thereof. “The SIU will also investigate any unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless…

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CHINA DONATE POWER SUPPLY TO SOLVE SOUTH AFRICA’s LOAD SHEDDING

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At least 500 public facilities around the country are set to benefit from a donation from China which will allow them to have an uninterrupted alternative power supply and shield them from the effects of load shedding. The donation includes generators, power supply vehicles, and off-grid PV energy storage supply systems. This was announced by the Minister of the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, during the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with…

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KWANONGOMA GET INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECT BOOST IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and KwaNongoma Local Municipality have committed to work together to accelerate service delivery, especially the delivery of transport infrastructure projects. This follows a meeting where Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison MEC, Sipho Hlomuka, led a team of departmental officials to engage with the municipality in a bid to identify areas of possible partnership. During a meeting on Monday, KwaNongoma Local Municipality Mayor, Mshangane Ndabandaba and Speaker Babongile Sithole shared the…

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SOUTH AFRICA MINISTER OUTLINE EAP PLANS FOR ELECTRICITY

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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says at least half of the actions set out in the Energy Action Plan (EAP) are either completed or on track. He was briefing the media on the progress made on the one-year implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Sunday. The EAP was introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July last year and thrashes out work that must be done by both Eskom and…

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DPWI RENEWS FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is putting a shoulder to the wheel to roll out Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), which are aimed at improving the quality of life for South Africans. “As a department, we will make our contribution in cementing the vision of a South Africa that leaves no one behind, as clearly articulated in the 2023 State of the Nation Address by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa. “We are resolute…

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BUILDING OF CONCRETE BARRIERS SEPERATING MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES

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The Prime Minister of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged the Department of Transport to move swiftly to resume the construction of a concrete barrier to bolster the government’s efforts to curb cross-border crime, especially vehicle theft, between South Africa and Mozambique. The concrete wall also referred to as New Jersey Barriers, will run for a stretch of eight kilometers, starting from the boundary of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and moving…

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HOW FIVE SMALL CHANGES THAT CAN HELP SOUTH AFRICA WATER RESOURCES LAST

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The primary objective of Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22 this year, is to promote sustainability and conservation with projects focusing on carbon emissions, protecting endangered species and the preservation of habitats. But, encouraging people to think about how their actions impact the Earth in the long-term and making behaviour changes to reduce their consumption is as important. This is the view of South African National Bottled Water Association CEO, Charlotte Metcalf, who has…

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RAIL SERVICE OPERATION RESUME FROM LANGA TO NYANGA IN SOUTH AFRICA

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After more than three years, commuters in Cape Town can once again board the trains between Langa and Nyanga following the resumption of the rail service. The commuter rail service, which offers the most affordable mode of public transport, was closed for more than three years due to the vandalism of public assets and the illegal occupation of the line during the COVID-19 lockdown. “Restoring passenger rail services in the country is a key priority…

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PRESIDENT CYRIL DIRECT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION ON SOUTH AFRICA LOGISTICS SYSTEM

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa’s logistics system. “Transnet must quickly embark on a clear path to take us out of this crisis and ensure that the operation of our railways and ports contributes to the growth of our economy,” the President said. He met with the members of the Transnet board and the executive management team at the Union Buildings…

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HOW PLANNING FOR SOUTH AFRICA WATER FUTURE BEGINS TODAY

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The year 2022 was an extraordinarily difficult one for the KwaZulu-Natal. Floods ravaged the province in April of that year, leaving in its wake a trail of death and destruction. While Mhlathuze Water did not experience any major disturbances to its water infrastructure during the floods, they are not immune to the threats of climate change. The threats posed by climate change compel water utilities to act decisively and mitigate its effects. Approaches to infrastructure planning…

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