While various measures are being implemented to ensure a sustainable and reliable supply of water, the government has appealed to consumers to reduce demand and priorities paying their water bills to ensure that money is re-invested in infrastructure.
Briefing media in Pretoria Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, aid South …
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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 …
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JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties has broken ground on Phase 2 of Trade Park, a prime industrial park in the Mount Edgecombe industrial precinct in KwaZulu-Natal, north of Durban.
This R180-million development is in response to demand for, and a scarcity of, quality A-grade warehouse facilities in the region, Growthpoint avers.
Trade …
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With 150 houses already delivered since the first sod-turning ceremony in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai, Western Cape can look forward to an additional 100 brand-new homes being completed before the end of March 2023.
Western Cape Infrastructure MEC, Tertuis Simmers said the R71 million Blompark Project, in
South Africa-based coal producer Seriti Resources’ green energy unit subsidiary has plans to build a wind farm in Mpumalanga.
Seriti Resources has signed a long-term agreement to draw power from the farm. This 155MW plant will be built by the subsidiary, Seriti Green.
This project is claimed to become the …
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that electricity generation in the country decreased by some 8.3% year-on-year in December.
This is according to the institution’s Electricity Generated and Available for Distribution release.
“Total electricity generation was 3.9% lower in 2022 compared with 2021. The 3.9% decrease in annual electricity …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use, as the country works towards overcoming the energy crisis.
“As we work together to overcome the energy crisis, I call on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use. We can only …
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Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has encouraged businesses to collaborate with government in the rollout of infrastructure to rural and township communities.
Dube-Ncube made the appeal during the launch of an innovative project at Zwelibanzi High School in Umlazi on Thursday.
The project, which is spearheaded by a leading alcohol manufacturer, …
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The weekly state of reservoirs report issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation indicates a steady decline in the water levels in the country’s reservoirs to 94.6% this week, as compared to last week’s 94.7%. The current readings of the national dam levels indicate a slight improvement as compared …
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Residents of Johannesburg and Tshwane have been urged to lower their water consumption due to the negative impact repeated power cuts have had on water supply infrastructure, Eyewitness News reports. This comes shortly after the City of Cape Town’s appeal to residents for the same reason. The Cities of …
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Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will today, 13 January 2023, officially recommission aqueduct 1 and open reservoir 3 at Umgeni’s Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant.
According to a media statement, Umgeni Water as the implementing agent recently refurbished both water infrastructures.
Aqueducts 1 and 2 were severely damaged during …
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Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has vowed to intervene and fast-track/ the completion of provincial road construction projects that have been experiencing delays due to various factors.
The MEC went on a fact-finding oversight visit to various road construction sites to assess construction progress as well as …
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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, unveiled on Monday the kick-start of the on-site construction of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) telescopes infrastructure in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.
Radio astronomy, according to Nzimande, has begun to revolutionise our understanding of the universe.
The Higher Education, Science and Innovation …
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South Africa requires an initial funding of about R1.5 trillion to transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society for the five years 2023-2027, says Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioner Joanne Yawitch.
Addressing a hybrid Special Sitting on Understanding the contents of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan …
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Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has held an urgent meeting with the Eskom board. This comes after the power utility announced it would implement Stage 4 and 5 load shedding after it experienced more breakdowns at its power stations over the weekend.
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in a …
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The newly built Noninzi Luzipho Primary School in Gunguluza, KwaNobuhle in Kariega has officially been handed over to learners and the community.
While most learners have been attending classes at the new school since February, construction of the R63-million building was finally completed recently following several delays. The school was …
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Western Cape Cabinet resolves to set up a task team to help mitigate the impact of load shedding
Premier Alan Winde and his Cabinet concluded a two-day Bosberaad in the Karoo town of Prince Albert this week. It was preceded by a Cabinet Outreach, which allowed the provincial Cabinet to …
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Experts Called in to Investigate KwaZulu-Natal Earth Tremors.
A series of ‘minor earthquakes’ in KwaZulu-Natal over two days has prompted the provincial government to call in experts to determine the cause of the tremors.
MEC for co-operative governance and traditional affairs Sihle Zikalala said: “The department has established contact with …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will resolve its electricity challenges after the recent problem facing the nation power sector.
“Much as we are still dealing with the challenges of load shedding with Eskom, if we look through the tunnel, we see the light. We are going to resolve our
Given the unpredictable performance of Eskom’s fleet of coal-fired power stations, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that the country will not be able to eliminate load shedding in the short term.
This is as Eskom announced on Sunday that Stage 3 load shedding would continue to be implemented between 00:00 …
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