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SA INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER WARNS CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES OVER SHODDED WORKMANSHIP

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Gambeta News

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has warned construction companies and developers , who abandon construction sites after doing shoddy workmanship in public infrastructure projects, saying they face blacklisting and being barred from doing business with government. Zikalala issued the warning during his tour of Public Works projects located in the Free State province. The oversight visit was on the unfinished R232 million Correctional Service Centre in Parys as well as the Park Road…

DPWI RENEWS FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE

Posted on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

There is a significant appetite for infrastructure investment, but the risk issues must be addressed SA’s infrastructure is under growing pressure, with the demand for services outstripping supply. Public infrastructure is at particular risk of failure, is not coping with normal demand, and is poorly maintained, according to the South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s SAICE 2022 Infrastructure Report Card. The report notes that South Africans will be subjected to severe inconvenience and even danger…

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CUT SOD FOR LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT (LHWP)

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Gambeta News

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho and South Africa. The President was speaking at the launch of Phase 2 of the LHWP at Polihali Dam in the mountain kingdom. “I would like to emphasize that the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is more than just a water project. “It is a beacon…

BUILDING OF CONCRETE BARRIERS SEPERATING MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

SA TRANSPORT MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF MSIKABA BRIDGE AFTER DEATH OF WORKER

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Gambeta News

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her devastation at the death of a worker in an accident at the Msikaba Bridge in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape on Friday. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of the worker at the Msikaba project. He was one of the unsung heroes who are constantly present in ensuring that the Msikaba Bridge project comes to fruition. His service to the…

SA’s DWS CALLS FOR MINING HOUSES OWNERS TO REGISTER THEIR DAMS FOR SAFETY REASON

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department’s database to submit their information to ensure compliance with dam safety regulations. The department is currently updating the database of all tailings or mine residue deposit dams in the country that meet the requirements to be classified as “Dams with a Safety Risk” and called on mines to register their dams as required and…

SA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO FIX CAPE TOWN’s RAILWAY

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

An efficient rail service will save lower-income households up to R932-million a year, according to preliminary findings of the City of Cape Town’s rail feasibility study. We cannot wait any longer to fix the city’s railway service. According to report that the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) conducted an oversight visit to assess the extent of the devastated infrastructure along Cape Town’s central rail line. Until recently this was the city’s busiest route, connecting some…

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

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT STAGE 3 AND LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

State power utility Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 and 5 load shedding until Wednesday evening. Stage 3 will be implemented between 5am and 4pm, with Stage 5 following between 4pm and 5am. On Monday afternoon, the power utility said unplanned breakdowns amounted to the unavailability of some 14 940MW of generating capacity, with a further 7 215MW out due to maintenance. Eskom said although a generation unit was returned to service at Lethabo…

RAIL SERVICE OPERATION RESUME FROM LANGA TO NYANGA IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

PRESIDENT CYRIL DIRECT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION ON SOUTH AFRICA LOGISTICS SYSTEM

Posted on April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

ESKOM WORKERS TO HELP RESOLVE LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Gambeta News

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says workers at Eskom are the ones who will resolve load shedding. Ramokgopa on Wednesday visited Tutuka Power Station in Mpumalanga to get first-hand experience and understand the challenges workers face. Ramokgopa said knowing the problems at hand will help in the crafting of solutions to deal with load shedding. “I am here as the Minister of Electricity. The Minister of Electricity will not resolve the…

SA GOVT. SAYS MOST DAMS AT FULL CAPACITY, NEEDS INFRASTRUCTURE RE-INVESTMENT

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Gambeta News

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 Africa is considered to be one of the top 30 driest and water-scarce countries in the world and that water sources are mainly supported by…

HOW PLANNING FOR SOUTH AFRICA WATER FUTURE BEGINS TODAY

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

PHASE TWO CONSTRUCTION OF TRADE PARK KICK-OFF IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Gambeta News

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 Park is a midi-unit industrial park comprising two phases of about 20 300 m2 and 21 600 m2, respectively. Phase 1 was completed in 2019 and comprises 15 A-grade units ranging in size…

BLOMPARK CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Gambeta News

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 its entirety, is expected to deliver 539 housing opportunities. Giving an update on the progress of the Blompark Project development, Simmers noted that, as with…

SERITI RESOURCES TO BUILD SOUTH AFRICA’s LARGEST WIND FARM

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

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 country’s largest wind farm and will be built with an investment of approximately $235m. It will be built in the country’s coal-rich Mpumalanga province and…

HOW SOUTH AFRICA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION DECLINED FROM DECEMBER

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

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 production followed an increase of 2% in 2021, and a decrease of 5.2% in 2020. “Seasonally adjusted electricity generation decreased by 5.4% in December 2022,…

SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ENERGY CRISIS COLLABORATION

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Gambeta News

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 improve and expand the provision of electricity and other basic services if government and municipalities in particular have the means to do so. “Non-payment and…

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