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Transport Forum discusses embedding reforms by demonstrating their impact
6th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The virtual conference held by transport sector engagement organisation the Transport Forum on November 6 heard from a range of experts about the progress of reforms in the transport sector and the... 


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Nersa registers 181 generation facilities in the second quarter
6th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 181 generation facilities during the second quarter (July to September) of the 2025/26 financial year. These facilities boast a... 


The Koeberg nuclear power station
National Nuclear Regulator grants 20-year life extension to Koeberg Unit 2
6th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has granted a Long-Term Operator (LTO) licence for Unit 2 at the Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape, authorising the unit’s extended... 


Godongwana appoints new Pension Funds Adjudicator
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has appointed Lebogang Paul Mogashoa as the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) for the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA). The appointment is for a period... 


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Fresh allegations of mismanagement at SABS surface
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is once again facing renewed allegations of mismanagement, leadership instability and governance failures, as contained in whistleblower letters... 


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High Court judgment requires Nersa to give more time for public comment on municipal tariff applications
5th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is assessing the full impact of a High Court of South Africa (Gauteng division) judgment, which found its municipal tariff applications process... 


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FlySafair, Cricket South Africa launch new Proteas livery for plane
5th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aviation company FlySafair and national cricket governing body Cricket South Africa (CSA) on November 4 unveiled a newly completed Proteas-themed aircraft livery, marking another step in the... 


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RAF reports record R5.5bn in October claim payouts after 100 days in turnaround
4th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has paid out a record R5.5-billion in October, its highest monthly payout for the 2025/26 financial year, as the newly appointed board marks its first 100 days in... 


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PCC welcomes release of South Africa’s updated energy, climate plans
4th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed government’s recent approval and release of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 and the revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)... 


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Tribunal dismisses market division complaint in fire protection industry
4th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed a complaint of alleged market division brought by the Competition Commission against the Automatic Sprinkler Inspection Bureau (ASIB) and six other firms in... 


IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe and PIC CEO Patrick Dlamin at the singing of the MoU
IDC and PIC agree to explore investment opportunities
3rd November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have signed a new memorandum of understanding under which the two State institutions will explore... 


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BLSA welcomes Operation Vulindlela progress, but calls for increased implementation momentum
3rd November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The launch of Operation Vulindlela’s Phase II second-quarter report last week showed that, while it has delivered important results, critical work still remains, business organisation Business... 


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Operation Vulindlela Phase II progressing
31st October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second phase of Operation Vulindlela is progressing across the various reforms, it was highlighted during a Phase II progress report for the second quarter, on October 31.   Operation... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Amid delay to private grid tender, Ramokgopa indicates willingness to pay ‘premium’ to unlock industrialisation
31st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Rampkgopa has indicated that South Africa should be willing to pay a premium to ensure that the multi-billion-rand expansion of the electricity grid... 


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Wabtec–Lucchini partnership marks R47m boost for South Africa’s rail manufacturing sector
31st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed the forthcoming launch of a strategic partnership between train technology company Wabtec South Africa and railway wheels... 


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AASA urges ATNS to act swiftly on suspended flight procedures to avoid more disruptions
30th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called on State-owned Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines to urgently resolve ongoing issues... 


NEF commits R51m to drive transformation in the legal sector
29th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, has announced a combined funding commitment of R51-million to advance transformation in South... 


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ATNS cites global shortage of flight procedure designers as key reason for operational challenges
29th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned entity Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has identified a shortage of skilled flight procedure designers as the primary challenge affecting the maintenance of South Africa’s... 


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Eskom bolstering efforts to end load reduction
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned utility Eskom says it is bolstering efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as South Africa’s electricity system stabilises. The Load Reduction Elimination Strategy, launched by... 


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Nersa to hold hearing on Eskom’s generator losses charge amendment application
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published a consultation paper on State-owned utility Eskom’s application to amend the losses charge calculation methodology for embedded... 


RSR CEO Brian Monakali
Fatalities down, safety-related incidents down, but security incidents dominate in RSR report
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) recorded 9 200 safety-related occurrences, which is a 7.2% decrease from the previous year, while fatalities fell to 81, which is the lowest in five years, the... 


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Durban DCT Pier 2 acquires four new ship-to-shore cranes
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet on October 23 launched four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, valued at R967-million, at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, aimed at enhancing the terminal’s operational... 


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Large building owners reminded to register for EPCs before Dec 7 deadline
22nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Deputy Electricity and Energy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has called on owners of large public and private buildings to immediately initiate the process to register for an Energy Performance... 


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TNPA lends dredger to yearly restoration of coastline near Richards Bay
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned port operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has started the yearly nourishment environmental practice of the Alkanstrand Beach, next to the entrance to the harbour of the... 


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Rea Vaya Phase 1C(a) expansion to Sandton to be launched on October 23
22nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

City of Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene, accompanied by representatives of the taxi industry, will launch Phase 1C(a) of the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT)... 


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Transnet plans R127bn infrastructure upgrades
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest R127-billion over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its CE Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday. Transnet... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes IRP 2025 as a clear investment roadmap
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned utility Eskom has expressed support for the launch of South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, which it said aims to balance energy security, affordability, environmental... 


RAF pays out R694m to claimants in one day
20th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned Road Accident Fund (RAF) made record payments of R694-million on October 17, highlighting the positive impact of its fast-tracking initiatives on daily payment volumes. It has... 


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Transnet wins GIBS award for its e-Tender system
17th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has won the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Logistics Achiever Gold Award (LAA) 2025 for its e-Tender solution. The award, which was presented at a ceremony held at... 


Cabinet approves Eskom, Necsa board changes and new IRP
Cabinet approves Eskom, Necsa board changes and new IRP
17th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the changes announced this week to the boards of Eskom and Necsa, as well as Cabinet's approval of the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan... 


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Companies join forces, offer water solution
17th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

A partnership formed earlier this year between prepared-water provider MANZI Water and technology-enabled refilling store SKUBU resulted in the launch of an initiative to alleviate the impact of... 


TPT landside operations
TPT reports solid operational improvements with new handling records set
16th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Last week, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) reportedly handled 100 158 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and 27 879 fully-built units (FBU) across automotives. In the same week, the Ngqura Container... 


Mteto Nyati
New Cabinet-approved Eskom board will still be chaired by Mteto Nyati
16th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet has approved a new Eskom Holdings board, which will continue to be chaired by Mteto Nyati, whose term has not expired because his appointment was made a year after the September 2022... 


Necsa CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
Necsa reports R125m profit as Cabinet names new board after governance tussles
16th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has reported a net profit after tax of R125.2-million for the financial year to March 31, 2025, while Cabinet has appointed a new board... 


Lean but efficient Cabinet is what South Africa needs – FMF
14th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Liberal economics lobby organisation the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called for the size of the national Cabinet to be reduced to create a lean but efficient Cabinet. The organisation made... 


R5.2bn Red Rocket solar park first and only project to emerge from Eskom’s land lease scheme
R5.2bn Red Rocket solar park first and only project to emerge from Eskom’s land lease scheme
14th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket has reached financial close on a 300 MW solar PV project, which will be built at a cost of about R5.2-billion on land leased to it by... 


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Ramaphosa welcomes EU’s investment in South Africa
13th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, announced at the Global Gateway Forum, in Brussels, Belgium, last week. This package builds on the... 


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BLSA welcomes Eskom’s return to profitability, but notes persisting challenges
13th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Eskom’s return to profitability for the first time in eight years, with a profit before tax of R23.9-billion for the 2025 financial year, offers some welcome positive news for the power... 


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