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CTCT receives 15 new haulers as part of fleet replacement
23rd July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of 15 new haulers, a portion of an expected consignment of 47 new haulers that is scheduled to reach the terminal at the end of this... 


PCC Commissioner and executive director Dr Crispian Olver
PCC, WWF welcome signing into law of Climate Change Bill
23rd July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have welcomed the signing into law of the Climate Change Bill. The Presidency has announced that President Cyril... 


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Macpherson echoes Ramaphosa’s call to turn country into a construction site
19th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the national government intends to turn South Africa into a construction... 


Economic growth a top priority for GNU
Economic growth a top priority for GNU
19th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of interest to business raised during President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament speech; the ongoing and new reforms that... 


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Eskom makes shock objection to issuance of trading licences
18th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has lodged a surprise objection to the issuance of licences to private traders in areas where its distribution entity currently holds a licence, arguing that the current rules of the National... 


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AfDB approves R18.85bn loan for Transnet's business recovery plan
18th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an R18.85-billion, or $1-billion, corporate loan to South Africa's State-owned freight transport and logistics group Transnet for its recovery... 


Minister in the Presidency of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa urges ‘timeous’ passage of Bill to usher in new SOE shareholder management model
18th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Minister in the Presidency of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa, who has taken over the coordination of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the... 


UIF to collaborate with govt organisations on employment initiative
17th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Department of Employment and Labour is spearheading an initiative to combat unemployment in South Africa and, as part of this initiative, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is planning to... 


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Ngqura terminal takes delivery of new haulers to increase citrus loading rates
16th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of State-owned Transnet Port Terminal’s (TPT’s) focus on improved reliability and efficiency, the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) has taken delivery of 50 new haulers to increase citrus... 


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Recent weather disasters highlight importance of funding, initiatives to address climate crisis – Ramaphosa
16th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa hosts the Climate Resilience Symposium this week at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, in Pretoria, the country’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change has... 


Koeberg nuclear power station
Nuclear Regulator grants Eskom permission to extend life of Koeberg Unit 1 to July 2044
15th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1, but has deferred a decision on the nuclear power station’s Unit 2 until late 2025,... 


Security agency finalising assessment of govt’s cybersecurity
11th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a public statement by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on July 10, reporting that R300-million had allegedly been siphoned off from the Department of Public Works... 


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Macpherson says at least R300m stolen from DPWI by cybercriminals over ten years
10th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed in a July 10 media release that an investigation has determined that at least R300-million has been stolen from the Department... 


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Eskom employee, service provider face fraud charges in court
9th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

An employee of State-owned Eskom and a service provider to the utility last week appeared in the Hendrina Magistrate Court, in Mpumalanga, on charges of fraud, with each granted bail of R30 000. It... 


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Transport conference outlines challenges, opportunities in necessary reskilling/upskilling
8th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transport industry is a significant contributor to the country’s gross domestic product; however, it is being impacted on by several factors, which necessitates the reskilling and... 


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Ivory Park capital development on track following oversight visit, CoJ says
8th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning councillor Eunice Mgcina, along with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Themba Mathibe, conducted an... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
GNU Cabinet announcement gave business confidence a boost, says BLSA
8th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has said that business confidence is growing on the back of the announcement of the new government of national unity... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom, Minister celebrate 100 days without loadshedding milestone
5th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has achieved 100 consecutive days without loadshedding, which reflects the enhanced reliability and performance of its generation fleet. The continuous suspension of... 


Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Ramaphosa to issue Gazette notice to clarify Presidency’s role in coordination of SOEs
4th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed that the coordination of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) previously falling under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), which is... 


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SAA to add 64% new destinations as it rebuilds
4th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African Airways (SAA) plans to add 64% new destination from its hub in Johannesburg by the end of April as it rebuilds its business to focus on regional and international routes after a deal... 


Citrus being sorted for export
A rare South African export success is threatened by crumbling ports
4th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

At a packhouse at Blydevallei Boerdery, near South Africa’s eastern border with Mozambique, workers pluck unripe grapefruit off a conveyor belt. It’s the best chance of getting them to export... 


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Energy Regulator rescinds decision on new tariff-setting rules as Eskom prepares to apply for big hike
3rd July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Regulator has rescinded its approval, made in December, of the so-called Electricity Price Determination Methodology Rules (EPDMR), which were proposed for implementation in the 2025/26... 


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South Africa seeks to renegotiate coal pact tied to $2.6bn
3rd July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is seeking to alter the terms of a landmark agreement under which it promised to cut its reliance on coal in exchange for access to financing. The government of President Cyril... 


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NTCSA starts trading
1st July 2024 By: Darren Parker

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has officially begun trading, establishing the NTCSA as a duly constituted separate, distinct and wholly owned subsidiary of State-owned... 


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Eskom to hit CO2 targets despite coal plant extension, CEO says
28th June 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's state power company Eskom will meet its target to reduce carbon emissions by 71-million metric tons a year by the end of the decade, its new CEO said on Friday, despite scrapping... 


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The future of Operation Vulindlela
28th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the issues tackled during Phase 1 of Operation Vulindlela and the successes achieved thus far; the likelihood of Operation Vulindlela continuing as... 


Starsight Energy group CEO Paul van Zijl; Proconics CEO Melvin Jones; Eskom senior adviser IPPs Motlatsi Makhari; SolarAfrica Energy CEO David McDonald; Emthanjeni local municipality Mayor Lulamile Nkumbi; and Eskom senior adviser IPPs Moreetsi Balepile
First phase of 1 GW SunCentral solar farm breaks ground
27th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has officially broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm in the Northern Cape. Known as SunCentral, Phase 1 of this project will total about... 


Matla power station
Eskom reports arrest of copper cable thief at Matla
26th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has apprehended a suspected copper cable thief at the Matla power station after security officers discovered the individual during routine search duties. The... 


Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis among local government and Nedbank officials during the signing ceremony
Cape Town gets another R3.5bn for its record infrastructure spending target to 2027
25th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

The City of Cape Town has secured a further R3.5-billion in financing towards its plans to spend a record amount on infrastructure investment over the three years to 2027. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis... 


Kusile Power Plant
South Africa risks losing billions pledged for climate finance
25th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is risking a $9.3-billion climate finance pact by delaying the closing of a number of coal-fired power plants, a panel appointed by the country’s environment minister said. In an... 


Transmission MD Segomoco Scheppers
Eskom issues tender for 26 large transformers to panel of five selected suppliers
24th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that it has appointed five transformer companies to a panel of suppliers that will compete for upcoming contracts for a total of 101 large-scale transformers that will be installed... 


Transnet to take disciplinary action against some TNPA employees
24th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet announced at the weekend that law firm Bowmans had concluded its investigation into allegations of impropriety at Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Transnet also... 


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CoJ, City Power say High Court did not consider all evidence in Eskom case
21st June 2024 By: Darren Parker

In response to a recent Johannesburg High Court order favouring State-owned utility Eskom in a payment dispute with the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power, the CoJ and City Power say the... 


Kendal among the stations for which an exemption from the MES timeframes and limits will be sought
Eskom to apply for MES exemptions for four coal stations that will operate beyond 2030
21st June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Having secured permission to operate five aged power stations under existing minimum emission standards (MES) plant limits until their closure in 2030, Eskom has confirmed that it will be applying... 


Streamlined PPP framework could unlock infrastructure investment
Streamlined PPP framework could unlock infrastructure investment
21st June 2024 By: Darren Parker

In February, the National Treasury asked for public comments to be submitted in respect of the newly drafted amendments to the National Treasury Regulations (NTR) 16, and key elements of municipal... 


The Matla power plant
Eskom wins South African appeal to keep five polluting power plants open
20th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State power utility and biggest source of air pollution won an appeal to keep five of its oldest plants open even though they are set to flout incoming emission caps. The plants -... 


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