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GMA investigating Gautrain technical fault
26th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain experienced a technical fault on the North-South line at about 17:00 on June 25, leading to a train being evacuated as a precautionary safety measure and resulting in delays to... 


Nersa releases latest version of draft trading rules for public comment
Nersa releases latest version of draft trading rules for public comment
26th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has called for public comment on revised draft rules for electricity trading as part of a second round of consultations after Eskom raised... 


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Nersa publishes draft market inquiry report on fixed, generation capacity charges
26th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published the draft market inquiry report on the impact of fixed charges levied by electricity distributors and State-owned entity Eskom’s... 


Construction begins on R6bn N3 upgrade at Mariannhill Toll Plaza – Sanral
Construction begins on R6bn N3 upgrade at Mariannhill Toll Plaza – Sanral
26th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) R6-billion project to upgrade the N3 highway between Mariannhill Toll Plaza section 1 and Key Ridge section 2 has started. The... 


A construction site at dawn
More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 


District Energy Council in Upington the first in national pilot programme
25th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has launched a District Energy Council (DEC) in Upington, in the Northern Cape, that includes representatives from the DEE, State-owned utility Eskom,... 


Schreiber calls on citizens to upgrade to smart IDs as more bank branches join digital partnership
24th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber calls on citizens who still have the green identity document (ID) to switch to a smart ID through the 203 bank branches that are now part of the department's... 


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Chief David Stuurman airport kicks off terminal capacity optimisation project
23rd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Terminal Capacity Optimisation project at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (CDSIA), in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, will begin on June 26, State-owned Airports Company South Africa... 


Policy follow-through needed to ensure electricity reforms are ‘not in name only’
Policy follow-through needed to ensure electricity reforms are ‘not in name only’
22nd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has called for policy follow-through to ensure that the restructuring under way in the electricity industry facilitates a transition to a... 


An image of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, speaking at a PYEI fourth-quarter progress report media briefing
Presidential youth employment projects record fourth quarter progress
19th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has recorded progress in the period from January to March, the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, six years since its inauguration... 


NTCSA CEO Monde Bala
NTCSA acknowledges ‘temporary bottleneck’ of R2bn in curtailment payments to IPPs
18th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed what it describes as a “temporary bottleneck” in curtailment payments to independent power producers (IPPs), with about... 


Necsa, Siemens Energy form energy technology partnership
18th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and energy technology company Siemens Energy have signed a nonbinding agreement to strengthen collaboration in energy, technology and... 


dtic to host second International Special Economic Zones conference in July
18th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will host the second International Special Economic Zones Infrastructure and Investment conference at the Durban International Convention... 


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Itac recommends increasing antidumping duty on Chinese PET imports
18th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended a revised antidumping duty increase to 43.77% on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) imported from China.... 


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Still threat of Johannesburg electricity interruptions, despite Eskom’s deadline extension – Outa
18th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has welcomed State-owned entity Eskom’s decision to extend, by 30 days, the public participation process relating to its proposed reduction, interruption... 


R12m grant supports RTE international-NTCSA grid-resilience cooperation
R12m grant supports RTE international-NTCSA grid-resilience cooperation
18th June 2026

Agence française de développement (AFD) has approved a €650 000 (about R12-million) grant to facilitate a two-year technical cooperation programme between RTE international and the National... 


Cape Town calls on Transnet to improve port efficiencies
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town again calls for State-owned Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. South Africa cannot afford a port that underperforms, and all... 


PIC chair Masondo defends board member Thabi Nkosi
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned asset management firm Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chairperson Dr David Masondo says PIC board member Thabi Nkosi serves on the board because of her qualifications, experience... 


IDC to become Vision shareholder as agreement reached to rescue Tongaat
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Tongaat Hulett have reached an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and the Vision Group of companies to preserve... 


Johannesburg skyline
City of Joburg not sharing how it will deal with Eskom interruption threat - JCA
15th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society organisation the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) says the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has not provided information to residents and businesses about State-owned Eskom’s threatened... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA calls for fair access to limited grid as new renewable utility Eskom Green powers up
15th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the establishment of State-owned renewable-energy utility Eskom Green, but calls for assurance that... 


Eskom Group CE Dan Marokane
Fitch upgrades Eskom to B+, in line with South Africa's credit rating
15th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded State-owned Eskom's credit rating to B+ with a stable outlook, up from a B rating, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign... 


Coega CEO Themba Koza and TIA CEO Dr Titus Mathe sign an MoU
TIA, Coega form industrialisation innovation partnership
15th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) have formed a partnership to advance South Africa’s innovation and industrialisation agenda. The strategic... 


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Upgrades to facilitate safe and seamless logistics, commuting
12th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Upgrades on the N2 and N3 highways and interchanges, in KwaZulu-Natal, are progressing, says parastatal organisation South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The agency notes that the... 


Eskom group executive for renewables Rivoningo Mnisi
Eskom Green gears up to select private partners for initial 2 GW renewables pipeline
9th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Green, which has now been officially launched, reports that it intends implementing an initial 2 GW pipeline of advanced utility-scale renewables projects in partnership with private... 


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PIC acquires stake in specialised technical industrial services, construction group CGZAH
9th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), has acquired a significant shareholding in CG & Zinyana Africa Holdings (CGZAH). CGZAH is... 


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DG provides insights into SARB’s innovation approach, considerations
9th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A modern, efficient and well-functioning financial system is essential for growth in any modern economy, and as this is pursued, innovation that serves the public interested is pivotal. This was... 


Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
9th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that... 


ATNS retains its Level 2 Canso environmental rating
9th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South African State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has retained its Level 2 recognition under the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso) GreenATM environmental... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
City of Joburg failure poses risk to economy – Mavuso
8th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The failure of the City of Johannesburg poses a systemic risk to the entire economy, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. The city accounts for 16% of... 


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Govt writes off e-toll debt, but those who paid will not receive refunds
8th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Transport (DoT) welcomes Cabinet's approval of State-owned South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) plans to close the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP)... 


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Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis?
5th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With municipal debt to Eskom now exceeding R114-billion, government and Eskom are turning to Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) as a potential solution. Engineering News editor Terence Creamer... 


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Grinaker reports progress on construction of multi-storey parkade at Transnet headquarters
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Construction company Grinaker Building & Construction says it is making progress in building the multi-level, heavy-duty structural concrete parkade at State-owned Transnet’s headquarters, in... 


TPT testing the new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal
Transnet installs new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal to boost capacity
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has completed its R4-billion infrastructure expansion project for the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, with the installation of a new tippler, which is used to... 


September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities
September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities
3rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury has issued termination letters to 13 municipalities and is preparing to issue similar notices to 14 others in relation to their continued participation in a scheme set up in... 


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TIA 2.0 aims to spearhead innovation
2nd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), is entering a new stage for the agency, TIA 2.0, to position the agency at the... 


Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse
South Africa meeting fiscal, structural reform targets, Treasury DG Pieterse assures
2nd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has demonstrated that it can deliver on its fiscal targets and its structural reform agenda, and the benefits of latent improving fiscal credibility are already evident in the form of... 


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DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 


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