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NTCSA setting up market surveillance unit as part of preparations for SAWEM launch in April
NTCSA setting up market surveillance unit as part of preparations for SAWEM launch in April
Updated 1 hour 44 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports that it will establish an internal, yet ring-fenced, market surveillance unit as a safeguard against any abuse of dominance within the... 


Joburg's City Power needs capable people, control of its revenue and the private sector – CDE
29th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Johannesburg’s troubled electricity utility City Power’s infrastructure is deteriorating, its finances are precarious, much of the bulk electricity it buys never becomes revenue and it has been... 


Cabinet says local DFI could take equity in stand-alone TNPA
Cabinet says local DFI could take equity in stand-alone TNPA
29th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet has mandated Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to investigate the feasibility of one of the country’s development finance institutions (DFIs) becoming a minority equity partner,... 


In tense meeting with lawmakers, Sanral says it will miss deadline for road maintenance tenders worth R9.5bn
In tense meeting with lawmakers, Sanral says it will miss deadline for road maintenance tenders worth R9.5bn
29th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that it will not meet the November 30 target deadline for the award of 241 routine road maintenance (RRM) tenders with an... 


EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland
Opinion: Billions left out of Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile cost disclosure
29th September 2026

After almost two decades, South Africans are entitled to a complete accounting of the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, but some questions remain unanswered, writes EE Business Intelligence... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
Draft electricity pricing policy published, SAWEM start needs to be set – BLSA
28th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

While the recently published draft Electricity Pricing Policy, which is due to be finalised by March 2027, will support a competitive electricity market, the launch of the South African Wholesale... 


An image of Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth
UIF, NEF launch R1bn enterprise fund
25th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) on September 25 launched a R1-billion partnership, which aims to stimulate enterprise growth and create upwards of 30... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
Reappointed Nyati links Eskom unbundling to board’s new top priority of electricity affordability
25th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati, whose term has been extended by a further three years, says the board’s top priority has shifted from guaranteeing electricity stability to ensuring affordability.... 


Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa & Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati
Eskom board chair reappointed after turnaround in power supply
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's government has reappointed State utility Eskom's board chairperson Mteto Nyati, for another three years after a sharp improvement in power availability under his tenure, Electricity... 


PSiRA assures that it is cooperating fully with the SIU investigation into one of its contracts
23rd September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA), which was established in 2001 to regulate South Africa’s private security sector, has assured that it is committed to sound governance,... 


Sapref refinery
South Africa faces $8bn bill to revive State-owned refineries
23rd September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa will need more than $8-billion to revive two mothballed state-owned refineries, officials told lawmakers, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on... 


Eskom RT&D Centre remains key in push towards energy transition, industrialisation
Eskom RT&D Centre remains key in push towards energy transition, industrialisation
23rd September 2026

State-owned power utility Eskom has recently outlined the significance of its Research, Testing and Development Centre. The company’s research output remains focused on creating and providing... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
Vital that new professional civil service legislation be implemented – BLSA
21st September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The professionalisation of the civil service is a key area of concern for organised business in South Africa's effort to support improved service delivery and some steps have been taken by the... 


An image of AAD
Denel engineer outlines strategic shift for ailing entity
18th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned aerospace and military technology company Denel systems engineer Dr Makhabane Molapo has outlined his view of what the struggling entity should pursue to revitalise this strategic asset... 


Strong interest in TSO transaction-adviser RFP, but doubts raised over timeline
Strong interest in TSO transaction-adviser RFP, but doubts raised over timeline
18th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Nearly 100 people participated in a compulsory briefing session on Friday for those wishing to bid to become the transaction adviser to the National Treasury in relation to the establishment of a... 


Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth
Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth
18th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the increasing focus on infrastructure as South Africa seeks to arrest decay and lay the foundations for a return to growth, as well as the role of... 


Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
16th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse has described moves under way to transfer ownership and control of Eskom’s grid assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) in... 


Port of East London
Port of East London seeks bids for LNG terminal
16th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A request for proposals (RFP) has been issued by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) for a small-to-medium scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Port of East London. TNPA says... 


DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako
Godongwana highlights infrastructure’s growth potential as DBSA disbursements rise to R20.7bn
14th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) reported record disbursements of R20.7-billion in 2025/26, up from R17.5-billion in the prior year, and has indicated that the outlook for... 


Salga, Emfuleni pilot digital cemetery management platform
14th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) and the Emfuleni local municipality have launched a digital Cemetery Management Platform to modernise and digitise cemetery management and... 


Ten-year sentence handed down for fuel theft, pipeline tampering
14th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Pipelines (TPL) has welcomed the ten years’ imprisonment sentence handed down to a person last week for tampering with critical pipeline infrastructure and the theft of about... 


TRIM CEO Moshe Motlohi
New Network Statement to increase rail-access contract period to 15 years
14th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Public consultations on the draft Network Statement Version 4, which will govern access to South Africa's national rail network for the coming two years, have been concluded and it is anticipated... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips speaking at the group's results presentation in Sandton
Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private sector participation transactions
10th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips says the sale of a 49.99% interest in its largest container terminal last year to International Container Terminal Services had set the tone for the way in which the... 


Transnet's Esselen Park property
Transnet returns to profit on asset sale, higher freight volumes
10th September 2026 By: Reuters

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Thursday reported a R4.6-billion profit for the year to the end of March 2026, its first annual profit in four years. The freight rail, ports and pipelines... 


A Rooivalk helicopter
Denel highlights its participation in upcoming Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition
10th September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel has highlighted its participation in the upcoming Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition. AAD would run from September 16 to... 


People working in a textile factory
Study highlights significant impact of State's procurement practices on local clothing manufacturers
9th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Only 32% of the R7.5-billion a year spent by State organs on clothing, textiles, footwear and leather (CTFL) can definitively be linked to purchases from local CTFL manufacturers, which also means... 


An image of Cape Town airport
ACSA focused on next phase following strong year
9th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a strong performance for the 2025/26 financial year, with a 98% passenger recovery compared with pre-Covid-19 levels and an 8.5% increase in passenger... 


End-2027 timeline outlined for independent Transmission System Operator
End-2027 timeline outlined for independent Transmission System Operator
7th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The request for proposals (RFP) issued for the appointment of a transaction adviser to support the establishment of a fully independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) confirms that the adviser... 


The Marshall Eagle coins
South African Mint releases Martial Eagle coin collection
4th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Mint has released the full 2026 Martial Eagle collection, which includes coins struck in gold and silver. The 2026 Martial Eagle range is the second in the Odyssey of the Sky... 


Eskom posts profit, but lower sales, rising municipal debt a concern
Eskom posts profit, but lower sales, rising municipal debt a concern
4th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's R30-billion profit for its 2026 financial year, as well as the lower sales and rising municipal debt and electricity theft that weigh on... 


LUBABALO MDEKAZI
By developing artisans who possess specialised skills relevant to the operations and maintenance of energy infrastructure, the SANPC promotes workforce localisation, reducing dependency on external expertise
Preparations for artisan initiative under way
4th September 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

State-owned energy company South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) and the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) are preparing to launch a three-year artisan... 


Signage at Denel's Lyttleton premises
Denel used Presidential visit to showcase its capabilities and its focus on growth
3rd September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned defence industrial group Denel has expressed appreciation for the visit to its facilities in Gauteng province by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie... 


An image of the Sasol logo in front of the Secunda operations
Nersa approves Sasol Gas’s price application for the 2027, 2028 financial years
1st September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has announced that it has considered and approved Sasol Gas’s application for maximum gas prices for the 2027 and 2028 financial years. Nersa,... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati at Eskom's 2026 financial results presentatio
‘It ain't broke’, Ramokgopa says on whether Nyati should stay as Eskom chair
31st August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that it would be his preference for Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati to remain in the role beyond his term, which ends in... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
As sales to industrial customers slump by 22.5%, Eskom targets new sources of demand
31st August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that it is aiming to stabilise yearly sales at the 178 TWh level reported in its 2026 financial year, which represented another 6.1% year-on-year fall. The State-owned utility has... 


Eskom, BLSA endorse TSO-with-assets vision and commit to engage over differences on implementation
Eskom, BLSA endorse TSO-with-assets vision and commit to engage over differences on implementation
31st August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Eskom, which have recently expressed public disagreement over the nature of the unbundling of the State-owned utility, have issued a joint statement in... 


An image of the M83 base handover
Marion Island base handed over to M83 team
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Marion Island research base has been successfully handed over to the M83 team, following the coordinated efforts of the research team and personnel from the Department of Public Works and... 


NRF-SAEON MD Dr Ashley Naidoo
Dr Ashley Naidoo appointed MD of the NRF-SAEON
28th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Research funding statutory body the National Research Foundation (NRF) has appointed Dr Ashley Naidoo as MD of the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), with effect from... 


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