# The Department of Electricity and Energy says energy performance certificates are expected to play a growing role in improving building efficiency and reducing energy use across South Africa. Following the expiry of the national compliance deadline, building owners are being urged to meet their obligations under the Energy Performance Certificate regulations. The Department says […]
# Airlink will launch a new scheduled service between Lanseria International Airport and Harare, Zimbabwe on 15 November, marking its first route from Lanseria. The airline says flights will operate three times a week using Embraer E190 aircraft. CEO De Villiers Engelbrecht says the move will better serve passengers in Lanseria’s catchment area while complementing […]
# The Magistrates’ Commission begins an inquiry today into a complaint against former Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni. The inquiry follows concerns raised by the National Prosecuting Authority over her handling of an extortion case involving taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni. Former Senior State Prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, who was placed in contempt of […]
# The High Court in Johannesburg has heard that police allegedly failed to follow proper legal procedures when arresting accused one, Musa Kekana, in the attempted murder trial involving Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused. The trial within a trial is examining the legality of the arrest. Defence attorney Annalene van den Heever argued police […]
# The DA has approached the High Court in the Western Cape to declare parts of the Expropriation Act invalid. The DA says Sections 19(2) and 19(3) should render the entire law unconstitutional. The party’s legal representative, Karrisha Pillay argues that the Act was adopted through a flawed legislative process and contains irrational provision. She […]
# Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa is focused on building a reliable electricity system capable of meeting growing demand. Ramokgopa is leading a delegation to China to strengthen cooperation on energy investment and infrastructure. The visit aims to attract investment into electricity generation, grid expansion and renewable energy. He says the […]
# Motorists will pay less for petrol but more for diesel from Wednesday as the August fuel price adjustments take effect. Petrol prices drops by 52-cents-a-litre, while diesel prices rises by between one-rand-23- and one-rand-38-cent-a-litre. Illuminating paraffin prices increase by one-rand-52-cents-a-litre, while LP gas becomes cheaper. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says lower […]
# Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says the province is well positioned to become a leading renewable energy hub. Speaking at the South Africa-China Electricity and Energy Investment Summit in China, Mabuyane highlighted the province’s wind, solar and green hydrogen potential. He told the SABC that Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces partnerships and a […]
# Mpumalanga Education MEC Lindi Masina says the official handover of the Lucky Dube School of Performing Arts in Ermelo will enhance the sector of education and creative arts. The event coincides with the late reggae icon’s 62nd birthday. Masina told the SABC that the school nurtures young talent in music, dance and dramatic arts […]
