# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the City is raising up to 13-billion-rand to upgrade ageing water and sewer infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of a new ground reservoir and water tower in Brixton, Morero emphasised that the plan includes replacing thousands of kilometres of pipes, with seven-billion-rand needed for water and six-billion-rand for sewer […]
# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says several players from the club deserve inclusion in Bafana Bafana squad. His comments come as recent squads have featured no Chiefs players. Youssef believes at least four Chiefs players have earned selection based on strong performances, highlighting their consistency and teamwork. He says Brendon Petersen, Bradley […]
# ActionSA has warned Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi of a looming wastewater crisis. ActionSA Gauteng Environmental Affairs spokesperson John Moodey says over half of the province’s systems are critically strained, with many exceeding capacity and discharging polluted water. The party estimates 2.14-billion-rand is urgently needed for repairs, citing vandalism, load-shedding and poor maintenance. Moodey calls […]
# The long-planned merger between Sentech and Broadband Infraco has been pushed to the 2028/2029 financial year. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says the 2026/2027 focus will be on developing a new roadmap to improve efficiency and reduce duplication. This comes as Broadband Infraco continues to face serious financial and operational challenges, including […]
# South32 and Eskom are progressing discussions on a long-term electricity solution for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, expected to begin in 2031. A joint working group will explore renewable energy integration with firming capacity under existing regulations. Both parties say the plan aims to support industrial growth, job security, and decarbonisation goals. The […]
# The Special Investigating Unit has recovered 1.5-million-rand from Todi Media Development Foundation and 1.71-million-rand from ZIBZIFLO NPC as part of ongoing investigations into possible irregular funding linked to public grants. The SIU says the payments form part of efforts to recover and account for state funds. Authorities are continuing to probe whether the money […]
# The City of Cape Town has unveiled a 6.8-billion-rand safety plan focusing on high-tech surveillance to fight crime. According to News24, the strategy will expand CCTV coverage and deploy drones across high-risk areas. Officials say the initiative aims to improve real-time monitoring, speed up response times, and strengthen law enforcement capacity. Authorities believe the […]
# FedEx operations director, Nelson Teixeira, says efficient air cargo hubs are crucial to boosting South Africa’s economic growth and global competitiveness. Teixeira highlights rising e-commerce and export demand as key drivers. A University of Johannesburg study found infrastructure upgrades and technology adoption are essential to reduce delays. Key hubs like OR Tambo International Airport […]
# The Madlanga commission has pressed Tshwane Metro Police deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini over sharing internal tender documents with suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Dhlamini claimed the information was public, but commissioner Sesi Baloyi rejected this, saying the document was confidential and sourced internally. Dhlamini is being cross-examined on his tender procedure involvement. Baloyi asked […]
