# Rand Water CEO Sipho Mosai says Gauteng remains one of the top-performing provinces in water quality, according to Blue Drop reports. Speaking at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, Mosai noted that the province has no issues with water sourcing or bulk purification. However, Mosai warned 1.7 billion liters is lost daily […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson and the mayor of Saldanha Bay on the West Coast, André Truter, have committed to revitalising the St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay small harbours. Truter welcomed the initiative, emphasising clear action and implementation timelines. Macpherson instructed officials to develop a master plan to boost the local […]
# Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis will table the City’s 2025/26 ‘Invested in Hope’ budget today, featuring a record 39.7-billion-rand infrastructure investment. According to Hill-Lewis, the budget prioritizes lower-income households with tariff relief, reduced electricity increases, and a new water and sanitation charge structure. Over 500 new metro police officers will be deployed, while property […]
# Build One South Africa will lead a picket outside the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng as president Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the National Water and Sanitation Indaba today. The party demands urgent action on the water crisis. BOSA board chairperson, Stevens Mokgalapa, calls for solutions instead of summits. The picket follows BOSA’s legal action […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson will open the first quarter Minister and MECs meeting today in Polokwane, Limpopo. The gathering, attended by all nine provinces, will review the state of infrastructure and adopt plans to boost economic growth and job creation. Ahead of the meeting, officials will visit the Limpopo Theatre construction […]
# Johannesburg’s City Power will revise load-shedding blocks from Monday next week, to improve efficiency and exclude essential services. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the adjustments aim to minimise disruptions and enhance power distribution. Some customers in blocks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 may be reassigned. Stages five-to-eight will now […]
# The City of Johannesburg is urging municipal account holders to update their contact details immediately to avoid disconnection of electricity and water services due to missed payments. Finance director Kgamanyane Maphologela says many customers have outdated or incorrect information, making it difficult for the City to send statements and service updates. Residents are encouraged […]
# South Africa’s Tourism minister, Patricia de Lille, is in Ghana to strengthen tourism ties and cultural exchange. During the three-day visit, de Lille will meet Ghana’s Tourism minister, Abla-Dzifa Gomashie, and key industry players to promote South Africa as a top leisure and meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions destination. According to the Tourism Ministry, […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to universal health coverage through the National Health Insurance. Speaking at the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, Motsoaledi emphasised that health spending is an economic investment. He called for innovative financing, debt relief, and global health partnerships to strengthen the country’s healthcare […]
