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What South African Touring Cars Round 5 PreviewWhere East London Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community South Africa National East London set for an epic SA Touring Cars encounter The South African Touring Cars and SupaCup head to the classic East London Grand Prix circuit for what promises to be an epic weekend of …
DURBAN – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected the application of the Islamic State of Africa to register as a political party. The decision follows several objections and a failure to meet key registration requirements. The IEC said that the Islamic State of Africa failed to submit the minimum of 300 signatures from registered …
The mining and extractives sector plays a major role in the South African economy, and it has a significant responsibility to create positive socio-economic impact in the communities where mining houses operate. In 2025, Tshikululu Social Investments is continuing to partner with the Minerals Council South Africa on a series of dialogues to strengthen the …
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is entering into formal consultation with Wales’ four regional clubs and other key stakeholders which will lead to a restructure in the domestic professional game by season 2027/28, it was announced today. The consultation period will take place over August and September with the regional clubs and players being the …
Leading UK performance director Steven Seligmann has been appointed to the Scottish Rugby Limited Board. Steven brings extensive leadership experience and in-depth understanding of working in an integrated way at board, executive and senior leadership level across high-performance sport. His career to date has seen him working in high performance roles across team sports, professional …
Dear Editor More than 90 days have passed since President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States of America (USA). Jonas’ appointment came on the back of Ambassador Rasool’s expulsion, and was billed as a critical intervention to stave off the impending collapse of vital export industries under …
Nissan has officially launched the new Navara Stealth in South Africa. The Stealth is a unique mid-range option for the locally-made Navara bakkie, which was last seen six years ago. However, the carmaker has elected to bring back the nameplate, adding a number of bespoke cosmetics to two of its double cab units. “Despite its …
Dear Editor The DA has written to the Chairperson of the Public Service and Administration Committee to request quarterly reports from the National Treasury and the Department of Public Service and Administration. These reports must show clear progress in identifying ghost workers and cutting excessive SOE executive pay. We welcome the Finance Minister’s announcement of …
With nine golds and a top 10 ranking, WUKF South Africa signals its arrival on the world stage. Malmö, Sweden (14 July 2025) – Have you ever heard of the saying, “a black belt is just a white belt who never gave up.” Well, now you have, and South Africa has just proven that statement …
Steps taken to improve service as the agency ramps up its review on beneficiaries suspected of having undisclosed incomes
MultiChoice’s DStv Internet is South Africa’s largest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) by data traffic, according to Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) founder and CEO Yaron Assabi. Speaking at the presentation of the MVNO Nation Whitepaper in June 2025, Assabi said the service accounted for 8% of all data traffic on its host network. A …
Discovery Vitality is proud to announce its official partnership with HYROX South Africa, the world’s fastest-growing fitness racing series. This exciting collaboration introduces a dynamic new way for Vitality members to stay active, push their limits, and earn Vitality points through participation in HYROX events and training. As part of this partnership, Vitality members can …
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years, with public participation open until 12 September. The plan includes sweeping reforms to services, infrastructure, and the regional economy to ensure a ‘future-fit city of opportunities for all’. ‘It is now 25 years since the …
OPINION PIECE BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH: At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award, a deeply meaningful recognition of the work we’ve done together to strengthen Cape Town’s clothing and textile sector. This …
The blame for the massive fire that destroyed the rugby field at the Jan Lotz Stadium in Krugersdorp last night (13 July) can be laid squarely at the door of the Mogale City Local Municipality. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) repeatedly asked the Municipality to cut the grass in and around the Stadium. It […]
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The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate handed over the first 28 homes to beneficiaries and their families at the R140 million Bonteheuwel housing project. The project comprises a total of 273 Breaking New Ground (BNG) State-subsidised houses and is expected to be completed by June 2026 if all goes to plan. The Mayoral …
The annual programme sees groups of young learners immersed in a week-long series of events and activities focused on disaster risk mitigation. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has been driving the ‘Women and Girls: the (In)Visible Force of Resilience’ Programme for more than a decade, inpired by the United Nations’ efforts to highlight the …
Michael Morris The irony of advertising industry veteran Peter Vundla’s recent recommendation in the Sunday Times that resistance to socioeconomic empowerment ought to be punished, is not only that those he attacks make the empowerment argument better than he does. The larger unforgiving truth is that there is no need to impose any special penalty on …
Ana Hajduka, Founder and CEO of green energy supplier Africa GreenCo, will participate as a speaker at this year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. During the event, Hajduka is expected to share insights into the company's groundbreaking work in advancing renewable energy trading and power market integration, as Africa GreenCo advances a series of projects across southern Africa.
Delivering tailored energy solutions, Africa GreenCo supports businesses, utilities and renewable energy developers in Africa by facilitating renewable energy trade and distribution. Recent developments reflect this, while supporting the expansion of the continent's renewable energy sector. Hajduka will share insights into these projects during AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, while engaging with renewable energy developers and financiers active across the continent.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.
To date, Africa GreenCo has facilitated the trade of over 1 TWh of electricity and continues to champion the role of market-based solutions in achieving energy security and decarbonization in Africa. Africa GreenCo signed a head of terms for a long-term power purchase agreement with pan-African energy group AXIAN Energy to develop two grid-connected solar PV projects in Zambia. Once operational, the projects will add 25 MW of renewable energy to Zambia's national grid, helping alleviate electricity shortages, improve reliability for businesses and support the country's long-term industrial growth. The projects will be developed with support from financial services provider Standard Bank.
Meanwhile, the company's subsidiary GreenCo Power Services will purchase electricity from Zambia's 32 MW Ilute Solar Project under a recently signed a power purchase agreement, enabling cross-border trade via the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). This innovative arrangement eliminates the need for sovereign guarantees, positioning GreenCo as a key player in advancing regional integration and private-sector investment in Africa.
In November 2024, GreenGo Finance Solutions – Africa GreenCo's Zambian subsidiary – signed a $55.5 million facilities agreement with financial institution Stanbic Bank Zambia and Standard Bank to support emergency electricity imports in Zambia. The facility enables the prepayment of over 130 MW of cross-border power supply, easing liquidity constraints for local offtakers and bolstering energy security in the country. The agreement follows Africa GreenCo's instrumental role in facilitating a 125 MW power import deal between Zambia's state utility ZESCO, mining major First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and regional suppliers. Jointly financed by Africa GreenCo and FQM, the arrangement delivers 85 MW to Zambia's national grid and allocated 40 MW to FQM's operations.
In October 2024, GreenCo Power Services achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the award of a domestic trading and import/export licenses from South Africa's National Energy Regulator. The licenses enable Africa GreenCo to operate within South Africa's competitive electricity market and to facilitate cross-border transactions through the SAPP – creating a critical channel for dispatching surplus clean power across the region.
“Africa GreenCo's model reflects the future of energy in Africa – private-led, regionally interconnected and powered by clean energy. Ana Hadjuka's participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 will offer vital insights into how blended finance, cross-border trade and regulatory innovation can converge to solve Africa's most pressing power challenges,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP of Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
“Our Khoi and San culture and languages is on the brink of extinction, and we are valiantly fighting for recognition from the government as our stories has been hidden; deliberately left of our country’s history and school curriculums.” This was the response of Khoi leader Captain Edmund Wayne Stuurman (above) who recently gave an …
GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile,GOOD National Youth Chairperson 14 July 2025 GOOD notes the recent remarks by MK Party MP Adil Nchabeleng, who called for the protection of coal-fired power and urged South Africans to stop “demonising” coal as an energy source. We remind the Honourable MP that coal is not being demonised, it is […]
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Where can you see over 100 Ferraris in one place, feel the thunder of a V12 engine, and hear your favourite HOT 102.7FM presenters all in one unforgettable day? At the Ferrari Club Festival 2025, of course, which is taking place at Red Star Raceway in Delmas on Saturday, 26 July. Organised by the Ferrari …
South African winters are often crisp, clear, and full of sunlight, which are ideal conditions for solar panels – or so it seems. But as many solar users are discovering, blue skies don’t always guarantee peak performance. Without seasonal optimisation, solar systems may deliver less-than-expected efficiency during the colder months. “Mid-year sunlight reaches rooftops from …
In a heartwarming moment in Demulani Village, Bushbuckridge, WesBank, in partnership with the Collen Mashawana Foundation, recently handed over a new, fully furnished four-room house to Surprise Khoza. For the 49-year-old father of two, who is wheelchair-bound, this new home is more than just bricks and mortar, it represents a reunion with his two children …
