In Pain? You Might Have to Suck It Up
“The difference between public and private [health sectors] is like night and day when it comes to managing acute pain”
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The municipality’s plans have been hotly debated
Arts Festival Inspires Mpumalanga Towns
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Dozens of households have had to be relocated
Western Cape Plays Land Release Charades
The City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government must be called out for repeatedly recycling announcements about proposed affordable housing developments in well-located areas of the city without actually delivering any homes.
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Cape Town Affordable Housing Projects Inch Forward
Construction is yet to start on Western Cape government’s inner-city projects
Turning Food Waste Into Millions of Healthy Meals
Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities
Dozens Evicted From Informal Settlement Opposite Cape Town Stadium
DA Ward Councillor Nicola Jowell says the eviction follows a long process of engagement with the group
Aunty Pat’s BnB Regulations
The rental of homes in decent neighbourhoods of Cape Town is becoming increasingly unaffordable to local residents.
The post AUNTY PAT’S BNB REGULATIONS: GOOD START TO ADDRESSING HOUSING UNAFFORDABILITY appeared first on For Good.
Eina! Study Shows Hospitals Are Botching Pain Management
Most patients do not receive important treatment during and after surgery
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Court orders Rainbow Chickens to pay the worker more than R3-million
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Africa’s Greenfield Exploration Surges to Meet Global Mineral Demand
African mining markets are witnessing an unprecedented surge in greenfield exploration, with governments and investors racing to secure new mineral reserves and expand production pipelines. Last year, South Africa awarded 358 new exploration licenses, Ghana is advancing more than 90 projects and Namibia has received over 800 new applications – all signaling Africa's intent to strengthen its role in supplying minerals vital to the global economy. The move comes as demand for critical minerals is projected to quadruple by 2040, while gold and other traditional commodities reach record prices, making exploration a strategic priority for industrial growth, job creation and downstream economic diversification.
South Africa: Securing Global PGMs Leadership
South Africa is boosting its exploration pipeline to sustain global leadership in platinum group metals, chrome and manganese while revitalizing gold and iron ore sectors. In 2025, the country awarded 358 new prospecting rights and 32 mining rights, signaling a significant step toward unlocking mineral resources and supporting long-term production growth.
To further stimulate exploration, the government allocated R2 billion to support junior mining companies and expand activity. These efforts are part of a broader plan to mobilize R2 trillion in investment for the critical minerals sector and unlock an estimated R40 trillion in untapped iron ore resources.
Ghana: Gold Sector Growth and Industry Diversification
Ghana hosts over 90 active exploration projects, reinforcing its status as Africa's leading gold producer while expanding into critical minerals. The country has attracted more than $20 billion in mining and exploration investment over the past two years, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Speaking in Cape Town in February, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, emphasized Ghana's diverse resource base, which includes significant deposits of bauxite, manganese, iron ore, cobalt and nickel. “We are looking forward to further discoveries of critical minerals that will support the global energy transition,” he said.
Namibia: Accelerating Licensing to Unlock Critical Minerals
Namibia is reforming exploration licensing to expand its mining sector and strengthen its position as a leading uranium and diamond producer. The country currently holds 588 Exclusive Prospecting Licenses alongside a growing pipeline of new applications.
Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir confirmed in Cape Town that Namibia is deploying digital licensing platforms to accelerate processing, reduce backlogs and improve regulatory efficiency. With over 800 new exploration license applications and more than 600 pending environmental approvals, the country is positioning itself to attract increased exploration investment and unlock new mineral discoveries.
Continental Outlook: Strategic Exploration Across Africa
Other African markets are also intensifying exploration to advance national mining strategies: Zambia is expanding copper exploration to reach 3 million tons annually by 2031. Guinea is progressing exploration around the $20 billion Simandou iron ore project, the world's largest untapped iron ore deposit, supporting global steel supply chains and the Simandou 2040 economic diversification plan.
Against this backdrop, African Mining Week, scheduled for October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town, will highlight exploration opportunities across the continent. The event will feature panel discussions, country spotlights and project showcases focused on greenfield exploration, investment opportunities and strategies to unlock Africa's untapped mineral wealth.
African Mining Week serves as the premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2026 conference from October 12-16 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Condolences Are Not a Safety Plan
The GOOD Party notes with deep concern the continual violent crime across Cape Town with at least six mass shootings that has taken place within the space of a single week, culminating in what many residents have described as a bloody week across the city.
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Memory Is Not to Be Trusted: A South African Memoir Traces the Search for a Family Secret
A beautifully written book that shows why nostalgia is not to be trusted.
DHL Stormers Back on Course
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Student Hunger a Hidden Crisis at Universities, Human Rights Commission Hears
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Government Sent Back to the Drawing Board for Tafelberg Site
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Four Paws Proudly Announces the Streaming Release of Dethroned
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Fines Imposed on Four Chinese Fishing Vessels
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Enlit Africa 2026 Programme: 280+ speakers, African nuclear 2.0, Bruce Whitfield Business Breakfast
Enlit Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4cEX08g) has released its full 2026 conference programme, featuring 280+ speakers across 8 specialised tracks including a new African Nuclear 2.0 session covering Koeberg's 20-year life extension and Ghana's nuclear vendor selection process.
The event, taking place 19-21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, expects 7,200+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors, making it Africa's largest gathering of energy and water professionals.
Award-winning business journalist and best-selling author Bruce Whitfield will deliver the opening address at the Project & Investment Network Business Breakfast on 19 May, kicking off three days of strategic sessions, deal-making platforms, and technical masterclasses.
New programme content includes:
African Nuclear 2.0 – A dedicated session examining the transition from planning to execution, featuring:
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's successful 20-year life extension (Units 1 and 2 now licensed until 2044/2045)
Ghana's progression to Phase 3 of its nuclear programme, evaluating US, Chinese, and Russian technology bids
West African Power Pool's 10 GW regional nuclear capacity target
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment readiness across African grids
Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) – A new session exploring how private investment is unlocking Africa's transmission bottleneck, featuring global case studies from India's PowerGrid and lessons for scaling grid capacity across the continent.
Generation Masterclasses – Five interactive roundtables on gas-to-power, nuclear, hydro power, clean coal, and hydrogen.
AI in Africa's Power Grid – Examining practical deployment realities, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance applications already in operation across African utilities.
Conference sessions and technical hub sessions on the expo floor are CPD-accredited by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).
Co-located platforms:
Water Security Africa features country playbooks from Namibia (55-year potable reuse programme), Uganda (NRW reduction from 42% to 32%), Cape Town (Day Zero recovery strategies), and sector-specific stewardship sessions with Harmony Gold, Heineken, Mediclinic, and Growthpoint Properties.
Project & Investment Network (P&IN), part of the new Level 2 Executive Experience, connects project developers, investors, African utility CEOs, and DFIs through structured matchmaking, ministerial dialogues, and project briefings. Over the past two years, P&IN has facilitated $3 billion in project pitches.
Utility CEO Forum brings together 35+ confirmed utility CEOs under Chatham House Rule for candid, off-the-record strategic discussions on unbundling, prosumer management, and financial sustainability.
Municipal Forum addresses South African municipalities' distribution, metering, and revenue challenges, including sessions on NRW management, tariff reform, Cost of Supply studies, and electrifying informal settlements.
Technical Hub sessions on the exhibition floor offer free, CPD-accredited training across Power, Renewable Energy & Storage, and Water tracks, with confirmed speakers from Eskom, ENGIE SA, ACTOM, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), RenEnergy, and Matla Energy.
Site visits on 22 May include Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and the V&A Waterfront desalination plant.
Pass options:
Free expo pass registration: https://apo-opa.co/4bl2bYu
Free expo passes provide access to 250+ exhibitors and CPD-accredited Technical Hub sessions.
Delegate Pass:
Early bird registration closes 3 April 2026. Delegate passes start at R15,100 (Silver), with P&IN Executive passes at R32,000 including access to the Bruce Whitfield breakfast, Level 2 executive lounge, and investor matchmaking.
Download the full programme: https://apo-opa.co/3NwCble
Register: https://apo-opa.co/4cEX08g
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.
Contact:
Speaking opportunities:
Claire Volkwyn
Claire.volkwyn@wearevuka.com
For sponsorship and exhibition:
Marcel du Toit
marcel.dutoit@wearevuka.com
About Enlit Africa:
Enlit Africa brings together utilities, municipalities, investors, technology providers, and policymakers to shape Africa's energy and water future. Co-located with Water Security Africa, Project & Investment Network, Utility CEO Forum, Municipal Forum, and Women in Energy, the event provides a platform for strategic decision-making, deal facilitation, and technical knowledge transfer.
Enlit Africa 2026 takes place 19-21 May at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa.
About VUKA Group:
VUKA Group connects people and organisations across Africa's energy, mining, mobility, green economy, and retail sectors through events, content, and strategic networking. Venture partners to The Global Trust Project and leaders of NPO Go Green Africa.
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