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South African filmmaker and ocean lover Kabeer Shaik has teamed up with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to create a powerful new awareness video spotlighting the NSRI’s Beach Safety Camera Project. He donated his time and skills to help amplify the story of technology and teamwork saving lives along our coastline. Kabeer visited the …
The power utility says it is working to fix electricity faults across the province
The ongoing water infrastructure problem in Fish Hoek, caused by crumbling systems, has reached critical proportions, with major leaks occurring almost daily and leading to the formation of sinkholes and potholes. A large sinkhole that formed on Wednesday evening in the busy Corsair Street in Sun Valley, Fish Hoek, already caused injuries when two vehicles […]
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GOOD Statement by Wesley Neumann,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor 24 July 2025 On Tuesday, 22 July, over 100 committed residents and civil society leaders gathered at the Isaac Jacobs Hall, LOFOB, to discuss the future of the Gilray Scout Site. This meeting was more than just a gathering; it marked the start of an […]
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Re.Bag.Re.Use supports 21 women from Imizamo Yethu and other communities across Cape Town
Hendricks, who was openly gay, was gunned down in Gqeberha in February
GOOD Statement by Marius van Stade,GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor 23 July 2025 The GOOD Party Stellenbosch is calling on the Stellenbosch Municipality to urgently address a growing stormwater infrastructure crisis affecting residents of Lindida, Idas Valley. The problem stems from uncontrolled stormwater runoff from the Idas Valley Nature Area, which flows into a narrow water […]
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GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament 23 July 2025 The GOOD Party has asked SASSA and the Hawks to shut down a fraudulent scheme in which hundreds of Worcester and Rawsonville residents, mostly18-year-olds, are being registered for the R370 a month poverty grant without their knowledge or receiving […]
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The City of Cape Town has launched a new SMS notification system to inform jobseekers when they are selected for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) work opportunities. This pilot initiative, spearheaded by the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate, is aimed at improving communication and accessibility for jobseekers registered on the City’s Jobseeker Database. As of …
The City is almost finished building its first R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in Atlantis. We would like the new power plant to reflect the people, community and spirit that make up Atlantis, so we are asking learners and residents to help choose a name. A total of 12 850 solar panels are …
Comments are open until 25 July 2025 for the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Vygekraal River upgrade plans, as part of the Liveable Urban Waterways Programme (LUW). The upgrade will see enhancements of the river system. The Vygekraal River is part of the Salt River Catchment, and the section to be upgraded flows from Jakes Gerwel …
The City of Cape Town officially launched its new Waste Strategy on 17 July 2025, outlining a clear and ambitious roadmap to achieve its vision of a clean city for all, where residents and businesses have access to quality, well-regulated, sustainable and affordable waste services. The launch was attended by representatives from various government departments, …
A man who tried to reclaim confiscated dagga from Metro Police officers was caught on a dashcam lunging at an officer and running off empty-handed. He was arrested after a short chase in the Cape Town CBD. Exactly a week later another man was arrested buying drugs on the same street. A Metro Police Officer, …
On the final day of the school holidays, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a vibrant, water safety celebration at the Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool in the heart of the city. The event forms part of the City’s build-up to World Drowning Prevention Day, observed internationally on 25 July. Despite …
Lovers of music, theatre and emerging talent, take note! The much-anticipated 4th Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition will take centre stage on Monday, 4 August at 7pm at the Baxter Theatre – promising a dazzling evening of charm, sparkle, and musical brilliance. Established in 2022 by South Africa’s beloved operatic doyenne, Aviva Pelham, the competition celebrates the often-overlooked genre of operetta – playful, …
Thabiso Sekano, Head of Mining and Metals at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa, will join African Mining Week (AMW) as a featured speaker on the high-level panel, The Investor Perspective – Financing Africa's Mineral Industrialization. He is expected to share insights into innovative financing mechanisms that are accelerating project development across Africa's mining and energy value chains.
Sekano will highlight the IDC's instrumental role in advancing South Africa's mining sector, particularly its platinum group metals (PGMs), which represent over 70% of global reserves. Among the IDC's recent investments, in June 2025, the agency approved R622 million in funding to Canadian firm Theta Gold Mines to develop multiple sites under the TGME Project in Mpumalanga Province. This seven-year facility is expected to extract 1.24 million ounces of gold, creating jobs and contributing to national revenue growth.
AMW serves as a 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 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
In April 2025, the IDC approved a further R1.6 billion facility to support the operational stability of ArcelorMittal South Africa, helping preserve jobs and strengthen South Africa's position as a top global steel producer. Beyond South Africa, Sekano will spotlight the IDC's growing regional footprint. The corporation is considering a $16 million loan to Giyani Metals to advance the K.Hill manganese project in Botswana – an important development aimed at boosting supply chains for lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.
As African governments increasingly focus on formalizing small-scale mining and empowering junior miners, AMW will also offer a platform for Sekano to discuss the IDC's initiatives targeting these groups. In 2024, the IDC launched a R400 million Junior Mining Exploration Fund in collaboration with South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Council for Geoscience, aimed at addressing funding constraints that limit entry and scale-up of junior mining companies.
In addition, the IDC is driving synergies between the mining and energy sectors to foster energy resilience and decarbonization. In June 2025, it announced that four utility-scale energy projects it financed are now delivering a combined 219 MW to the national grid – powering mining operations and creating 442 annualized jobs. The agency also signed a EUR 17 million agreement with Germany's KfW to support green hydrogen projects in South Africa, further enhancing the role of PGMs in electrolyzer technology. In March 2025, the IDC raised R2 billion through a sustainable bond issuance to scale up investments across both mining and energy.
At AMW 2025, Sekano will unpack these developments and more, reinforcing the IDC's commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth in Africa's extractive and energy sectors.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Protesters in Philippi are demanding jobs on MyCiti roadworks
Songs for Freedom concert raised more than R260,000
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) wholeheartedly supports the legal action taken by SAPOA (The South African Property Owners Association) against the City of Cape Town for excessive tariff hikes. SOPOA filed an urgent application with the Western Cape High Court to review and set aside three tariffs implemented by the City of Cape Town […]
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This Mandela Day, the Life-Changing Garden at MES Safe Space in Bellville was alive with action and purpose. While volunteers planted seeds and harvested produce, they also helped grow their skills, dignity, and foster lasting change. Mr Dean William Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, attended the event, adding his support to the day’s …
Over 31 days, from 26 May to 25 June 2025, City energy teams fixed close to 12 000 streetlights, out of a total of 35 900 energy-related requests. The City’s Energy Directorate’s initiative to improve the turnaround times for streetlight-related service requests continues to show success. ‘Vandalism, theft and illegal connections across the metro continue …
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare …
Cape Town, South Africa: In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, GAC Motor South Africa, Generation Schools, and the Real Madrid Football Foundation South Africa came together this Mandela Day to serve meals to, engage with, and uplift 250 children through a meaningful day of purpose and action in Cape Town. This collaboration goes beyond …
One of the greatest voices of our generation, eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is coming back to South Africa later this year to thrill local fans with a three-city arena concert tour. Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, the Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at GrandWest, Cape …