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Dear Editor The DA rejects the statement by Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald, who continues to deny his department’s role in the disappearance of three convicted criminals from custody. It is clear the Minister is being misled by officials desperate to cover up a shocking administrative failure that endangered public safety. The three men—convicted of …
The Fire and Rescue Service is switching focus from summer to winter. A review of the last three winters shows an increase in responses to motor vehicle accidents, fewer structural fires, and that most incidents happen between 18:00 and 06:00. Read more below: The City’s Fire and Rescue Service faces challenges year-round … the nature …
Nearly 300 young people put their skills on display at Erica Park in Belhar, at the annual event that celebrates the power of recreation in promoting fitness and social cohesion. Read more below: The annual Cape Town Games has been a fixture on the Recreation and Parks Department calendar since 2013. Codes include friendly competitions …
There are not enough beds in South Africa’s 13 psychiatric hospitals
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Mr Donald Selamolela, has noted with appreciation the successful reopening of the Central Line connecting Khayelitsha to the CBD.
Mr Selamolela attended the function that was overseen by the Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, Deputy Minister Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, and the City of Cape Town Mayor, Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis.
Mr Selamolela said: “This is a significant infrastructural rail project that must benefit our people to and from work. We particularly appreciate the investment government has put into this project. We are changing the lives of people of Cape Town for the better.”
The Central Line which used to commute 2 million passengers daily, had fallen victim to vandalism which saw the rail tracks being stolen and the stations being vandalised. This
Mr Selamolela called on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) not to lose momentum and increase the volume of carriages on the rails while significantly improve signalling equipment as that will ease pressure on Cape Town freeways.
“The reopening must not end with the photo opportunity of officials, but a real change in people's lives through the provision of affordable, safe and reliable public transport. PRASA must act with speed and regain the trust people used to place on trains. We want them to be a transport mode of choice.”
Mr Selamolela urged the community and community leaders to play a role in protecting and guarding the rolling stock and the network as the assets are theirs. “The greatest security is in the hands of the people. They must safeguard the Central Line against cable theft and burning of trains.”
“Our country requires this service as of yesterday. So many of our people are unemployed and will benefit greatly from this PRASA initiative.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village and surrounds in the Helderberg District at its meeting on 28 May 2025. The LSDF sets a spatial vision for the area, and will guide future development decisions and public investment in infrastructure upgrades, amongst others. …
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites residents, interested parties or groups to have their say on the proposed conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead into a time restricted one-way from 06:30 – 08:30 and 14:00 – 15:30 in a clockwise direction. Comments or recommendations can be submitted from this Friday, 30 May …
Hundreds of learners, young people, and residents flocked to the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate career expo in Atlantis. The aim of the expo, in collaboration with key partners, was to unlock potential and connect the youth to a network of opportunities. Represented at the expo were the various departments within the …
Independent power producers (IPPs) have been instrumental in adding more megawatts to South Africa and the Western Cape’s power grids, contributing to collaborative efforts to overcome the country’s crippling energy crisis. On Tuesday, 27 May 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted Matteo Brambilla, Chief Executive Officer at pioneering Western Cape-based energy company, Red Rocket, at his …
In the most recent episode of Inside Africa, CNN visits the Cape Floristic Region, a global biodiversity hotspot home to around 9,000 plant species. Despite its UNESCO World Heritage status, the Cape Floristic Region faces growing threats; climate change, invasive species, and human expansion are putting its delicate ecosystems at risk. Walker Bay, on the …
GOOD Statement by Jonathan Cupido,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor & Caucus Whip 30 May 2025 The City of Cape Town continues to equate equal distribution with equitable service delivery. Crime in Cape Town is not equally spread. The leafy suburbs, where crime levels are comparatively low, are not in urgent need of the same […]
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Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has included three new players in a training squad for the SA U20s’ final preparation camp which starts in Stellenbosch on Monday in the build-up towards the World Rugby Under-20 Championship next month in Italy. Foote has welcomed back a number of familiar faces who are back from injury and …
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3, 2025, in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated panel exploring investment and growth opportunities within the country's platinum group metals (PGM) market. Titled, South Africa's Strategic Influence in the Global PGM Market, the panel session will spotlight national initiatives designed to strengthen the country's PGM value chain – an industry that already accounts for approximately 80% of global supplies.
As South Africa strengthens its position as the world's leading producer of PGM, the session will foster greater collaboration among industry stakeholders. Speakers are expected to address challenges and opportunities across the value chain, identifying strategies for accelerating production and consolidating the country's position as a major global supplier.
African Mining Week 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.
South Africa's PGM market offers significant opportunities for mining companies and investors. In May 2025, mining firm Ivanhoe Mines reached a significant milestone by driving underground development into the high-grade platinum, palladium, rhodium, nickel, gold and copper orebody at the Platreef Mine in Mokopane. First production at the project is targeted for Q4, 2025, followed by Phase 2 within two years after first production. The project, containing over 95 million tons of PGMs, aims to produce 450,000 ounces annually in Phase 2.
Meanwhile, Canada-based Platinum Group Metals Ltd. recently announced plans to raise $1.8 billion through a private placement to advance the Waterburg Project in South Africa. The project holds proven and probable reserves of 246.2 million tons of platinum, palladium, rhodium and hold at an average grade of 2.96 grams per ton. With aims to diversify its product portfolio and enhance revenue generation, mining Group Pelagic Resources launched the development of a new PGM concentrator at its Kookfontein Mine in February this year. Designed by exploration company Nuco Chrome in early 2024, the concentrator is currently in an advanced development stage and is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2025.
Other major PGM developments in South Africa include the 40-million-ounce Bengwenyama Project by Southern Palladium, which completed a pre-feasibility study in October last year, confirming a 14% increase in PGM reserves. Meanwhile, Vanadium Resources Ltd. recently signed an agreement with China Energy Engineering International Group for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction services for the Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project. The open pit mine and treatment facility will be developed for the exploitation of 680 million tons of vanadium resources in the Bushveld Complex. Additionally, Northam Platinum Holdings is reviving the Eland Mine Complex in the North West Province, with aims to increase PGM production from 100,000 ounces annually in 2025 to 180,000 ounces by 2028.
Amid this growth, AMW will serve as a key platform to unpack these developments and explore new strategies being implemented to attract investment and boost production. The event will bring together South African regulators, mining executives and global partners to shape the future of the country's PGM sector.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
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GOOD Statement by Suzette Little,GOOD Deputy Secretary-General & City of Cape Town Caucus Chairperson 30 May 2025 On the fifth anniversary of the closure of Cape Town’s controversial Strandfontein “homeless persons camp”. The GOOD party submitted questions to the executive mayor for written response in terms of rules of order 22.1 and 22.5. The camp […]
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The group lives on the rail reserve along Stock Road in Philippi East and is demanding that PRASA move them to permanent accommodation
Nikki Martin, President and CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will speak at this year's edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. Leveraging innovative geoscience technology and applications, the organization provides comprehensive energy solutions to countries worldwide. For Africa, this expertise supports exploration and production efforts as the continent seeks to make energy poverty history by 2030.
EnerGeo Alliance is a strong advocate for collaborative energy solutions. The company has called for greater investment in Africa's upstream sector, recognizing the vital role investments in seismic surveys and data generation plays in reducing exploration risk, supporting successful drilling and unlocking new deposits of oil and gas in Africa. Under the company's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, EnerGeo Alliance aims to support the energy geoscience and exploration industries and ensure the sustainability, accessibility and reliability of the global energetic future. This will be pursued through three strategic pillars: progressing policies, prioritizing people and pivoting perception. At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024, Martin will share insight into this strategic plan and its impact in Africa.
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.
EnerGeo Alliance's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is centered on supporting exploration worldwide, and as such, is poised to unlock new opportunities for African geoscience and energy players. With over 600 million people living without access to electricity and 900 million people living without access to clean cooking solutions, the continent has set clear targets of scaling-up data-driven exploration and boosting oil and gas production. Supporting this goal, EnerGeo Alliance is leveraging its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan to mobilize the geoscience and exploration industries to deliver the energy needed to address growing global demand.
Under its processing policies pillar, EnerGeo Alliance is encouraging policy and regulatory frameworks that support the industry's freedom to operate as well as the development of low-carbon solutions. The company also strives to map and analyze the above-ground-risks to exploration globally, while supporting policies that prioritize geoscience and exploration operations. A notable example of this is a 2024 policy brief by EnerGeo Alliance on South Africa, which showcased the need for advanced seismic surveys in the country. The brief emphasized the potential value of the country's offshore Brulpadda-Luiperd fields and onshore shale gas in the Karoo Basin.
Another key pillar is the prioritization of people. In this regard, the company seeks to promote the safety and empowerment of the current workforce, while supporting the development of the new generation of geoscience and energy workers. This will be achieved through strategic initiatives and networking opportunities. Examples include a series of events hosted by EnerGeo Alliance, all of which are designed to advance impactful policies and reshape perceptions of the energy sector.
Meanwhile, the pillar of pivoting perceptions will see EnerGeo Alliance drive the narrative of the energy geoscience industry. This will be achieved by promoting the role of the global geoscience industry and establishing the industry as a partner to communities and regions in need of access to reliable energy. AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is a strong platform to promote this narrative, with Martin expected to share valuable insights into the role the geoscience industry has and will continue to play in making energy poverty history across the continent.
“EnerGeo Alliance is a strong partner for the African energy industry. The company not only advocates for greater exploration and production in Africa but promotes policies that foster collaboration, data acquisition and inclusive development in the oil and gas sector. As the continent targets new discoveries, accelerates the pace of exploration and pursues new development opportunities, organizations such as EnerGeo Alliance play an instrumental part in driving the African energy narrative,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
GOOD Speech by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament 29 May 2025 *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation on public land under the authority of the Western Cape Government. A week ago, I stood here […]
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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the re-arrest of one of the two convicted offenders who recently went unaccounted for while meant to be in custody at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre. While this is a necessary step, it underscores the urgent need for immediate accountability within the correctional services system. Initially, three individuals – all …
Cape Town City advises residents in the Manenberg, The Downs area of an electricity supply interruption for essential infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on Thursday, 5 June 2025 from 08:30 to 16:00. The City apologises for any inconvenience. It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the areas on …
In the lead-up to World No Tobacco Day (31 May), the City of Cape Town hosted an awareness event in Tafelsig to spotlight the growing dangers of youth vaping and tobacco use, an issue affecting thousands of young people. Since July last year, City Health has reached more than 2 500 participants through its health …
The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) consisting of representatives from SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town, hosted its second meeting with the Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group (CPBAG) on 27 May 2025. The Shark Spotters who are implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership, also …
Three new litter interceptors are being installed along the Soet River in Strand to trap high volumes of waste causing water pollution. The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate started this project in April 2025 as part of a broader initiative driven by its Catchment Stormwater and River Management Branch. A total of 20 litter interceptors …
Calm restored after protests disrupt businesses