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ARE COUNTERFEIT BEARINGS A GROWING CONCERN IN SOUTH AFRICA?

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The reality of counterfeit bearings is definitely on the increase in South Africa. In fact, the Hawks team has recently discovered a large quantity of fake bearings – valued at over R5-million – being stored at a warehouse in Johannesburg. “As global trade increases, the issue of counterfeit goods continues to affect all aspects of our economy. BMG – which is the authorised distributor of a wide range of engineering consumables – is concerned about…

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SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM TO RESUME STAGE 2 LOAD SHEDDING THIS WEEK

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State power utility Eskom has announced a further week of stage two load shedding following the continued shortage of generation capacity at its power stations. The electricity supplier has been battling breakdowns and the slow return to service of some of its generation units for the past two weeks leading to load shedding from about 5 pm to 10 pm daily. “While there may be instances where load shedding might need to be implemented outside…

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ESKOM GROUP EXECUTIVE RESIGNED AFTER 26YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Phillip Dukashe, has resigned from his position, following a 26-year association with the power utility. The power utility announced Dukashe’s resignation on Monday – just more than a year after his permanent appointment in April 2021. “A true, loyal asset to Eskom and the country, Mr Dukashe’s last day will be on 31 May. In his resignation letter and discussions with Eskom executives, Mr Dukashe has cited the critical need…

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SOUTH AFRICA COURT STOP R4.5-BILLION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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A court in South Africa has stopped an R4.5-billion development at the River Club site in Observatory with the court ruling that the developers must “consult meaningfully” with all affected people. The interim interdict granted by Western Cape deputy judge president Patricia Goliath will remain in place pending a review of the relevant environmental land use authorizations for the development of the historically and culturally significant floodplain. In her ruling, Judge Goliath said the fundamental…

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ESKOM SAY PROACTIVE LOAD SHEDDING IS REQUIRED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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South Africa stage 4 load shedding was implemented on Wednesday morning following a barrage of breakdowns, shutdowns, and trips at power stations across the country. This left the power system under severe pressure as about seven units were lost in one night. Speaking after it, Eskom Chief Operations Officer Jan Oberholzer says the stage 4 load shedding will give the power utility enough space to build up fast-depleting emergency reserves and avoid the risk of implementing…

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SANRAL REOPENS R61 ROAD AFTER LAST YEAR COLLAPSE IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has reopen the R61 that was damaged to the public after the culvert was replaced at the Tsomo Junction in the Eastern Cape. During the reopening of the road, Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula said “Emboldened by tangible progress towards repairing and recovering this road, undertaken with a great sense of urgency and an unwavering commitment from our officials and contractors, we made a bold commitment on 4…

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SOUTH AFRICA EASTERN CAPE VILLAGERS TO BUILD TEMPORARY BRIDGE

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Eastern cape villagers are making plans to build a temporal bridge for its resident after the one built by the government collapsed less than a month ago due to heavy rainfall. The problem has affected the area during these past months which have made business owners and residents used their own money to buy materials to construct a makeshift bridge so they can continue travelling to and from town. The bridge which connects villagers from…

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SOUTH AFRICA OPEN TWO VAAL DAM DUE TO CATCHMENT INFLOW

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The Department and Water and Sanitation (DWS) in South Africa has opened two sluice gates at the Vaal Dam due to increased inflows from feeding catchments. The increased inflow in the catchment area has become an alarming effect that needs urgent attention that was why the two gates where opened. According to the department, “Three gates from the five that had been opened previously had been closed. It said this was due to the continued…

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WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA NUCLEAR POWER STATION PROJECT RUNNING LATE

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What is describe as South Africa’s most complex project ever is running a bit late as oppose to the original plans. Well, the nation knows that the nuclear facility which was commissioned some 36years agos in 1985 will surely pose some challenges. Plans were made in 2022 and early 2023 as the nuclear power plant was schedule for a number of upgrade to extend its operational life for a further 20 years. Such plans include,…

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AMAZON’S NEW AFRICAN HQ IS BEING CONSTRUCTED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The planned $284 million mixed-use development, housing Amazon’s new African HQ, is ongoing in South Africa. The River Club redevelopment in Observatory, Cape Town includes a hotel, residential units and retail offices. A large part of the development will consist of safe recreational public spaces including running and cycling pathways, public viewing areas and seating areas along the rehabilitated and clean riverbank. This will be a significant boost to the economy and people of Cape…

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THE 4TH LARGEST COAL-FIRED PLANT IN THE WORLD REACHES FULL COMMERCIAL OPERATION STATUS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The last of Eskom’s six-generation units of the Medupi Power Station Project have attained commercial operation status and have been handed over to the generation division. In a statement on Monday, the power utility said the milestone marks the completion of all building activities on the 4 764 MW project, which commenced in May 2007. The unit attained commercial operation status and was handed over to the generation division on Saturday. Eskom said the commercial operation…

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REDSTONE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER PROJECT BECOMES SOUTH AFRICA’S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT TO DATE

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 May 2021: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants in 13 countries and the lead shareholder in the Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, announced the commencement of construction on the 100 MW Redstone project following achievement of financial close. At ZAR 11.6 billion total investment, the Redstone project is the largest renewable energy investment in South Africa to date. The project…

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THE ROOT CAUSE AND SOLUTION TO ELECTRICITY SHORTAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa writes a letter to his people explaining the root cause and his proposed solution being implemented to resolve the issue of electricity shortages in South Africa.  For more than a week now, South Africans have had to endure the disruption and inconvenience of intermittent load shedding, as the country’s power stations have not been able to produce enough electricity to meet demand.   The electricity shortage has been a problem for more…

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA GIVES UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Fellow South Africans,   It is nearly four months since I stood here before a Joint Sitting of this Parliament to present to the nation the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.   This evening, we stand here not to make promises but to report on progress in the implementation of the recovery plan and the priority actions we must now take to restore growth and create jobs.   Since the launch of the plan, we…

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SOUTH AFRICA’S CYRIL RAMAPHOSA HANDSOVER AFRICAN UNION CHAIRPERSON TO PRESIDENT OF DR CONGO

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Outgoing Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa conducts a symbolic handover of the African Union Flag and gavel to His Excellency President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Incoming Chairperson of the African Union during the 34th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly.  

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GLOBAL ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DITC) and the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) in South Africa. The programme was launched during a virtual ceremony which was officially opened by DTIC Deputy Director-General Sipho Zikode and Ambassador of Switzerland to South Africa, Dr Nicolas Brühl. The GEIPP will aims at demonstrating the viability and…

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MOOKGOPHONG 10YEARS WATER SHORTAGE NEEDS IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

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For 10years now, Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality has been suffering from water shortage which has seriously affected the municipality. However, all that may soon come to an end after Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo visited the area to assess the water problems that have plagued the area for 10 years. Mahlobo along with Modimolle District Municipality Mayor, Marilyn Van Baden spoke with managers of the tin mine outside Mookgophong, where they agreed to use…

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WHY SOUTH AFRICA COMMUNITY MISTRUST BIG INDUSTRY PLAYERS

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South Africa has developed without many legal restrictions for over 20years now but it has come at the detriment of some community in the nation. These detriment has resulted in industrial risks such as environmental pollution, contamination and health impacts to such communities. Since the country’s democratic transition in 1994, important regulations and legislation have been developed about the impact of industry on the environment and society. But air pollution, environmental contamination and health risks still…

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SOUTH AFRICA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO PROCURE ANOTHER POWER GENERATION

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South Africa government is looking at the possibility of adding another power generating source to assist Eskom with the supply of electricity in the nation. According to President Cyril Ramaphosa monday daily newsletter says government has gazetted ministerial determinations that will enable the development of more than 11.800 megawatts (MW) of additional power generation. Quoting the statement, “This new energy will be procured from diverse sources, including solar, wind, gas, coal and storage. While meeting…

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