https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/604.html South Africa news 15 Infrastructure & Utilities news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/604.html en-us Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:58:43 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/greencape-opens-entries-for-sas-first-virtual-power-plant-sandbox-070895a GreenCape has opened applications for South Africa’s first regulatory sandbox pilot, in partnership with Integrate to Zero and the Global Grids Catalyst. The pilot — open to virtual power plant (VPP) companies — will explore how private sector VPPs can operate within South African municipal distribution networks, while considering municipal governance, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints. 1-272977 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshwane-water-crisis-prompts-audit-of-gauteng-treatment-works-414679a Cases of gastrointestinal illness linked to contaminated water in the Bronkhorstspruit area of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality have increased from 408 to 833. 1-272895 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-towns-pee-cycling-wins-va-waterfront-circular-innovation-challenge-070255a Pee-Cycling won the 2026 V&A Waterfront Circular Innovation Challenge after pitching at Vikara Institute’s annual Market Systems Symposium, beating fellow finalists Green Brine Technologies, Noodees, and Skubu. 1-272887 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-invests-r1165bn-in-flood-hit-franschhoek-pass-858073a The Western Cape Government is investing R1.165bn in the MR191 road-improvement project to repair flood-damaged sections of Franschhoek Pass, improve road safety and strengthen regional connectivity. 1-272879 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bronkhorstspruit-water-crisis-prompts-investigation-into-city-of-tshwane-181376a The water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit, which led to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affecting more than 400 residents, has prompted an investigation by the Public Protector and a visit from Deputy President Paul Mashatile. 1-272868 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r360m-springs-fresh-produce-market-solar-energy-project-takes-off-070285a The R360m solar project for the Springs Fresh Produce Market, a partnership between BluEnergy, its development partner IBS Crafts, and the City of Ekurhuleni, has broken ground. 1-272847 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ethekwini-invests-r260m-in-informal-trading-infrastructure-636831a The eThekwini Municipality has invested R260m in informal trading infrastructure over three financial years, upgrading markets and trading facilities to improve working conditions and unlock economic opportunities. 1-272851 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r200bn-infrastructure-pipeline-must-unlock-youth-employment-414509a The Finance Minister’s confirmation in his 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that South Africa’s public finances are stabilising is encouraging, particularly the continued commitment to infrastructure investment. However, with the economic growth forecast lowered from 1.6% to 1.2% for 2026, the priority must be translating this investment into meaningful employment opportunities for young South Africans. 1-272765 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/turning-infrastructure-investment-into-delivery-starts-with-the-contract-says-cox-yeats-peter-barnard-858933a Better risk allocation, clearer contracts and early dispute resolution can help keep projects moving from planning to completion 1-272789 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-levy-relief-as-sa-tackles-growth-barriers-747842a The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) brings welcome relief for consumers through temporary fuel-levy reductions for November and December, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable public finances, with the budget deficit projected to narrow and the primary surplus to rise over the medium term. 1-272752 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa