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 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:50:16 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/equinix-faces-challenge-to-cape-town-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns-289357a A plan by US-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental impact, a formal objection lodged with city planners showed. 1-268790 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/debt-turning-point-reached-as-south-africa-maintains-fiscal-discipline-956044a South Africa’s fiscal position has reached a significant turning point, with government debt stabilising relative to GDP for the first time since before the 2008 global financial crisis. 1-268784 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ceos-brace-for-power-price-whiplashyour-2026-play-178236a Energy security is no longer confined to heavy industry or transport; it is now embedded across the global economy. Over the past five years, geopolitical shocks – from the war in Ukraine to renewed Middle East tensions – have exposed the vulnerability of fossil fuel-dependent systems to price volatility and supply disruption. 1-268738 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fire-safety-shouldnt-be-reactive-protect-your-people-and-assets-early-067125a Across South Africa, fire safety is too often treated as an afterthought — addressed only after tragedy or damage has already occurred. In reality, a professional fire risk assessment is one of the most powerful tools an organisation has to proactively protect its people, assets, and daily operations. This structured process moves businesses away from reactive firefighting by systematically identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and securing strict compliance with national safety regulations. 1-268737 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-r1tn-build-starts-nowbut-oil-shock-threatens-costs-178256a President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment despite mounting global uncertainty, while maintaining focus on inclusive growth and reducing poverty. 1-268708 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/five-cape-town-buildings-now-run-on-pooled-renewables-is-yours-next-178576a Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties and the City of Cape Town have marked a South African first with the successful implementation of pooled renewable electricity wheeling across multiple properties on the city’s municipal grid. 1-268668 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-outage-shock-are-you-in-the-16-still-without-power-067535a Electricity has been restored to 84% of communities affected by severe weather that caused widespread damage across parts of the Western Cape earlier this month. 1-268597 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/planned-rand-water-maintenance-may-affect-municipalities-industries-and-mines-623171a Rand Water has reminded residents and businesses of planned maintenance at its Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems, which is expected to cause water-supply interruptions between Friday, 29 May and Friday, 17 July 2026. 1-268521 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/katlehong-residents-use-digger-to-tear-up-main-road-during-protest-401359a Protesting Palmridge residents took turns using a digger to dig up sections of the R550 main road to Johannesburg near the Tsietsi Phase 5 and 6 informal settlements in Katlehong. The protest continued on the morning of Friday, 22 May 2026, with access roads blocked. 1-268425 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/storm-recovery-efforts-continue-across-western-cape-390088a Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape after severe weather caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity supply and affected hundreds of roads. 1-268383 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa