https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/646.html South Africa news 15 Science & Engineering news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/646.html en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:13:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasol-targets-major-eu-market-shift-with-sustainable-jet-fuel-625111a A senior company executive said that petrochemical company Sasol has received certification from a German agency for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), paving the way for exports to the European Union. 1-267581 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engie-and-peles-solar-project-electrifies-south-africa-069575a The Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, developed by Engie and Pele Green Energy, will add 75MW to South Africa's national electricity grid upon inauguration. 1-267557 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wits-scientists-design-sa-first-pollution-alert-app-as-jozi-battles-coal-emissions-069985a Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents about pollution levels, as Johannesburg has suffered a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. 1-267447 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sibanye-stillwater-and-necsa-target-next-gen-precision-cancer-therapies-with-rhodium-958624a South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) will collaborate to further research the radioactive rhodium-based palladium isotope, with the aim of applying it in cancer therapy. 1-267394 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bhp-and-jse-join-forces-to-boost-african-mining-exploration-736442a Mining company BHP and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will co-host the first in a series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267352 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-in-talks-to-sell-600-south-african-petrol-stations-in-1bn-deal-403079a Shell is negotiating with Abu Dhabi's ADNOC to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa. The deal is estimated to be around $1bn, according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources close to the matter. 1-267295 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/boosting-sa-stem-skills-sasol-2027-bursary-programme-open-for-entry-958574a Applications are open for Sasol's 2027 bursary programme, which funds full-time undergraduate studies in engineering and science. 1-267244 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bp-dives-back-into-oil-with-major-namibian-exploration-push-392958a BP agreed to buy an operating interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Canada-based Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as it ramps up its upstream portfolio. 1-267233 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rio-tinto-solar-plant-to-give-sa-energy-grid-a-300gwh-boost-847813a The government has welcomed the successful completion and commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148 MW photovoltaic facility located in Limpopo. The plant was finalised in April 2026 and was commissioned by mineral resources company Rio Tinto. 1-267199 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-court-orders-eskom-to-disclose-r70-billion-coal-and-diesel-contracts-why-the-ruling-matters-403429a South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by secrecy, financial instability and weak public trust. 1-267145 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa