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 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:31:19 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/phelan-greens-clean-jet-fuel-project-leads-sas-green-hydrogen-push-419509a President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the first wave of six priority green hydrogen projects under South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme, signalling a shift from project planning to implementation and investment. 1-271765 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasol-challenges-scientists-to-unlock-access-to-green-hydrogen-964034a Sasol has challenged scientists and engineers to help lower the high cost of green hydrogen and prevent promising decarbonisation technologies from remaining indefinitely confined to research laboratories. The company’s vice-president for fundamental science research, Dr Theo Mudzunga, made the remarks during a sub-forum on Green Fuels and Aggregated Multi-type Energy Storage Empowering High-quality Development. 1-271704 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-more-to-see-learn-and-experience-520490a Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry. But for visitors, the value extends well beyond the exhibition floor. 1-271406 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/former-microsoft-and-petronas-hr-head-joins-seriti-green-as-cpo-186836a Jasmin Pillay will join renewable energy company Seriti Green as its new chief people officer (CPO), bringing more than 20 years of international experience in people strategy, organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, and cultural transformation. 1-271338 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engens-vanessa-moorthi-moodley-is-giving-women-a-seat-at-the-petroleum-table-853463a “Eldest daughter syndrome” is the informal term describing the pressure firstborn girls often face to act as caregivers, mediators, and role models from a young age. While it is sometimes framed negatively, it also means the eldest daughter develops resilience and leadership early on, setting the stage for Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley’s rise in the South African petroleum sector. 1-271249 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-manufacturing-showcased-at-electra-mining-africa-075095a The South African manufacturing sector currently produces below installed capacity levels, resulting in manufacturing firms not benefiting from economies of scale and competitive advantages that they would enjoy if they were operating at manufacturing capacity. Low demand, stagnant domestic growth, competition from imports and high input costs are all contributing to the strain on the manufacturing sectors growth prospects. 1-271177 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-digs-deep-anti-illegal-mining-operation-prospers-297297a South Africa has made progress in tackling illegal mining, President Cyril Ramaphosa said while answering questions about Operation Prosper from the National Assembly. 1-271150 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-woman-to-lead-engens-langlaagte-is-fuelled-up-to-break-more-barriers-297547a One small step for Lerato Ntuli, one giant leap for women in the fuels industry. Ntuli landed the role of terminal manager at Engen’s Langlaagte Terminal in Johannesburg, becoming the first woman to reach this major career milestone—a testament to what’s possible when women are given opportunities in male-dominated sectors. 1-271030 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasols-30-emission-drop-plan-is-not-all-smoke-and-mirrors-745522a A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study — published in Energy Conversion and Management — found that Sasol’s roadmap to a 30% emission reduction by 2030 is not all smoke and mirrors. 1-270982 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa