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, 24 Oct 2026 11:40:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exxonmobil-warns-sa-needs-a-solution-for-its-growing-gas-needs-747142a The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, outlined South Africa’s plans to prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply. However, at the recent African Energy Week in Cape Town, ExxonMobil’s Anish Patel warned that the country faces a widening gap between gas demand and supply. 1-272652 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eni-dangote-totalenergies-and-more-win-big-at-african-energy-awards-636151a At the 2026 African Energy Awards in Cape Town, the African Energy Chamber recognised key players powering Africa, including Eni’s discoveries in Angola and the Ivory Coast, the Dangote Refinery’s production ramp-up, and TotalEnergies’ Hydra hybrid project in South Africa. 1-272571 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dust-a-side-puts-live-data-behind-its-dust-control-results-747682a The dust management company is using its DAS Monitor to show operators, in real time, whether a suppression programme is working and where it is falling short 1-272422 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/following-petrosas-contaminated-fuel-scandal-the-aa-calls-on-govt-to-act-858463a In 2023, fuel stations along the Garden Route noticed something unusual about the Mogas 95 unleaded petrol supplied by PetroSA. According to reports, the petrol left stains on pumps and even affected the paint on consumers’ cars. Now, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) wants the government to include the petrol additive used in Mogas 95 in South Africa’s petrol specification and to begin testing it. 1-272249 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa 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