https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/693.html South Africa news 15 Energy news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/693.html en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 11:09:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-opens-cape-town-liquid-bulk-terminal-bid-403289a The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint a private operator for a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town under a 25-year concession. 1-267905 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/diesel-price-hike-corrected-after-decimal-error-514760a South Africa’s diesel price increase for May has been revised after a calculation error inflated the initial adjustment announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 1-267826 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-a-data-centre-boom-pushing-cape-towns-grid-to-breaking-point-170246a A surge in large-scale data centre developments is set to reshape Cape Town’s infrastructure landscape, placing growing pressure on electricity supply, water resources and urban-planning systems. 1-267798 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-secures-r58bn-loan-to-support-freight-decarbonisation-625751a Transnet has secured a €300m (about R5.8bn) loan from Agence française de développement (AFD) to support efforts to decarbonise South Africa’s freight sector and improve operational efficiency. 1-267771 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/crossboundary-secures-40m-to-build-solar-and-battery-power-for-african-businesses-392408a As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran pushes up diesel prices and Eskom increases its electricity tariffs, renewable energy is a good option for many businesses looking to reduce costs and increase energy reliability. Right on time, CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40m investment to fast-track commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267753 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south32-and-eskom-renewable-shift-for-hillside-smelter-to-protect-local-jobs-170586a The South African power utility Eskom and South32 announced that they are working on a renewable electricity plan for the Australian firm's Hillside aluminium smelter, to take effect from 2031. 1-267658 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inflation-edges-up-but-bigger-price-pressures-still-loom-for-south-africa-069405a South Africa's inflation has inched up to 3.1% in March, but economists warn that the bigger price pressures are still to come. 1-267617 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sars-diesel-rebate-system-overhaul-paves-way-for-automated-fuel-monitoring-847223a The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has introduced the most significant overhaul of the country’s diesel refund system in 25 years. Consequently, primary producers in South Africa are experiencing a significant change in how they claim diesel rebates. 1-267609 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-decline-to-delivery-rethinking-south-africas-infrastructure-model-847313a South Africa’s infrastructure crisis is no longer just about funding gaps or ageing assets, but a deeper systems failure in how projects are planned, delivered and maintained. 1-267599 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa 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 Energy South Africa