https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/700.html South Africa news 15 Food, Water & Energy Security news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/700.html en-us Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:08:09 +0200 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 Food, Water & Energy Security 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 Food, Water & Energy Security 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 Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-senqu-bridge-launch-the-solution-to-gauteng-water-security-crisis-625131a The official launch of the Senqu Bridge this week marks a significant milestone for Southern Africa’s infrastructure landscape, underscoring the strategic importance of cross-border collaboration in large-scale construction projects. 1-267551 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-inflation-picks-up-to-31-yy-in-march-as-expected-392838a South Africa's headline consumer inflation quickened to 3.1% year on year in March from 3.0% in February, statistics agency data showed on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. 1-267513 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sab-spotlights-south-african-women-restoring-water-systems-through-invasive-species-clearing-in-the-western-cape-958884a In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. 1-267474 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virtual-power-plants-the-future-of-residential-energy-in-south-africa-625511a As South Africa grapples with ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, focus is shifting to a less visible but significant driver of demand: residential water heating. 1-267481 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-laws-and-financing-options-energise-sa-solar-market-170036a Solar energy is fast becoming the go-to alternative energy source for South Africans, from a family of five to a business of 20. Given the country's abundance of sunshine and Eskom's ongoing electricity tariff increases, many are turning to solar. 1-267438 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thyspunt-recommended-for-eskoms-new-nuclear-power-station-958694a A draft environmental scoping report has recommended Thyspunt, between Oyster Bay and Cape St Francis, as the preferred site for Eskom’s proposed 5,200MW nuclear plant. Thyspunt is already owned by Eskom and has better access to the power grid than rival site Bantamsklip, partly because wind farms have already brought new powerlines to the area. However, in January 2025 the SA Heritage Resources Agency provisionally declared Thyspunt a Grade I Cultural Landscape – a protection that may stay in place until at least February 2027. 1-267314 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sip-for-a-cause-with-the-kolisi-foundation-new-campaign-514120a To mark its sixth anniversary, the Kolisi Foundation has teamed up with South African restaurants to introduce the First Cup Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting childhood development. From 9 April to 9 May 2026, buying a warm drink at participating venues nationwide, including Tiger’s Milk and Old Town Italy restaurants, will help fund programmes dedicated to daily nutrition, safe learning environments, and access to resources for young children. 1-267256 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa