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 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:17:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-nearly-ran-out-of-water-turns-out-some-of-the-culprits-were-trees-514890a There was a moment when Cape Town almost ran out of water. They called it Day Zero. Which, in hindsight, feels like a name that didn’t quite capture the panic of wondering whether your taps might just stop working forever. 1-267006 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tnpa-advances-sas-food-security-733532a The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has taken a decisive step to advance South Africa’s food security and improve global trade competitiveness through two landmark concession awards at the Maydon Wharf Precinct, in the Port of Durban. 1-266962 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/solar-storage-live-africa-trinasolars-zaheer-khan-on-why-south-african-businesses-are-chasing-the-sun-399118a South African businesses are increasingly relying on the giant ball in the sky for their energy solutions. To offset Eskom’s soaring tariffs and harness the African sun, they are choosing solar energy to generate electricity. 1-266943 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-anglo-american-kumba-iron-ore-is-tackling-water-scarcity-with-technology-288347a Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore has developed an ambitious water stewardship approach to address water scarcity in the Northern Cape. 1-266730 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-scientists-invited-to-apply-for-150000-jennifer-ward-oppenheimer-research-grant-511980a Open to early-career African scientists working to advance the continent’s biodiversity and conservation, the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is now accepting applications. 1-266696 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-prices-drive-inflation-dip-february-2026-cpi-falls-to-30-955374a The South African government has welcomed a notable easing of consumer price inflation, with the annual CPI dropping to 3.0% in February 2026, down from 3.5% in January. This decline signals continued progress in stabilising prices and managing cost pressures across the economy. 1-266644 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anglo-american-edf-joint-venture-lights-up-sa-electricity-grid-288797a Envusa Energy, a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF Power Solutions, has officially commenced commercial operations in its Mooi Plaats Solar PV Project. 1-266550 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-tech-to-retail-water-is-surpassing-energy-as-a-priority-in-south-african-esg-reporting-511090a The ongoing water scarcity problem in South Africa is fast making water consumption an ESG reporting priority. The Sustainability Communication Company (SUSCO) has observed how many stakeholders are demanding more clarity on water consumption, usage intensity and recycling plans in sustainability reports, given the current challenges in the country. 1-266506 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-sizzles-record-breaking-heat-wave-sets-new-march-temperature-highs-511450a The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March. 1-266416 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pollution-is-killing-gautengs-fresh-water-sources-955674a A December 2025 WaterCAN report tested 59 water sources across Gauteng and found 39 were unsafe for human consumption. Four Gauteng municipalities operate wastewater systems performing below the minimum 31% threshold, discharging untreated effluent into the Vaal River system, while the Goudkoppies wastewater treatment works continues to discharge raw effluent into the Klip River despite directives from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Water management expert Anthony Turton warns the Vaal River is deteriorating rapidly. 1-266344 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa