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Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) driven tool called Land Invasion Monitoring and Inspection Tool (LIMIT), to combat illegal land invasion occupations amid increasing rates of illegal land invasion.
The damages assessed are from June 2023 until July 2024.
Public Works Minister plans a national summit to combat the construction mafia after violence resurges in KwaZulu-Natal, threatening infrastructure investment and public safety across South Africa.
McKenzie said the SAGNC, working together with the provincial geographical names committees (PGNCs), has been embarking on an ongoing public awareness campaign on the need to transform the geographical names landscape.
In a merit-driven world, ministers must be chosen not for their connections or privileges but their qualifications and ability to serve the public effectively, writes Bayethe Msimang.
Airports Company South Africa are delighted that two of its major airports, Cape Town International Airport and OR Tambo International Airport have made the top 10 list of the world’s best airports, according to AirHelp.
Scientists concur that the severity and occurrence of flooding events in KwaZulu-Natal are both increasing, with the frequency of floods doubling over the past century.
OPINION: It’s rare to find an issue that has the consensus of all of South Africa. However, this political cycle has revealed that of the many issues facing us, unemployment is once again coming out as a frontrunner, writes Malik Dasoo.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently unveiled the Climate Change Response Fund, a pioneering initiative aimed at bolstering climate resilience and protecting critical infrastructure amidst escalating extreme weather events.
Adverse weather and flood damage resulted in the closure of the roads.
Dr Ashley Naidoo, with a rich background in ocean science and environmental governance, steps into the role with a transformative vision, aiming to bridge the gap between environmental science and policy implementation.
National Treasury, in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, said the poor performance of logistics and rail entity Transnet has reduced tax revenue.
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, invited spouses of foreign leaders to visit China National Arts and Crafts Museum, also known as China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
To carry out practical cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), President Xi Jinping said China vows more financing support for BRI projects on the basis of market and business operation.
The crisis was highlighted after the recent storms battered the Cape regions. Previous natural disasters and regular emergence of potholes have also put the spotlight on infrastructure resilience in the country.
The reserve offers exclusive real estate opportunities that allow individuals to build their own private retreat in the heart of a remarkable landscape.
The National Treasury recently reported that almost half of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant was not being spent by municipalities. This grant is for upgrading and building new infrastructure and rehabilitating existing infrastructure.
City manager Floyd Brink said the city’s billing and credit control would also look into how the gas explosion and stopped municipal services would affect residents and business owners’ municipal bills.
The latest Blue Drop Watch Report shows that drinking water produced from some municipal water treatment systems last year did not meet the minimum standards and could have posed a potential health risk to consumers.
According to media reports there is now a sense that infrastructure related crime is not only on the rise but is a source of income for organised criminal gangs.
Director-general of Water and Sanitation, Sean Phillips,told a media briefing on Thursday that the water is so polluted that it is unable to be treated and brought to the standard of clean drinking water.
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu said the deterioration in water services in South Africa is made evident by the Green Drop and Blue Drop assessments and is mulling changes to the Water Services Act.
Police have arrested two suspects for suspected stolen copper cables with an estimated value of R40 000, and damaging and tampering with essential infrastructure in Mooinooi and Taung.
OPINION: Overall, power, water, sanitation and stormwater installations should be treated as high-security infrastructure as their destruction can have far-reaching implications for security as well as crucial services, write Michael Sutcliffe and Sue Bannister.
Paul Mashatile said they need to look at measures to see if they are sufficient to deal with cable theft, which costs the country billions a year.