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BOSA supporters picket outside the National Water Indaba where President Ramaphosa was speaking, threatening legal action to end 'water shedding' at hospitals and schools while demanding immediate infrastructure investment instead of more 'talk shops'.
Deputy Minister David Masondo advocates for blended finance solutions to tackle a $1 trillion global infrastructure funding shortfall at the G20 Infrastructure Investors’ Dialogue in Pretoria.
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa said the government's infrastructure drive was gathering pace because of various reforms and initiatives the state has put in place.
The MK Party has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of failing to deliver on key issues, including unemployment, housing, and Eskom’s stability, calling for a rejection of the government’s leadership.
EFF leader Julius Malema tore into President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, accusing him of delivering nothing more than unfulfilled promises.
Western sanctions are threatening to derail Turkey's ambitious nuclear power goals, as crucial equipment supplies from German industrial giant Siemens grind to a halt. The setback at the Akkuyu nuclear plant, a cornerstone of Russian Turkish cooperation, highlights the far-reaching impact of international restrictions on major infrastructure projects.
National and provincial public works departments deny involvement in the stalled Collins Chabane municipal building project, with concerns mounting over its funding and consultant spending.
‘If load shedding was the gift from the previous administration, water shedding is the gift from this administration,’ said Bosa deputy president Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster.
If the ANC blindly continues with austerity it will be removed from power. We do not have a left party and will not have one for as long as the SACP and Cosatu remain tied to the ANC and Numsa and Abahlali baseMjondolo do not work towards building an inclusive mass-based left project.
The IFC EDGE Women in Green Building Competition, held in Cape Town, recognised women leaders reshaping green buildings. This year's winners include pioneers in finance, architecture,and urban sustainability.
The DA had called for urgent upgrades after Gauteng water outages reveal major infrastructure weaknesses, impacting millions across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi this week addressed the province’s escalating water challenges, marking his 100 days in office at the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPU).
A Gauteng project manager faces serious fraud charges after allegedly approving R160 million in irregular contracts for the Transnet pipeline project.
Moya underscored the need for reliable services, acknowledging residents’ concerns over outages. Despite budget constraints, she plans to enhance project management for suspended infrastructure projects.
South African political parties have expressed mixed reactions to the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, October 30
Popcru is calling for swift action on conditions at the KwaThema police station, in Ekurhuleni, where conditions are said to be a dilapidated state, with shortage of police, lack of office spaces for detectives, and operating only with one vehicle.
Amid ongoing water shortages in South Africa, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo recently attended a business dinner at the Mkhambathini Local Municipality in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, to announce the advancement of the significant uMkhomazi Water Project.
The EFF strongly opposes the visa-free agreement with Ukraine, claiming it undermines South Africa’s historic alliance with Russia and BRICS.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasises the importance of the R4. 5 billion Huguenot Tunnel upgrade for economic growth and mobility improvements.
Gauteng faces a severe water crisis as municipalities fail to manage infrastructure and conservation efforts, prompting urgent government intervention.
Gauteng Province is experiencing a peak in water scarcity due to significant declines in water storage levels, largely attributed to excessive withdrawals by municipalities.
Mogale City Mayor Danny Thupane resigned before he could face a motion of no confidence amid a service delivery crisis.
The EFF accuses the DA-ANC coalition of using public funds for political patronage, calling for a leaner and more efficient government that prioritises the citizens’ needs.
This is an edited version of Daily News editor Ayanda Mdluli’s speech delivered at the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation and the 2nd Silk Road International Communication Forum in Xi’an.
This new bid window boosts the 12 infrastructure initiatives that President Cyril Ramaphosa previously announced at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in March.