CITY OF CAPE TOWN REMAINS THE STRONGEST MAJOR METRO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET

John Loos  When it comes to broker perceptions of commercial property investor demand relative to supply across South Africa’s major metro regions, the City of Cape Town continues to be perceived as the strongest market, showing the most significant “under-supply” across all three major commercial property sectors. At the other end of the spectrum, Greater…

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POWER SYSTEM REMAINS STABLE WITH A REDUCTION IN UNPLANNED OUTAGES SUSTAINED: 3 960MW TO RETURN AHEAD OF MONDAY EVENING PEAK TO STABILISE GRID FURTHER

The power system continues to operate reliably, showing ongoing resilience in effectively meeting winter electricity demand. When occasional system constraints arise, they are effectively managed through the strategic deployment of emergency reserves during morning and evening peak periods. Since 15 May 2025, there has been no loadshedding, with only 26 hours recorded between 1 April…

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ESKOM PROVIDES CLARITY ON DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS OF TWO ISSUES WITH FRAMATOME: NO PENALTIES OR FINES DUE

Eskom confirms that the two contractual disputes with Framatome, the contractor for the Steam Generator Replacement Project at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, are being addressed through the agreed resolution process. In accordance with the contract, disputes are first referred to adjudication and, if not resolved, to arbitration. Two disputes were adjudicated between December 2022 and…

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AFCFTA) CONFERENCE BY MEC LEBOGANG MAILE RADISSON BLU GAUTRAIN HOTEL, SANDTON

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNREVISED SPEECH!!! It is an honour and a privilege to stand before you this morning on this occasion of the 3rd Annual African Continental Free Trade Area Conference. This event is taking place during a very important month in the South African and global calendar. The month of July marks Mandela…

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LAMB CHAMPS 2025: PRETORIA’S CULINARY EXCELLENCE EXCELS

The people of Pretoria can be proud. Headlined by Pick n Pay, the fourth edition of the annual competition was as succulent as ever; drawing more entrants and attracting thousands nationwidewhilst proudlyspotlighting the dedication, quality and tradition of family farming. Presented by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai), the Loftus Versfeld showcaseon 26 July hosted…

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