The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes a default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, which orders three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the former SABC chief operating officer, a success fee he received from […] The post High Court orders former SABC Board Members to pay R11.5 million for their unlawful decision to grant former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng a suc...| Special Investigating Unit
Tuesday, 30 September 2025: Eskom has announced its group annual results for the 2025 financial year ended 31 March 2025. Eskom started with its turnaround strategy in FY2024, with the FY2025 results demonstrating the recovery of operational and financial performance. “Eskom is increasingly a sustainable, investable company ready to compete in a liberalised, competitive energy...| Eskom
Monday, 29 September 2025: Eskom is pleased to confirm that Unit 6 at Kusile Power Station has officially entered commercial operation, marking the successful completion of Eskom’s Build Programme. This milestone is a key component of the Generation Recovery Plan and ends the construction of South Africa’s two supercritical coal-fired power stations—Medupi and Kusile. Together,...| Eskom
Friday, 26 September 2025: Eskom continues to deliver a stable and consistent electricity supply, powering South Africa and supporting national economic activity and growth. The Energy Availability Factor (EAF) fluctuated between 65% and 71%, with the month-to-date average holding above 70% at 71.15%. The last time it trended this high was in 2021. After successfully...| Eskom
Wednesday, 24 September 2025: Recent commentary suggesting that Eskom is ‘flying blind’ at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is inaccurate and misleading. Eskom| Eskom
A Limpopo company based at the Ga-Matlala Ramoshebo village near Marble Hall is on a mission to seek an export market in Germany. Setsong Tea Crafters will be one of the 30 companies that will be showcasing their products at the Anuga International Food and Beverage Trade Fair that will take place in the German …Limpopo Company Heads to Germany in Search of Export Opportunities Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
A Mbombela-based agro-processing company, Niice Foods, will be heading to Germany this week in search of more export markets in Europe for their products. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will set up a national pavillion at the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair taking place in Cologne, Germany from 4-8 October …Mpumalanga Business on a Mission to Expand Market in Europe Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The South African Fruit and Vegetable Canners Export Council (SAFVCEC) says it will use the Anuga International Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany later this week to showcase to the world the best of what the country has to offer when it comes to canned fruits and vegetables. SAFVCEC will be on a mission …Fruit and vegetable canners export council off to Germany on a mission to grow exports Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Thirty South African agro-processing companies from six provinces will get an opportunity to attract the attention of international food importers from across the world when they showcase their products at the Anuga International Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany from 4-8 October 2025. The theme of Anuga 2025 is Sustainable Growth, which calls for concerted efforts …South African Companies to Showcase Products in Germany in Search of Export Market Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi says strategic collaborations in sectors such as automotive, construction and pharmaceutical are key in South Africa and China trade relations. Godlimpi was speaking at the South Africa – China Trade and Investment Promotion conference hosted today in Midrand, Gauteng. “We have seen Chinese companies …Strategic collaborations key in SA-China trade relations – Deputy Minister Godlimpi Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Given the uncertainties in the global economy and the recent tariff escalations between major economies and a retreat from multilateralism which added further complexity, South Africa must rethink traditional approaches to competition law and industrial strategy. This is according to the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi. Godlimpi was delivering a …South Africa Must Rethink Approaches to Competition Law and Industrial Strategy – Deputy Minister Godlimpi ...| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Friday, 19 September 2025: Eskom is maintaining a stable and reliable power system with a month-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 71%, while continuing to steadily cut reliance on diesel. Unplanned outages reached an eight-year low of 5 989MW on 14 September 2025 and are down 5 615MW year-on-year, which is the equivalent to a power...| Eskom
Thursday, 18 September 2025: Eskom notes the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which has set aside the Environmental Authorisation (EA) granted for the proposed 3 000MW Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant (CCGPP) and associated infrastructure in the uMhlathuze Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. This gas plant forms part of Eskom’s strategic objective of facilitating...| Eskom
Thursday, 18 September 2025: Eskom notes recent article regarding the Online Vending System (OVS) breach. This issue was first disclosed in the utility’s full-year 2024 financial results (December 2024), with a progress update provided on 2 July 2025 [Eskom continues to strengthen security systems and oversight of its Online Vending System], highlighting decisive actions taken...| Eskom
Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Marking a bold step in South Africa’s move toward cleaner mobility, Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BYD| Eskom
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the BioProducts Advancement Network of South Africa (BioPANZA), will host the second African Biotrade Festival at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Gauteng from 18–20 September 2025. Thirty Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the cosmetic, …Government to Host African Biotrade Festival in Gauteng Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
South African companies who were part of the 30-member business delegation showcasing their products and services at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) held in Algeria say they are looking forward to doing business in Algeria and the rest of the continent, after generating many promising trade leads duirng the fair this week. The Chief Executive …Sa Companies Happy After Successful Trade Fair in Algeria Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
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Monday, 15 September 2025: Eskom has finalised theleasing process for its historical steam locomotives following an open tender process that commenced on 18 May 2024, for interested parties to lease five historically significant steam locomotives, located at Rosherville in Gauteng, for a period of five years. Today, Eskom announced New Cape Central Railway Ltd as...| Eskom
Friday, 12 September 2025: Eskom continues to reliably deliver power to South Africa. Unplanned losses from breakdowns remain significantly below the 10 000MW| Eskom
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has withdrawn the draft regulations which list educational institutions as originators of credit information contained in National Credit Act amendment regulations that he published in a Government Gazette on 13 August 2025. Minister Tau’s decision was informed by the overwhelming response, comprising more than 20 …Minister Tau Withdraws the National Credit Act Amendment Regulations Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Wednesday, 10 September 2025: Eskom proudly launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) yesterday, with the Distribution Division leading the way — a| Eskom
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Friday, 05 September 2025: Eskom concluded its winter 2025 period on 31 August with only 26 hours of loadshedding across four evenings, successfully supplying| Eskom
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 281 of 2025 that broadens the scope of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) tender. The new proclamation amends an earlier investigation, initiated by Proclamation R.4 of 2020, which initially focused solely on the affairs of the National Treasury. The investigation has […] The post SIU investigation into IFMS expanded to include SITA and DPSA appeared first on Special Investigating ...| Special Investigating Unit
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the landmark judgment delivered by the Special Tribunal, which has declared the awarding of grant funding to the Samaritan Initiative NPO (R16.5 million) and Reagile NPC (R4.658 million) unlawful and invalid. The Tribunal further found former NLC board member, Adv. William Elias Huma, his affiliated entities, and the beneficiary […] The post Two NLC grant funding applications reviewed and set aside, with a former board member ordered to pay back...| Special Investigating Unit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 270 of 2025, amending Proclamation 30 of 2019 to expand the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) probe into the North West Development Corporation (NWDC). The amendment specifically authorises the SIU to investigate contracts awarded to Tokiso Security Services CC to provide security services to the NWDC and other provincial government […] The post SIU investigation into North West Development Corporation expanded to include more Tokiso Secu...| Special Investigating Unit
The Special Tribunal has reviewed and set aside contracts amounting to R67 million, which were awarded by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to Kroucamp Plumbers (Pty) Ltd from 2015 to 2019 for services related to vacuum pumping of septic tanks and emergency sewage blockage interventions. The Tribunal has declared these contracts invalid and […] The post SIU obtains R67 million recovery order against Public Works plumbing contractor, prevents a potential R33 million loss appe...| Special Investigating Unit
The Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) held its quarterly meeting on June 27, 2025, bringing together stakeholders from law enforcement, government, civil society, and the private sector to review progress in tackling fraud, corruption, and maladministration in the health sector. The meeting underscored the forum’s commitment to accountability and transparency, with key updates provided by […] The post Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum holds quarterly meeting showcasing progres...| Special Investigating Unit
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