The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has announced the registration of 144 generation facilities between July and September this year. The registered facilities represent an estimated investment of R78 billion. Gauteng led the increase, with 47 new generation facilities attracting R343 million in investment, while the North West recorded six facilities valued at more than R6 million. The registrations included 139 solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities, three wind projects, one battery energy storage system and one co-generation facility. “Solar…

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has attributed his party’s strong showing in the local government elections to its decision to support the removal of Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayor, a move that paved the way for Nasiphi Moya to take over and win the support of residents. Mashaba briefed the media at the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand after his party emerged in fifth position as election results continued to trickle in. Mashaba believes that supporting Brink’s removal was one…

ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, has secured a seat on the City of Ekurhuleni council after winning Ward 6 in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Khumalo, who contested both the mayoral race and the ward, secured 40.69% of the ward vote, with the African National Congress (ANC) finishing second with 32.87%, according to results reported on Thursday. The victory gives ActionSA representation in the ward as the party seeks to increase its political influence in the Ekurhuleni metro. The…