Safehouse says that safe electrical DIY starts with using the right products and leaving more complex electrical work to qualified professionals. The South African …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Non-compliant electrical products put consumers at risk, warns safety association
by Johan JonckSouth Africa has no reliable national statistics on electrical product compliance, with independent industry testing consistently showing high failure rates, says the voluntar…
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
New facility converts landfill gas to power at the Coastal Park Landfill
by Johan JonckCape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City’s new gas-to-energy plant will generate enough electricity to power 4,300 households by converting landfill gas to …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
A critical substation explosion in the PMB area has left 2 workers with severe burns
by netstedIn a harrowing industrial incident, two workers sustained severe burn injuries following a catastrophic explosion at an electrical substation on Old Howick Road this …
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GeneralMining
How renewable energy is reshaping Namibia’s mining workforce and power supply
by netstedNamibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Africa’s solar imports surge 60%, giving the first evidence of a take-off in solar in Africa
by Johan JonckSolar panel imports into Africa rose by 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, according to a new analysis (https://apo-opa.co/47StRDY) of China’s solar …
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BatteriesDangerous GoodsElectricity
Bauma 2025 highlights the global shift toward electrification in large-scale construction and mining equipment
by netstedBauma 2025, the world’s leading annual trade fair in the construction industry, took place in April in Munich, Germany, drawing about 600,000 visitors from …
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Case StudyGeneral
Renewables Rule: Keeping South Africa’s Data Centres Lit and Reliable
by Johan JonckLet’s face it: South Africa’s power grid isn’t winning any awards for reliability. Our data centres are feeling the heat – and not in …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Why Wheeling is the Commercial & Industrial Sectors’ Secret Weapon
by netstedWhile the lights have stayed on after the national elections, businesses across the board are paying close to 34% more for their power than …
