Minister of mineral resources and energy Gwede Mantashe has finally gazetted approval to add new electricity generation to the grid. This will force Eskom to buy the new electricity from the successful independent power producers. The first electricity from these projects should land on the grid in 2022.

Urgent appeal for flood donations, NPO’s stretched thin

Smile Staff Reporter - 13 May 2026

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist,...

Springboks gearing up for next challenge with second Bok alignment camp

Smile Staff Reporter - 13 May 2026

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next...

WCBS Warns of Critical Blood Shortage After Storm Disruptions

Smile Staff Reporter - 12 May 2026

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) says the recent weather conditions have placed severe pressure on the service, as it was unable to collect...

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