■[12:55]Cabinet approves publication of petroleum stocks policy ■[08:15]Limpopo councillor arrested on attempted bribery rearrested on false pretence■[11:22]Non-payment of invoices within 30 days persists in government■[10:57]Implementation of AARTO continues■[07:36]Correctional Services takes full control of Mangaung Correctional Centre■[12:55]Cabinet approves publication of petroleum stocks policy
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●eThekwini Municipality is prioritizing water demand management (leak reduction, efficiency improvements) over new water treatment plants for cost and sustainability reasons.
●Feasibility study by uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) recommends against capital-intensive new infrastructure (e.g., R1.2B–R3.5B for package plants in Qadi area).
●Demand management offers faster, lower-cost solutions (e.g., non-revenue water recovery) without increasing bulk supply.
●Opportunity for companies specializing in water loss reduction, network efficiency, and demand-side solutions.
●Reduced likelihood of tenders for new large-scale water treatment plants in eThekwini in the near term.
●Potential shift in procurement focus toward maintenance, technology (e.g., smart meters), and leak detection services.
●Draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy published for public comment, aiming to strengthen energy security and mitigate supply shocks.
●Proposes a mixed stockholding model with SANPC maintaining 60 days of net imports (crude and refined products), scaling to 90 days long-term.
●Policy may create procurement opportunities for storage infrastructure, refining capacity, and logistics related to strategic petroleum reserves.
●Integrated Social Facilitation Framework (ISFF) approved to standardise community engagement in infrastructure projects, reducing protest risks and delays.
●ISFF introduces accreditation for social facilitators, potentially creating demand for compliant service providers in infrastructure tenders.
Department of Mineral Resources and Energyabout 6 hours agoRead item
●Councillor Netshivhumbe Gumani arrested for attempted bribery of SIU investigator to obstruct justice in Mahikeng Local Municipality tender investigation
●Gumani also faces charges of theft by false pretence for soliciting funds from businesspeople under false pretences
●SIU investigation reveals R179M paid to a service provider by Mahikeng Municipality for lease agreements, with R28M transferred to Anacot Trading
●Anacot Trading linked to questionable financial activities involving municipal contracts
●Ongoing SIU probe into Mahikeng Local Municipality tenders, with potential implications for procurement integrity
●New National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework launching - companies must prepare for enhanced safety compliance requirements in future tenders
●Framework targets building collapse prevention and illegal building activities - expect stricter site safety inspections and documentation for construction contracts
●Multi-stakeholder approach involving municipalities, regulators, and industry - indicates broader accountability measures will apply to contractors
●Theme 'From Collapse to Confidence' signals government intent to enforce safety standards - non-compliant contractors face exclusion from public works tenders
●Summit includes financiers and industry leaders - suggests new financing and insurance requirements may accompany framework implementation
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)1 day agoRead item