Is renewable energy South Africa's answer to foreign fuel price shocks?

Energy & Mining Weekly Tue 12 May 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why JO-ANNE SMETHERHAM AND YANGA MALOTANA While government is doubling down on oil and gas, renewable energy would free us from foreign price shocks... Read more African Rainbow Energy's new deal to speed up private power for SA businesses  read Public gets three more weeks to comment on Eskom nuclear site — but critics say it’s not enough JOHN YELD  read Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error The correction affects the previously communicated diesel increase of R6.19 per litre... Read Engineered for the next wave of growth and job creation in the mining sector ISSUED BY EDGE GROWTH Siyanqobangamandla Engineering Services (Siyanqoba), a 100% black woman-owned and managed engineering company based in eMalahleni, has recently been awarded a significant investment by the Abadali Fund... Read Energy & Mining Is a data-centre boom pushing Cape Town’s grid to breaking point? Cape Town’s data-centre boom could soon consume up to 34% of the city’s electricity supply, raising concerns over infrastructure strain, planning pressures and long-term sustainability... Read Coal, Oil & Gas Contractors urged to act as fuel costs squeeze margins As diesel prices surge, construction contractors are running out of time to recover additional costs... Read Easigas adds QR-code seals to gas cylinders so buyers can spot illegal refills The rise in electricity costs has led to a boom in the LPG sector, attracting interest from illegal operators... Read Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal FLORENCE TAN AND SIYI LIU Oil prices surged after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US proposal, intensifying Strait of Hormuz supply disruption fears globally.... Read Energy Transnet opens Cape Town liquid bulk terminal bid Transnet invites bids for a 25-year liquid bulk terminal concession at the Port of Cape Town, covering fuel storage, bunkering and operations. Read Mining Gold Fields anticipates a cost spike as Iran war drives up fuel price The gold mining company said its biggest cost increase was for diesel, which has risen by up to 70%... Read Business SA identifies 97 contacts tied to MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak Of the 90 identified and informed contacts, four are in the Western Cape, while 86 are in Gauteng... Read Verification essential as both sides fear fraud in hiring process First Advantage’s 2026 Global Workforce Trends Report has revealed a breakdown in trust between employers and jobseekers, following an increase in candidate fraud and rising anxiety around fake job listings. Read New Press Office on Bizcommunity More   |   Join Bushtec The value of remarkable experience. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook FOLLOW US List company List CV List new business List portfolio showcase List profile Submit event Submit gallery Submit job ad Submit new appointment Submit news Submit noticeboard Submit op-ed contribution Home My job ads My events My company My CV Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email.