
Cheaper electricity the last hope for 1,500 jobs in South Africa
South Africa has offered Glencore’s ferrochrome smelting venture and Samancor Chrome’s operations cheaper electricity in a bid to save jobs.
WEDNESDAY, 04 MARCH 2026, 08:00

South Africa has offered Glencore’s ferrochrome smelting venture and Samancor Chrome’s operations cheaper electricity in a bid to save jobs.

The South African Government’s National Development Plan 2030 planned to reduce unemployment from 24.9% to 6%. However, it increased to over 30%.

Dr Anthony Turton warned 20 years ago that South Africa was facing a water crisis. Instead of being praised for his foresight, he was suspended.

It’s probably been one of the most hyped cars of the year and it’s very difficult to argue against it because it does everything right
The Weekend Wrap highlights include how it often takes a crisis to spark real SOE reform and the urgent need for constructive communication in schools in the wake of the Roedean High School and King David Linksfield tension.
Former US president Bill Clinton said on Friday that he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and had stopped associating with the sex offender before they were revealed.

Judge Sanele David Hlatshwayo found the statements defamatory and damaging, ordering their removal within 24 hours
The Proteas women are genuine contenders in international cricket and a side few opponents can afford to underestimate. Yet head coach Mandla Mashimbyi admits that ‘We haven’t been great on the field’.
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms in five provinces, damaging waves in the Western Cape, and hot and humid conditions in the Eastern Cape.
Gold prices rose on Friday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies and U.S.-Iran tensions underpinned the metal’s safe-haven appeal and put it on track for a seventh straight monthly gain.
Strong winds fanned a fire above Military Road in the Bo-Kaap, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Mark Bosch said on Friday afternoon.
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