Copper cable thief arrested by the public: Temple Valley - KZN
- Arrive Alive, South Africa - 25 May 2026, 22:00

... A man accused of stealing copper cable was apprehended by members of the public on Star Street in Temple Valley - KZN this morning (Monday, 25/05/2026). Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received information regarding the incident and Reaction Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 09:04. On arrival, Officers found the 45 year old male restrained by the public. ...
Capital raised to turn South African copper projects into mining operations
- Engineering News, South Africa - 22 May 2026, 12:00

... JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - More than R180-million has been raised to transition key copper projects in South Africa's endowed Northern Cape into operations as early as in the second quarter of this year. The strongly supported capital raise is described as being pivotal by Tony Lennox, the CEO of ASX- and JSE-listed mining development company Orion Minerals, which is reviving the ...
Copper drilling defines clear scale-up path at Okiep Copper Project
- Mining Review, South Africa - 21 May 2026, 10:00

... Exceptional high-grade copper intercept confirms strong continuity and significant expansion potential at the Okiep Copper Project. Mining Review Africa 21 May 2026 Facebook X LinkedIn Email Copy Image: Orion Minerals Limited Orion Minerals has achieved outstanding high-grade copper intercept from its latest drilling at the Flat Mine East (FME) prospect within the Okiep Copper Project in South Africa's Northern Cape, ...
Northern Cape copper drilling provides clear scale-up path
- Engineering News, South Africa - 20 May 2026, 15:00

... JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - The latest drilling at Okiep in South Africa's copper-endowed Northern Cape has provided a clear path to scale up at Flat Mine East, where a follow-up down dip extension hole is already advancing. High-grade assay results, described as being outstanding, have been received from recently completed resource optimisation at the Okiep Flat Mine East Drilling (OFMED157) drill ...
Copper Pipe Thief Sought: Brindhaven - KZN
- Accidents.co.za, South Africa - 15 May 2026, 10:00

... Reaction Officers are currently (Thursday, 14/05/2026, 16:06) searching for a suspect linked to the theft of multiple copper pipes from a property on Litchie Crescent in Brindhaven - KZN. A resident contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre after noticing a man fleeing from her property through a hole in the boundary fence (picture 3). The caller was ...
South Africa bets on Junior Miners' Future - Can it deliver?
- Mining Review, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 13:00

... to your favourites for mining content you can trust According to Mantashe's recent budget vote speech in Parliament, 13 projects have already received funding through the JMEF, with exploration activity underway in commodities including rare earth elements, copper, nickel and gold. These developments matter because exploration has historically been one of South Africa's weakest mining indicators. Investors have long cited ...
South Africa Must Not Trade Away Its Conscience
- IOL, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 10:00

... convenient. Yet convenience has an alarming habit of silencing conscience. India exports substantial volumes of finished goods to South Africa, including pharmaceuticals, vehicles, machinery, chemicals, electrical equipment, textiles and processed industrial products. South Africa, in return, largely exports raw materials and primary commodities such as coal, gold, manganese ore, copper, aluminium, iron ore, wool, citrus, pears and other agricultural produce. ...
Why fibre is winning the race for South Africa's home internet
- ITWeb, South Africa - 22 May 2026, 11:00

... 00Min : 00Sec The performance advantage of fibre One of fibre's biggest advantages lies in its ability to deliver consistently high speeds and greater network capacity. Fibre-optic cables transmit data as pulses of light through glass fibres, allowing significantly greater bandwidth than copper or wireless technologies. Residential fibre packages in South Africa commonly offer speeds ranging from 100Mbps to 1Gbps, ...
South Africa opens Africa's largest rail freight network to private firms
- Business Insider Africa - 18 May 2026, 18:00

... is intensifying. The latest reforms come as African rail infrastructure attracts renewed attention because of rising global demand for critical minerals used in electric vehicles, batteries and clean energy technologies. Countries including Angola, Zambia and Tanzania are already receiving major investment into railway corridors designed to move copper, cobalt and other minerals to international markets. South Africa risks losing some ...
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste
- Modern Ghana, Ghana - 13 May 2026, 17:00

... as gold and copper from discarded electronics. China: China has some of the most ambitious circular economy policies among the original Brics countries. Several cities have introduced large-scale recycling programmes and mandatory waste-sorting systems where households must separate their waste into four categories, or pay a fine. South Africa: South Africa has begun bringing circular economy ideas into green supply ...
Lamola defends foreign policy as parties clash over Dirco budget
- Business Day, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 19:00

... He said the region held 30% of the world's proven critical mineral reserves, about 50% of its cobalt reserves, 20% of its graphite reserves and 10% of its copper reserves. Lamola also defended South Africa's role in global governance reform, saying the country would continue calling for reform of the UN, especially the Security Council. He said South Africa would ...
Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors: A Bold Expression of Contemporary Luxury
- SA Decor & Design Blog, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 15:00

... the design embodies contemporary comfort elevated through luxurious detailing. Upholstered in sumptuous Copper velvet and accented with textured gold-finished wooden inserts, the Toulou bed transforms the bedroom into a sanctuary of indulgence and style. Luxury Roberto Cavalli bedroom interior at Casarredo South Africa The sleeping area is elegantly completed by the Misali night table. Elevated on a slender metal base, ...
Emerging South African copper miner highlights loss-narrowing performance
- Mining Weekly, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 15:00

... span more than 19 000 ha. In addition to Rietberg, these include Jubilee, Homeep, Klondike, Wheal Julia North, Whyte's West, Koeelkop, Hoogkraal and Waaihoek. While the mines are geographically close, they differ in size, ore grade, stage of development, and operational status, with the multi-mine model offering a form of risk lowering that diversification normally provides. When Copper 360 listed ...
SA's New Import Safety Rules Mean Business
- Eng-Africa, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 14:00

... paperwork will arrive with the goods, but fewer than 22% of containers entering South Africa are meaningfully inspected. A CoC risks becoming just another stamp if there is no credible system to verify what is actually in each shipment." The real-world consequences of weak enforcement are well documented. Importers have been known to alter materials, substituting copper conductors for aluminium, ...
Northern Cape copper revival gains momentum as Orion secures R180 million boost
- Diamond Fields Advertiser, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 14:00

... as well as several new investors. The funding will be directed towards the development of the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine near Prieska and the Okiep Copper Project in Namaqualand - two historic Northern Cape mining regions that Orion hopes to transform into major modern copper production hubs. Orion Minerals chief executive officer Tony Lennox described the capital raise as a ...
South Africa bets on Junior Miners' Future - Can it deliver?
- Mining Review, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 13:00

... to your favourites for mining content you can trust According to Mantashe's recent budget vote speech in Parliament, 13 projects have already received funding through the JMEF, with exploration activity underway in commodities including rare earth elements, copper, nickel and gold. These developments matter because exploration has historically been one of South Africa's weakest mining indicators. Investors have long cited ...
South Africa Must Not Trade Away Its Conscience
- IOL, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 10:00

... convenient. Yet convenience has an alarming habit of silencing conscience. India exports substantial volumes of finished goods to South Africa, including pharmaceuticals, vehicles, machinery, chemicals, electrical equipment, textiles and processed industrial products. South Africa, in return, largely exports raw materials and primary commodities such as coal, gold, manganese ore, copper, aluminium, iron ore, wool, citrus, pears and other agricultural produce. ...
Alienware expands gaming lineup
- Gadget, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 07:00

... visuals: 15.3-inch, 16:10 WUXGA (1920x1200) panel and 165Hz refresh rate to deliver smooth gameplay. Advanced thermals: Cryo-tech cooling solution maintains system stability even during the most demanding sessions via 2 fans, 3 copper heat pipes, and a single rear exhaust that expels hot air from critical components. Precision cooled: Cryo-Chamber structure is designed for greater air intake, strategically focusing airflow ...
Senior Doctor Resigns from Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, Cites Systemic Corruption
- South Africa Today, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 06:00

... that can delay vital equipment orders by up to a year. The issues, he stressed, are not isolated to Charlotte Maxeke. Baragwanath, Helen Joseph, and Rahima Moosa hospitals face similar infrastructure and staffing pressures. Theft of materials like copper pipes continues with no reported prosecutions, and the system has failed to keep pace with Gauteng's growing patient population. Prof. Mahomed ...
Review: Suzuki Across GLX hits the sweet spot for South African buyers
- IOL, South Africa - 26 May 2026, 06:00

... out dashboard and a 10.2-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that surprised with how quickly it connected and stayed connected throughout the time we had it. Good on Suzuki for retaining manual controls for the air conditioning and a rotary dial for volume adjustment. The seats in the GLX are synthetic leather with copper stitching, ventilated ...