South Africa unveils first wave of green hydrogen projects
South Africa unveils first wave of green hydrogen projects. South Africa has unveiled six green hydrogen projects spanning sustainable fuels, industrial decarbonisation and green manufacturing, as it seeks to attract investment and expand the sector.
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Image: IEC/ Facebook More than 136,000 candidates will contest South Africa’s November 4 local government elections after 5,096 candidates were disqualified during the IEC’s statutory review process. Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said on Wednesday that 136,790 candidates had met the statutory requirements to contest seats across eight metropolitan municipalities, 44 district municipalities and 205 local municipalities. Download the latest IOL App for Android and IOS nowAsk AIRelated Topics:iecsy mamabololge20262026 local government elections2026 electionspolitical parties and movementsWednesday, September 16, 2026NewsCrime and CourtsSouth AfricaAfricaWorldBRICSEducationEnergyEnvironmentFeel GoodGovernment at WorkOpinionPoliticsOpinionOpinionNewsPoliticsEntertainmentLifestyleTechSportBusinessJobsEconomyPropertyWindow on ChinaHybrid WorkingEntertainmentCelebrity NewsStreamingMoviesMusicBooksWhats OnJoburgDurbanCape TownPretoriaOpinionLifestyleHealthBeautyFashionFoodRelationshipsParentingCompetitionsOpinionTravelLocalInternationalTechSoftware and InternetEsportsOpinionSportSoccerPSLRugbyCricketMMABettingOpinionHorse RacingMotoringReviewsLaunchesIndustry NewsMotorsport
News Politics‘Think twice’ – Rubio’s visa threat to SA politiciansXolile Mtembu|Published 38 minutes agoAsk AI 6minPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has frequently denied charges of a white genocide in South Africa. Image: FILESouth Africa's politicians may soon have to think twice before packing their bags for America. "However, we remain committed to addressing these challenges through our constitutional institutions, democratic processes and the rule of law, with the aim of building a more equal and inclusive society for all South Africans.
Trump presented material he said showed evidence of attacks on white South Africans.
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Ramaphosa pushed back against the claims and said violent crime affects South Africans across racial lines. Ramaphosa has also defended the country’s land reform programme and rejected claims that the country is engaged in a campaign against white South Africans. Crime affects all and disproportionately affects black South Africans, particularly Africans, due to their positioning at the bottom of SA’s pyramid structures, economy and social system,” she said. "The MK Party condemns the visa restrictions announced by Rubio against South Africans allegedly supporting racial discrimination, uncompensated land seizures or incitement against minorities," Mahlangu said.
It is a hostile political intervention aimed at intimidating South African leaders, legislators and citizens who support lawful land restitution and economic transformation," he said. However, opposition to the ANC will never make us collaborators in an attack on South African sovereignty," he said. Our country has a devastating violent-crime crisis affecting communities of every race, but no credible evidence establishes a state-directed campaign to destroy white South Africans, nor has South Africa implemented the mass confiscation of white-owned farms alleged by Washington,” he said.
FF Plus welcomes pressure on the governmentFF Plus leader Dr Corne Mulder said the latest US visa restrictions were the consequence of what he described as the South African government’s failure to respond to conditions raised by Washington.
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"The FF Plus wishes to make the following very clear to the South African government, and especially Mr Magwenya: There is a clear deadline. These are conditions described by the FF Plus as having been conveyed to the South African government following a visit to Washington DC in June last year. IOLAsk AIRelated Topics:politicsdonald trumpafrikaner refugeeswhite genocideWednesday, September 16, 2026NewsCrime and CourtsSouth AfricaAfricaWorldBRICSEducationEnergyEnvironmentFeel GoodGovernment at WorkOpinionPoliticsOpinionOpinionNewsPoliticsEntertainmentLifestyleTechSportBusinessJobsEconomyPropertyWindow on ChinaHybrid WorkingEntertainmentCelebrity NewsStreamingMoviesMusicBooksWhats OnJoburgDurbanCape TownPretoriaOpinionLifestyleHealthBeautyFashionFoodRelationshipsParentingCompetitionsOpinionTravelLocalInternationalTechSoftware and InternetEsportsOpinionSportSoccerPSLRugbyCricketMMABettingOpinionHorse RacingMotoringReviewsLaunchesIndustry NewsMotorsport
The discovery of eight women’s bodies in Gauteng has renewed questions about South Africa’s response to gender-based violence, police transparency and the responsibility of men to prevent violence against women. The discovery of the bodies of women, who tend to be in their late 20s and 30s, has highlighted the plight women face with gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. Cachalia added that it was perhaps a time to reflect for the people of South Africa.
Police said the body had been found in the Kaalspruit River, which runs behind the Mall of Thembisa. 'What have we become as South Africans? ' IOL journalist Kamogelo Moichela spoke with community leaders about the grim discovery on Tuesday. "And then we came here, and we were appalled by what is happening in South Africa.
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IOL NewsAsk AIRelated Topics:murdersapssa police servicekempton park killingscrime and courtsfemicideWednesday, September 16, 2026NewsCrime and CourtsSouth AfricaAfricaWorldBRICSEducationEnergyEnvironmentFeel GoodGovernment at WorkOpinionPoliticsOpinionOpinionNewsPoliticsEntertainmentLifestyleTechSportBusinessJobsEconomyPropertyWindow on ChinaHybrid WorkingEntertainmentCelebrity NewsStreamingMoviesMusicBooksWhats OnJoburgDurbanCape TownPretoriaOpinionLifestyleHealthBeautyFashionFoodRelationshipsParentingCompetitionsOpinionTravelLocalInternationalTechSoftware and InternetEsportsOpinionSportSoccerPSLRugbyCricketMMABettingOpinionHorse RacingMotoringReviewsLaunchesIndustry NewsMotorsport "Right now, eight African women have been murdered by what appears to be a serial killer," she said. News PoliticsMore than 136,000 candidates cleared to contest November local government electionsHope Ntanzi|Published 8 minutes agoAsk AI 5minIEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says more than 136,000 candidates have been cleared to contest the November 4 local government elections, as preparations enter their final stages.
The candidates will compete for 10,526 seats, with the number of contestants significantly higher than in the 2021 local government elections. In 2021, 95,427 candidates were certified to contest 10,478 seats. Mamabolo said the finalisation of the candidate list marked an important stage in the election timetable. “It provides political parties, independent candidates, and the public with certainty regarding the contestants who appear on the ballot paper. ”The final figure includes about 98,000 party-nominated candidates contesting ward seats, 38,000 candidates for proportional representation seats and 621 independent candidates contesting ward seats.
The report has been compiled by The Daily Waves using information reported across iol.co.za. Details are presented according to the information available at the time of publication and may change as authorities, organisers or other relevant parties provide updates.