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Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa, situated on the country's south-eastern coast. Its capital is Bhisho, though the province's largest cities are Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and East London. The Eastern Cape is the second-largest province by area and has a population of approximately seven-million people. The province's economy is anchored by manufacturing, particularly automotive production in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, agriculture, forestry and tourism. It is home to significant citrus and livestock farming, as well as extensive forestry plantations. The Eastern Cape also holds substantial renewable-energy potential, with wind and solar projects increasingly contributing to the energy mix. Infrastructure development, including water projects such as the Mzimvubu Water Project, is central to addressing service-delivery challenges and unlocking economic growth. The province faces persistent socioeconomic challenges, including high unemployment and poverty rates, alongside infrastructure backlogs in rural areas. Governance is vested in a provincial legislature and executive council. The Eastern Cape is culturally significant as the birthplace of many anti-apartheid leaders, including Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, and remains a key region in South Africa's political and economic landscape.

Eastern Cape Updates


Unit number one-million
Volkswagen Group Africa produces one-millionth Polo at its Kariega plant
2nd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached a major milestone with the production of the one-millionth current generation Polo at its Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape. Lucky number one-million is... 


An image of Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré
DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 


A generic image of a citrus tree
South Africa was world’s largest citrus exporter in 2025 – CGA
29th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says South Africa exported 2.9-million tonnes of citrus in 2025, making it the world’s largest citrus exporter by... 


Department lays the groundwork for South Africa’s future water security
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to advance national bulk water and national resource projects across South Africa. During her Budget Vote speech this month, Water and... 


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Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 6, South Africa – update
29th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The first project under Bid Window 6 has reached commercial operation. 


Transport Minister Babara Creecy speaking at the signing of the terminal operator agreement between TNPA and Ukwanda LNG.
TNPA signs 25-year LNG terminal agreement for Port of Ngqura
28th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Ukwanda LNG, to develop an onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility... 


BMG celebrates its new facility at Nampo Park
BMG celebrates its new facility at Nampo Park
28th May 2026

Nampo 2026 was extra special for BMG, as the team celebrated this year’s show in its new home at Nampo Park in Bothaville. “We first exhibited at Nampo 12 years ago in a small tent with a few hay... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft launch mobile digital lab in North West
28th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have teamed up to launch a solar-powered mobile digital lab at the Royal Bafokeng... 


James Mackay
Opinion: Unpacking Minister Ramokgopa's electricity sector plan for the year ahead
25th May 2026

In this article, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay provides a breakdown of the budget vote presented by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa in Parliament earlier... 


Gauteng remains S Africa’s corruption epicentre – Corruption Watch
Gauteng remains S Africa’s corruption epicentre – Corruption Watch
25th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch on Monday noted a persistent crisis of governance across multiple sectors, with local government and public safety institutions drawing the highest volume of... 


On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s copper, green hydrogen and platinum sectors gain momentum. 


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Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has advanced, with the selection of a $1-billion green hydrogen-generating electrolyser and ammonia-loop solution capable of producing one-million tonnes of green ammonia a year at... 


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ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Airports Company South Africa will spend an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand the Cape Town International Airport. 


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FAW manufacturing plant expansion, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

FAW is expanding its truck assembly plant the Coega Industrial Development Zone.  


Wind farm and solar panels
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 5, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

In May this year, the High Court ordered the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy to release tender documentation linked to BW 5 and 6 of the REIPPPP to local Solar PV module... 


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Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 6, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

In October 2022, the former Department Mineral Resources and Energy announced that 56 wind and solar PV projects had been submitted by prospective bidders under BW 6. However, only six bidders were... 


Transmission infrastructure, solar PV panels and wind turbines
Grid, renewable-energy expansions should proceed in parallel
21st May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

In South Africa, plans for strengthening the country's electricity transmission grid and further increasing renewable energy generating capacity are not yet in alignment, JUWI Renewable Energy... 


Envusa inaugurates K2 renewable energy projects
Envusa inaugurates K2 renewable energy projects
20th May 2026

Energy trader Envusa Energy in April inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2, or K2, cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape and bordering the Northern Cape. Tasneem Bulbulia... 


Tribunal approves Cape Forests merger
19th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger that will see Cape Forests Products acquire MTO Forestry and PG Bison Southern Cape (PGBSC), and has cleared the transaction with enhanced... 


Proposed Gauteng green-methanol-from-wastewater plant gets $4m funding support
19th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Emerging market blended finance investment manager Climate Investor Three has, through its affiliate SA-H2 Fund Managers, signed a $4-million development funding agreement with project developer... 


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