Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced that the province is significantly ahead of schedule in developing renewable energy capacity, with the ambitious goal of establishing energy sustainability through solar power and battery storage systems. Speaking at the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2025 conference, Winde emphasized that despite the current absence of loadshedding, South Africa continues to face an energy crisis that demands urgent action.
R8-Billion Cape Winelands Airport Clears Environmental Hurdle
The Western Cape government has granted environmental authorization for the R8-billion Cape Winelands Airport development. The project, which transforms the former Fisantekraal Airport, is now cleared to proceed with detailed planning for a 2028 opening.