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Gqeberha – A patch left after home carpet spot cleaning is not always the original stain. Dirt-attracting residue or colour damage can leave the owner facing a different problem, and True Clean is encouraging residents to explain what they have already applied before arranging a clean. The distinction is supported by the Institute of Inspection, …
Headlines report falling battery prices, LFPs dominating stationary storage, and sodium-ion edging into utility tenders. These market swings point to the chemistry likely to dominate the global storage race and what it could mean for grid operators, end users and investors. Battery cell manufacturing overcapacity and fierce competition drove lithium-ion (Li-ion) prices down over the …
Table of Contents The Germiston supplier sells rotary and dual-action polishers, wool, foam and microfibre pads, sisal and cotton buffs and staged compounds, with starter kits. GERMISTON, South Africa – The swirl marks on a dark car usually tell the story of the wrong machine, the wrong pad or too much compound. Polisher, a polishing …
An IDC guarantee now covers half the risk on ESCO loans to public entities, yet bankers say projects, not money, are holding energy efficiency back. South Africa has capital for energy efficiency, but financiers at the AEE Africa conference in Cape Town could not find enough bankable projects. That message ran through the opening day …
One could think of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as the US service station for all American things nuclear. Here we explores the Laboratory’s role in microreactors and recent developments in the field. Since 1949, 52 research reactors at INL have been built to test how to use nuclear systems safely. While all but four …
Former Springbok captain joins RoadCover to champion road safety and help South Africans better understand their rights after a road accident Johannesburg, South Africa – Every sporting legend has a journey and every journey has a road. Former Springbok captain and Rugby World Cup winner John Smit is embarking on a new chapter as a …
As the new round of storage procurement plans advances, South Africa’s energy transition is entering a new phase centred on delivery capability and system flexibility. For South Africa, the next phase of the challenge is clear: it is about converting the country’s high-quality wind and solar resources into reliable, affordable and dispatchable electricity, and ultimately …
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) – True Clean has launched an interactive ant-control guide on its website, giving homeowners a visual way to explore where ants may be coming from and what needs attention. The new page is the first in a planned collection of interactive pest guides, with more subjects to follow. At the centre of …
Eskom’s recovery has moved South Africa’s energy debate past keeping the lights on. Government now wants energy efficiency experts in the room before costs lock in. That was the message from Subesh Pillay, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. He delivered the minister’s address at the Association of …
As competition intensifies and customer expectations evolve, incentive programmes are a critical tool across the automotive value chain An influx of new international brands, evolving consumer expectations and mounting operational pressures are reshaping how manufacturers and dealer networks compete in South Africa’s automotive sector, which is undergoing a profound shift. In this environment, performance incentives …
iCAUR V27 Takes top interior design honours at 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award The iCAUR V27 was named Best Interior Design in the Premium Car category at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award. Judges praised the cabin’s blend of modern styling, everyday functionality, and intuitive technology. This win builds on the momentum of the V23, …
Table of Contents With fuel above R30 a litre, Weelee’s team is on hand at its Centurion megastore and online to help families match their vehicle to their journey For many South African families, December means a long drive to the coast, to Limpopo or to family in another province. With public schools closing on …
In less than a month’s time everyone who is involved in the climate negotiations process will travel to Turkey for COP31. I am referring to the international body authorised to address climate change, the Conference of the Parties, the COPs, where politicians, businessmen, lobbyists, civil society groups and scientists, gather to discuss where we are …
In 2025, the global wind energy sector crossed a historic threshold, installing a record-breaking 165GW of new capacity and pushing cumulative wind capacity past 1,299GW. Amid this growth, three African countries stand out: Egypt has passed the 3GW mark, Kenya’s wind fleet holds steady at 436MW, and South Africa has more than 4GW of operational …
Gqeberha: A dog’s favourite patch of grass can be as useful to a flea-control enquiry as its bed indoors. True Clean is explaining why its work at a property starts with asking where the animals spend their time, and why the pet and the home need separate attention. Diederik Visser, who handles pest control at …
Across Africa, power systems are undergoing a profound transformation. Rapid population growth, urbanisation, industrial development and ambitious electrification goals are increasing pressure on networks that must improve reliability, integrate growing volumes of renewable energy and strengthen regional interconnections. For utilities, regulators and governments, this creates a dual challenge: planning future power systems while modernising the …
Gqeberha – Finding fish moths in a kitchen cupboard can lead to a wider inspection than the homeowner expects. At True Clean, Diederik Visser starts with where the insects are being seen and checks for damp areas as well as activity elsewhere in the house. Silverfish, commonly called fish moths, feature in enquiries about kitchen …
The OMODA X made its global debut in Wuhu, China, previewing the next evolution of OMODA’s Cyber Mecha design language. The X builds on the design direction introduced by the C4, which is due to launch and later enter production in South Africa in 2027. OMODA X forms part of a broader next-generation product push, …
OMODA & JAECOO officially launch J5 SHS and J5 BEV, expanding its electrified line-up in South Africa OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has expanded the local J5 line-up with the J5 SHS and J5 BEV, giving customers a choice of petrol, hybrid and fully electric powertrains. The J5 SHS combines a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine …
TT Waterproofing has published two guides on rooftop terrace membranes and ridge cap re-bedding, helping Gauteng homeowners act before hidden roof failures reach the ceiling below. PRETORIA, South Africa — TT Waterproofing has published two new guides for homeowners and developers across Gauteng on roof-level waterproofing problems that rarely show themselves until damage is already …
Gqeberha – Customer feedback offers a useful starting point for homeowners comparing pest-control companies in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha. For True Clean, historical customer messages describe both the experience of dealing with the business and what customers noticed after visits. Following an inspection-and-certificate booking, one customer sent the company a recommendation they said they had also shared …
Traditional geothermal power needs natural hot water and porous rock to be tapped. Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), by contrast, use a human-made underground reservoir to generate electricity. The IEA posits in its Future of Geothermal Energy report that about one-fifth of the world’s EGS power potential exists in Africa, which also houses the largest untapped …
Gqeberha – Before a rug reaches the washing stage at True Clean, it goes onto a shaker table. Sand and grit are loosened from the base of the rug while it is still dry. A stain is easy to point out when booking a clean. The material worked down into the rug is less obvious. …
Gqeberha – Noise in the roof is one reason residents call True Clean about birds. Reports of tiny pests inside the house can be another, says Diederik Visser, whose enquiries sometimes lead from the living space to a nest overhead. The two complaints may reach him in different ways. A resident may have watched birds …