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Last update: 9 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The US and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on critical mineral agreements, with discussions described as “very early stage” but aimed at reducing reliance on China for minerals used in defence, electronics and energy tech. EV Charging Push: CHARGE launched South Africa’s first off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations on the N3 corridor (Reitz Interchange in Free State, with a second site in KZN opening next), backed by a R100m DBSA investment. Junior Mining Gets Cash: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the R400m Junior Mining Exploration Fund has already backed 13 projects since 2024, boosted by a R600m Anglo American injection and PIC funding. Energy Reality Check: Eskom plans a nine-hour power cut in Soweto townships (Jabavu, Klipspruit Extension 2, Moroka) for emergency maintenance. Retail Property Deal: Fortress secured Competition Commission approval to take a controlling 51% stake in Balfour Mall, setting up a major redevelopment. Water & Safety: Norfund’s acquisition of minority control in Nafasi Water Technologies was unconditionally approved by the Competition Tribunal.
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