Western Cape Business 2020 edition
A unique guide to business, investment and tourism in the Western Cape. The 2020 edition of Western Cape Business is the 13th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2005, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Western Cape. The Western Cape has several investment and business opportunities. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, a special feature examines the water sector in the light of the drought which led to many people rethinking their approach to this vital resource. The journal contains news and information from business and investment agencies and bodies such as the Cape Chamber of Commerce, the Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum and Wesgro, the Western Cape’s dedicated tourism, trade and investment agency for the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town. Updated information on the Western Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
A unique guide to business, investment and tourism in the Western Cape.
The 2020 edition of Western Cape Business is the 13th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2005, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Western Cape.
The Western Cape has several investment and business opportunities. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, a special feature examines the water sector in the light of the drought which led to many people rethinking their approach to this vital resource. The journal contains news and information from business and investment agencies and bodies such as the Cape Chamber of Commerce, the Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum and Wesgro, the Western Cape’s dedicated tourism, trade and investment agency for the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town.
Updated information on the Western Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
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grade to HD quality using a local<br />
lighting brand. The Maritz solution<br />
not only saved close to R3-million,<br />
but provided a 10-year warranty,<br />
resulting in further savings for<br />
the client.<br />
Musco 1500w metal halide<br />
luminaries were installed for field<br />
lighting and LED luminaries for<br />
emergency lighting. The stadium’s<br />
generator was upgraded to<br />
110KVa. Using any other system<br />
would have required the upgrade<br />
of the power supply, but this was<br />
not necessary as the Musco system<br />
uses approximately 25% less power<br />
than conventional systems<br />
Eastern <strong>Cape</strong><br />
In 2017, St George’s Park became the world’s first International Cricket<br />
Council-compliant, LED-lit stadium and the first such stadium to be fitted<br />
with theatrics. Over four days in December 2017, the famous ground<br />
celebrated the landmark of being the first South African venue to host<br />
a day-night Test match, against Zimbabwe. The R27-million contract<br />
was completed on time and on budget by a team from Maritz Electrical<br />
led by Warren Williams. Two project managers from Musco Lighting<br />
supported the installation. The lights on top of the Duckpond Pavilion<br />
were hoisted at night, the process being illuminated by floodlight.<br />
Project Manager Diketso Kumalo reports that the six-month contract<br />
to install LED energy-saving lights at East London Airport was completed<br />
on time and on budget. Says Kumalo, “One of our goals for all projects<br />
that we do is to satisfy the client and leave them with a happy face.”<br />
LED lighting can significantly reduce power consumption. Maritz<br />
Lighting’s pre-installation and post-installation testing confirmed that<br />
East London Airport will be saving on electricity costs.<br />
The Maritz contract with the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality<br />
entails providing mast lighting to informal settlements across the municipality.<br />
“We are providing them with 20m-high masts with LED<br />
luminaires,” says Kumalo. “LED consumes much less power compared<br />
to high-pressure sodium or metal halide although the LED the lux level<br />
is better.” Costs will be reduced and the power of illumination will be<br />
better for residents.<br />
Kumalo says that there is a possibility that Maritz Electrical might<br />
open an Eastern <strong>Cape</strong> office. “Our presence is growing,” he notes.<br />
“Depending on the amount of work we receive from the province, we<br />
might be looking at opening another office in the Eastern <strong>Cape</strong>.” Kumalo<br />
points out that Maritz Electrical’s expertise extends beyond lighting.<br />
“We do a variety of electrical works. We also offer project management,<br />
consulting, compliance and hazardous area classification and MV and<br />
LV maintenance.”<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Cape</strong><br />
The municipal authorities of Overstrand and Stellenbosch have contracted<br />
Maritz Electrical to work on low-cost housing projects. This is a big<br />
market and Maritz Electrical is building its skills set in this area. Aspects<br />
of this market include reticulation, electrification, street lights, road-side<br />
furniture and mini-substations. ■<br />
67 WESTERN CAPE BUSINESS <strong>2020</strong>
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