Minister Mondli Gungubele announced that the South African Cabinet has approved a series of measures to combat the negative impact of unrestricted scrap metal trade on public infrastructure and the economy. These measures aim to regulate the trade of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to mitigate damages. The country will work on publishing the detailed measures in the Government Gazette after processing the legal requirements. Simultaneously, South Africa will collaborate with regional organizations to combat this issue collectively. Additionally, South Africa is set to host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium in Cape Town, focusing on the growth potential of green hydrogen. The symposium will bring together various stakeholders to showcase the country's large green hydrogen production facilities. There is a rising demand for green hydrogen-based products like ammonia and synthetic jet fuels. The Department of Science and Innovation is actively researching green hydrogen, with a specific focus on green mobility and the utilization of platinum group metals. The approved Hydrogen Society Roadmap aims to align public and private stakeholders towards deploying hydrogen technologies for economic development and sustainability goals. Despite the current reliance on non-renewable sources like coal and natural gas for hydrogen production in South Africa, the emphasis is shifting towards green hydrogen for a more sustainable future.