The FIFA Quality Programme has selected Signify as a Preferred Provider for floodlights, recognising that the company's lighting solutions meet the football governing body's highest quality standards. The designation establishes Signify as a trusted and recommended provider within the global football industry.
As a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights (FPP), Signify meets rigorous product, production, and system infrastructure performance requirements. The company will also collaborate with the FIFA Quality Programme to drive research and development in sports floodlighting, advancing future technical standards.
The recognition reflects the transformative impact Signify's floodlights have already made on the game-day experience. World-class illumination ensures optimal match conditions for players, spectators, and millions of TV viewers worldwide. Superior lighting also plays a critical role in supporting optical-based technologies such as video assistant referee systems, goal-line technology, and optical tracking.
Stadium lighting from Signify extends beyond functionality, creating opportunities for additional entertainment at major events through customised light shows before, during, and after matches.
Elsewhere in the issue, we look at Distribution Earthing, Lightning and Surge Protection; Cables and Cable Accessories; and Lighting
MCE Electric explores the critical role of compliance in the South African electrical industry for 2026
As we enter 2026, compliance in South Africa's electrical sector remains paramount, driven by evolving standards that prioritise safety, sustainability, and innovation. With the industry's growth fuelled by renewable energy adoption and infrastructure demands, adhering to regulations like SANS 10142 is essential to mitigate risks, ensure reliability, and avoid penalties. Non-compliance can lead to hazards, legal liabilities, and financial losses, underscoring the need for proactive adaptation amid global and local pressures.
Revolutionise fault location, maximise solar production
Comtest is offering the Fluke GFL-1500 solar ground fault locator, a frontline troubleshooting tool that helps technicians pinpoint active ground faults in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It works by producing a traceable signal in the array, allowing for fast, intuitive, non-contact tracing directly to the fault location.
Switch Ultra wiring accessories range launches for the residential and commercial markets
The Switch Ultra Range, a new collection of wiring accessories designed for residential and commercial applications, has been developed for the South African market. Available in white and graphite finishes, the range introduces a slimline aesthetic characterised by integrated fluorescent inserts for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
Grounded in safety: the real backbone of any electrical installation
While smart technologies and sleek fittings often steal the spotlight in modern electrical systems, it's the unseen essentials that do the heavy lifting, keeping people, property, and systems safe. Among these, earthing, lightning and surge protection, and the often-underappreciated world of cables and cable accessories, form the foundation of every reliable installation, according to Voltex.
Solar electromagnetics and our planet
This article was inspired by a presentation by Stefan Burns (geophysicist), in which he explored how increases in the energy output of the sun during solar flare activity result in higher energy levels at the ground and can ground aeroplanes and disable satellites.
Key design features, functions, and testing of cable glands
The compulsory SANS 1213:2018 standard for industrial cable glands defines cable glands as devices designed to permit the entry of armoured or flexible cable or insulated conductors into an enclosure while providing sealing and retention. They also offer other important functions such as earthing, bonding, insulation, cable guarding, strain relief, or combinations of these. CCG explores this topic in more detail.
Aberdare Cables launches copper anti-theft cable solution for house connections using bi-metals
Copper cable theft has been a major challenge for municipalities and utilities, locally and regionally, negatively impacting service delivery to customers. Aberdare Cables has, over the years, been involved in regional work to support municipalities, Eskom, and other authorities and utilities in the fight against copper theft and the related service delivery interruptions.
Why Three-D trusts HEX brass cable glands and lugs for the toughest conditions
For more than 40 years, Three-D Agencies has been a reputable cable accessories distributor throughout Southern Africa. When it comes to these types of components, such as cable glands and lugs, the quality and material selection are important. In the extreme environments that exist in South Africa, HEX brass cable glands and lugs are robust and reliable choices for keeping operations safe and efficient.
Synerji Electrical expands lighting portfolio with new CCT bulkhead range
Synerji Electrical has announced the arrival of its new CCT bulkhead lighting range, offering specifiers and installers a versatile, durable solution for indoor and outdoor applications across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Understanding the difference between lumens and lux: why both matter in lighting design
In the world of lighting, two terms often surface when discussing brightness and performance: lumens and lux. While they sound similar and both relate to light, they measure very different things and understanding their distinction is essential for anyone specifying, designing, or installing lighting systems. Aurora Lighting Africa believes that informed choices lead to better, more efficient, and more sustainable lighting outcomes.
Because every room deserves to feel better
Great design doesn’t just decorate a room; it defines how it feels to live in it. With Eurolux’s new collection of ceiling and mist fans, ambience becomes an effortless part of the aesthetic.
Lighting up the night: how South Africa helped make Formula 1 history
On 28 September 1892, Mansfield, Pennsylvania, hosted what is widely regarded as the first outdoor sporting event broadcast under lights – a football game that marked the dawn of illuminated sport. Exactly 116 years later, on 28 September 2008, Singapore staged Formula 1’s first night race. While the American football match had no South African connection, the story of F1 night racing most certainly does.
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