In the township, an electricity gap can always be plugged
Cable theft is so rife in the townships that ordinary people have found "clever" ways of connecting to power illegally, writes Tiisetso Makube.
Energy minister calls for tighter electricity efficiency
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says her department will focus on energy efficiency in municipalities and will address results of lowered revenue.
R120-billion clean power boom
Bids will bring 3 750 megawatts of alternative energy on to the grid within the next three years at a total cost of R120-billion.
Eskom 'must put SA's needs first'
In the face of the threat of load shedding, Eskom is being challenged to cut back on exports.
Eskom to get R20bn from state
Government announced Cabinet has approved a R20-billion equity injection for Eskom over three years in a bid to strengthen the utility's finances.
The shabby economy
Where efficiency and diversity could shape energy policy, coal and Eskom dominate. Are the ANC's investments in Chancellor House to blame?
Manuel: Energy crisis needs to be taken more seriously
SA has been lulled into a false sense of security that there is sufficient energy, but that it is just going to cost more, Trevor Manuel says.
