Eskom: The power(less) connection
While Eskom nestles on a R50-billion pile of money, everyone from manufacturers to residents are reeling as rising electricity prices hit home.
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SA, we cannot say we are free
The ANC has privatised the struggle and rules on behalf of capital in our neo-apartheid democracy, writes Ayanda Kota.
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Cold and desolate in the dead zone
The 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster puts in focus recent events in Japan and South Africa's own plans to go nuclear.
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Green energy coordination headache
The state's plan to green the economy is going to test the government's ability to coordinate departments and agencies.
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Govt tweaks energy policy
Renewable energy gets a greater share and nuclear gets slightly less, but still there are risks in the system.
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Eskom wants enforced energy savings
Eskom is pushing for a mandatory power conservation programme that would force particularly heavy consumers to save power.
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Lower carbon plan excluded
The hearings into the Integrated Resource Plan come at a time when there is growing concern about the country's energy future.
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Resource plan gets dim reception
IRP2010 is gearing up to supply too much power, as it ignores the effect of efficiency measures.
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Eskom's early Xmas gift
Eskom will get additional loan guarantees amounting to R350-billion, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan confirmed.
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Renewable energy given walk-on role
The IRP2010 is no more than a sop to environmental and political pressures while nuclear is the star.
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