Hartmut Winkler

Why South Africa’s electricity blackouts are set to continue for the next five years

Opinion Hartmut Winkler - 6 Apr 2021

South Africa is once more experiencing periodic power cuts. These typically take the form of scheduled supply interruptions, for two to four hours a...

Why nuclear power for African countries doesn’t make sense

Article Hartmut Winkler - 17 May 2018

Are there cheaper alternatives to nuclear power to alleviate energy shortages in Africa?

Eskom should boost its output of in-house renewables

Article Hartmut Winkler - 3 Apr 2018

Pressing ahead with coal and nuclear power generation projects has come at a huge and unsustainable cost – to both Eskom and the country

Why decommissioning Koeberg nuclear plant won’t be easy

Article Hartmut Winkler - 28 Jan 2018

For South Africa decommissioning its nuclear plant Koeberg is a reality that cannot be ignored much longer

Zuma’s last ditch effort to ram through a nuclear power deal

Article Hartmut Winkler - 9 Nov 2017

President Jacob Zuma's efforts to promote his unpopular nuclear project are weakening him politically but he still seems keen to pursue it.

Fears mount over true motivations for SA’s planned nuclear deal

Analysis Hartmut Winkler - 27 Sep 2016

The decision on whether to proceed with the nuclear plan is destined to become the defining moment of the Jacob Zuma presidency.

SA’s developing solar energy landscape explained

Article Hartmut Winkler - 5 Jan 2016

Solar power has a key piece to play as South Africa continues to assemble its large energy puzzle.

Why South Africa should not build eight new nuclear power stations

Analysis Hartmut Winkler - 5 Nov 2015

South Africa has plans to build new power stations despite many calling for no nuclear energy in the country.

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Prosus announces open-ended share repurchase programme

Naspers delivers strong revenue growth with profitable core operations; announces open-ended share repurchase programme

Making a difference for our future leaders

ESG investing in China: Considerations for sustainable portfolios

Lack of accountability and consequence management plagues local government

Municipal finance management continues to deteriorate

Strategic African Women In Leadership

Sustainability takes centre stage at BAT South Africa