The nearly R1-billion budget is in addition to the multibillion-rand nuclear plans SA is considering rolling out as part of its electricity road map.
The national energy regulator says consumers will be considered when it reviews Eskom’s proposal for another electricity price hike.
Eskom has warned that its R7-billion profit will not be enough to meet its revenue shortfall over the next five years and keep the lights on.
The national department of transport has insisted that Gauteng has no authority to review the province’s controversial e-tolling system.
A report has shown that top executives at JSE-listed firms got salary increases well above inflation plus other perks last year.
Those working in travel say SA’s tourism industry faces devastating consequences if the new immigration regulations are not delayed.
The manufacturing strike comes on top of low growth and rising inflation.
Market dominance is killing smaller companies, the Competition Commission has been told.
The state seems set on going the atomic route despite the huge financial implications.
Analysts have had mixed reactions to President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address, which many say did not note the country’s economic pressures.