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Mantashe’s draft electricity plan finally approved by cabinet
The updated long-term blueprint for the country’s power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand needs
World Bank loan will support South Africa’s energy transition
The global financier announced that it had approved a $1 billion loan to help the country’s shift to cleaner forms of energy
Bill opens way for SA to leave fossil fuels behind
Legislation will compel the government to act on climate change but there are still several concerns
Cyril Ramaphosa calls for ‘restraint’ in Israel-Palestine conflict
The president said South Africa could relate to the plight of Palestine
Makwana says he still has Eskom’s ‘best interests’ at heart
The outgoing chairman told news editors he was shown the door but praises Pravin Gordhan for ‘amicable’ conclusion of his tenure
Boycott Israeli imports, urges ANC at pro-Palestine rally
Nomvula Mokonyane says Israel’s embassy in South Africa must be shut
Mkhwebane says EFF would be ‘wise’ to place her in ‘position of authority’
But party members say they have had enough of being sidelined for high-profile newcomers who haven’t put in the hours
Green hydrogen can boost economy create jobs, says Ramaphosa
However, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa believes green hydrogen technology still needs to mature.
Eskom welcomes coal theft syndicate crackdown
The revenue service said the syndicates significantly contribute to the energy crisis and load-shedding
Former Eskom chair Makgoba calls out ‘meddlesome’ Pravin Gordhan
The minister’s leadership style is marred by micro-management and interference, according to industry leaders
Solar panel theft soars as black market grows
The growing black market is causing havoc for those investing in alternative energy sources
Presidential Climate Commission says no to new coal-fired power stations and nuclear energy
Local and international studies indicate that renewable energy systems, if well managed, are still a secure and least cost option
If it’s not coal, then go for nuclear, says energy department
The mineral resources and energy department is pushing for nuclear power but experts argue that this is unsafe and will take too long to implement
Plan to extend longevity of coal power stations is a slap in the face for Just Transition
The electricity minister’s plan will be discussed at a special cabinet meeting called by President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mantashe dares Ramaphosa to fire him
A proposal to move some of energy minister Gwede Mantashe’s powers to the electricity ministry could result in a battle between him and the president