Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist

The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand

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Eskom spends more than half of its quarterly budget on diesel
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom spends more than half of its quarterly budget on diesel

Critics suggest the utility has caved in to political pressure to keep the lights on at all costs ahead of the 29  May elections

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Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis
/ 11 March 2024

Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis

Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation, electricity minister says

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Ramokgopa happy with Eskom’s progress on electricity supply, credits maintenance
/ 26 February 2024

Ramokgopa happy with Eskom’s progress on electricity supply, credits maintenance

The power utility needs to put in place mechanisms to get access to funds for the shift to renewable energy

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Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges
/ 23 February 2024

Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges

Only 10% of the funds promised to South Africa have been transferred, but are sitting with the treasury

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