The mining industry suffers when there are problems with electricity supply, infrastructure and transport
Investigations have shown that there is excessive ash slurry build-up, which has compromised the integrity of the flue and the chimney
Parliament’s Scopa wants Eskom to provide a “road map” for when load-shedding will end, saying the committee cannot hold the state-owned entity accountable without a timeline
The utility is unlikely to find a replacement for Andre de Ruyter before his three-month notice period ends
Eskom’s chairperson said maintenance and repairs plus issues such as leadership, organisational culture and internal controls will be dealt with
The Democratic Alliance says the 18% electricity price hike is unconstitutional, while other parties are likely to file a wider challenge on the power crisis
ANC MPs blurred party and state lines by summoning Eskom’s top brass to a caucus meeting
The ruling party’s conference declaration has ignored the land expropriation without compensation bill
Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around
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Utility beefs up security at power plants to prevent more damage as collusion cases are exposed
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Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high
2022 was a clear indication that the worst is yet to come for the embattled power utility and South Africans
This as delegates meet at the ANC’s elective conference amid stage six load-shedding
The minister said there may be different styles depending on the candidates, but the party’s policies will not waver
Party delegates chant ‘load-shedding’ as President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver his political report
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‘It is absolutely unfair and uncalled for to use that kind of language for somebody who tried their best to get the utility out of the mess it is in’
Eskom’s chief executive resigned but will stay on until March while a successor is found
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Andre de Ruyter has faced criticism, including from Energy Minister Gwede Manashe, for the country’s worst power blackouts since 2008
Eskom is taking on the national regulator over a 33% price hike, while its head jumps ship
Things won’t get better over the next 12 months, says spokesperson, as energy crisis deepens
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A combination of failures by the municipal, provincial and national government left a hospital in the south of Johannesburg without water and electricity for parts of November
The power utility says it is inaccurate to suggest that it has deliberately delayed the vetting process for its executives
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The State Security Agency claims the Eskom chief executive is withholding information that is needed for vetting senior officials
Andre De Ruyter will begin his third year as the power utility’s chief executive in January
The president says the entity needs to up its revenue collection from government departments and municipalities
Presidential hopeful believes nuclear energy was shot down for the wrong reasons
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Eskom’s blame game falls flat when one looks at the facts and figures behind the utility’s failure
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Employees, including senior staff members and contractors, have stolen or deliberately broken equipment, which has contributed to load-shedding
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Union questions the utility’s decision to stall maintenance at the nuclear power plant
A total blackout is unlikely, but South Africa’s municipalities say they won’t be caught off guard
Solar alternatives are the quickest alternative and with banks on board, people, institutions and businesses can ensure we are no longer left in the dark
Board and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to approach independent power producers to procure 1 000 megawatts urgently