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George eases pollution limits for Eskom – with conditions
National
/ 31 March 2025

George eases pollution limits for Eskom – with conditions

The ruling is not an ‘endorsement of indefinite non-compliance’, says minister of forestry, fisheries and environment

By Sheree Bega
Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report
National
/ 3 March 2024

Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report

‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding, according to the report from the VGBE

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Rule of law’ closes in as Eskom’s applications to postpone compliance with air pollution standards are denied
The Green Guardian
/ 15 December 2021

‘Rule of law’ closes in as Eskom’s applications to postpone compliance with air pollution standards are denied

Eskom warns that the decision, if implemented, will cause immediate power blackouts, as well as push electricity tariffs higher

By Sheree Bega
Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections
National
/ 27 October 2021

Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections

Stage four load-shedding rolled out to ensure the polls on Monday 1 November are energy secure

By Tunicia Phillips
No more cash for coal FirstRand says
Business
/ 24 September 2021

No more cash for coal FirstRand says

The bank’s chief risk officer says banks can’t stand on the sidelines of the climate crisis debate

By Sarah Smit
Green shoots for energy security, bad news for Eskom’s revenue
The Green Guardian
/ 9 August 2021

Green shoots for energy security, bad news for Eskom’s revenue

Additional energy will take demand pressure off Eskom’s strained supply, but the downside will be a reduction in revenue for the power utility

By Tunicia Phillips
Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2021

Coal on a drive to delay its demise

The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst

By Tunicia Phillips
Eskom can be a key player in SA’s transition to renewable energy, a new report finds
The Green Guardian
/ 13 April 2021

Eskom can be a key player in SA’s transition to renewable energy, a new report finds

With a good business model, the power utility can move to reliable, cost-effective clean energy, says the International Institute for Sustainable Development

By Chris Gilili
Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 11 October 2020

Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution

Analysis of Nasa data shows that although SO₂ emissions around the world have fallen by about 6%, the levels are high enough to harm the health of billions of people.

By Sheree Bega

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