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Energy Crisis

A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance
Thought Leader
/ 16 July 2024

A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance

As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice

By Lisa Makaula
Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist
National
/ 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

By Lyse Comins
Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders
The Green Guardian
/ 24 April 2024

Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders

One of the biggest difficulties the sector faces is securing permits and licences crucial for project commencement

By Mandisa Nyathi
Load-shedding and corruption are major concerns for voters, survey finds 
Politics
/ 16 April 2024

Load-shedding and corruption are major concerns for voters, survey finds 

Respondents were asked to pick the top five issues they believe the incoming government should focus on after the 29 May elections

By Umamah Bakharia
Water shortages impact hydropower as energy solution
The Green Guardian
/ 5 April 2024

Water shortages impact hydropower as energy solution

Water scarcity has rendered hydropower impractical, shifting focus to coal and nuclear energy

By Mandisa Nyathi
Battery minerals shine light on a greener, cleaner future
Partner Content
/ 19 March 2024

Battery minerals shine light on a greener, cleaner future

Responsible resource development goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility

By Minrom
Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 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

By Mandisa Nyathi
Local assets offering better returns this year, but value trap on the horizon
Partner Content
/ 29 January 2024

Local assets offering better returns this year, but value trap on the horizon

Old Mutual Investment Group have identified four key themes that will drive their investment decisions next year

By Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group
BLUETTI has solutions to help South Africans tackle power outages
Partner Content
/ 31 August 2023

BLUETTI has solutions to help South Africans tackle power outages

Experts warn that the power crisis may persist until the end of next year

By Bluetti
Renewable energy training ramps up at Komati power station
The Green Guardian
/ 17 July 2023

Renewable energy training ramps up at Komati power station

An update on the training and community support programmes taking shape at Eskom’s pilot renewable energy plant

By Thabo Molelekwa and Oxpeckers
Public ownership of the electricity system must be defended
Opinion
/ 5 May 2023

Public ownership of the electricity system must be defended

We cannot allow the planned handover of Eskom coal power stations to the private sector to go ahead

By Irvin Jim
READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s changes to the cabinet
National
/ 6 March 2023

READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s changes to the cabinet

The president announced that Paul Mashatile will become deputy president and Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Electricity Minister

By Cyril Ramaphosa
Energy crisis can hardly be categorised as a disaster, says expert
The Green Guardian
/ 16 February 2023

Energy crisis can hardly be categorised as a disaster, says expert

But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster

By Sheree Bega
Ramaphosa: Just Energy Transition will be at a pace South Africa can afford
The Green Guardian
/ 10 February 2023

Ramaphosa: Just Energy Transition will be at a pace South Africa can afford

Beyond electricity, South Africa cannot continue to design its energy system based on ad-hoc responses, says conservation organisation WWF

By Sheree Bega
Protests are the true state of the nation … the government is detached from its people’
National
/ 10 February 2023

Protests are the true state of the nation … the government is detached from its people’

No legal provision for calling a state of disaster because your cabinet is incompetent and your government incapable, panel hears

By Eunice Masson
Solidarity warns it will litigate if a state of disaster is announced at State of the Nation address
National
/ 9 February 2023

Solidarity warns it will litigate if a state of disaster is announced at State of the Nation address

Complete ceremony format at a cool R8 million expected at #Sona2023 after last year’s parliament fire caused some events to be cancelled

By Eunice Masson
How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities
National
/ 25 January 2023

How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities

People with hearing, breathing and mobility disabilities and who depend on devices powered by electricity ‘have been immobilised’

By Sheree Bega
If ANCYL is serious about tackling SA’s energy crisis, they’ll join DA’s march to Luthuli House
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

If ANCYL is serious about tackling SA’s energy crisis, they’ll join DA’s march to Luthuli House

Opportunity for honest, hardworking South Africans to take their pain and frustrations to the seat of the organisation that orchestrated them

By Lindokuhle Sixabayi
Build One South Africa has joined the legal proceedings against Eskom and Pravin Gordhan
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

Build One South Africa has joined the legal proceedings against Eskom and Pravin Gordhan

Coalition seeks to halt the 18.65% tariff increase, end load-shedding, and hold the state accountable for its failure to provide electricity

By Mmusi Maimane
2023: A deepening energy crisis or a turning point?
The Green Guardian
/ 11 January 2023

2023: A deepening energy crisis or a turning point?

We enter 2023 with an energy system that has never been in worse shape

By Mark Swilling
Nuclear power is not the answer to the Earth’s energy crisis
Opinion
/ 15 November 2022

Nuclear power is not the answer to the Earth’s energy crisis

It is too slow and too expensive to compete with energy-efficiency measures and renewable energy

By Antony Froggatt
Shedding load: No power to the people, yet
Opinion
/ 8 September 2022

Shedding load: No power to the people, yet

Despite history of dealing with electricity woes, failing state entity still seems unable to provide

By Busisipho Siyobi and Mischka Moosa
Liz Truss: New UK prime minister’s links to right-wing think tanks
Opinion
/ 7 September 2022

Liz Truss: New UK prime minister’s links to right-wing think tanks

MP says Truss could be a ‘puppet’ for ‘dark money’ groups that have already generated a dozen of her policies

By Adam Bychawski
Civil society groups to President Cyril Ramaphosa: Act immediately on energy crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 21 July 2022

Civil society groups to President Cyril Ramaphosa: Act immediately on energy crisis

They have asked Ramaphosa to instruct minister Mantashe to issue determination on additional renewable energy ‘without delay’

By Sheree Bega
Civil society groups call on Mantashe for new renewable energy to be built immediately to address energy crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 8 July 2022

Civil society groups call on Mantashe for new renewable energy to be built immediately to address energy crisis

They said the electricity crisis and blackouts are ‘causing human suffering’, costing the South African economy billions

By Sheree Bega
A more nuanced energy conversation is needed
Opinion
/ 12 May 2022

A more nuanced energy conversation is needed

Liquified natural gas needs to be part if SA’s energy mix particularly with the electricity grid being under so much pressure

By Monde Tyusha
Relief as Ramaphosa announces surprise energy reform plans
Business
/ 10 June 2021

Relief as Ramaphosa announces surprise energy reform plans

The president says his surprise new energy reform plan will address the electricity crisis comprehensively

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa unveils policy amendments to help struggling Eskom
National
/ 10 June 2021

Ramaphosa unveils policy amendments to help struggling Eskom

Lifting the cap on private power generation is aimed at ‘easing Eskom pressure’. Producers won’t need a Nersa licence, but still require other permits

By Khaya Koko
Power crisis will curtail economy
Article
/ 27 February 2015

Power crisis will curtail economy

Mining and manufacturing will be worst affected because of their high-intensity electricity usage.

By Lynley Donnelly
International investors still seek Eskom bonds despite its financial woes
Article
/ 16 February 2015

International investors still seek Eskom bonds despite its financial woes

Foreigners are hungry for high returns, as seen in their demand for the power utility’s bonds at its latest international sale.

By Staff Reporter
Power to the people: ANC seeks enlightenment
Article
/ 25 January 2015

Power to the people: ANC seeks enlightenment

As the ANC executive gather for its bi-annual lekgotla, the energy crises gripping the country will be at the top of the ruling party’s agenda.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Eskom hands over the reins of solar power geyser initiative
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Eskom hands over the reins of solar power geyser initiative

The utility’s rebate project failed to reach its target for the installation of solar systems, and the energy department will now run the initiative.

By Staff Reporter
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