The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation
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As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice
The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand
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One of the biggest difficulties the sector faces is securing permits and licences crucial for project commencement
Respondents were asked to pick the top five issues they believe the incoming government should focus on after the 29 May elections
Water scarcity has rendered hydropower impractical, shifting focus to coal and nuclear energy
Responsible resource development goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility
Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation, electricity minister says
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Old Mutual Investment Group have identified four key themes that will drive their investment decisions next year
Experts warn that the power crisis may persist until the end of next year
An update on the training and community support programmes taking shape at Eskom’s pilot renewable energy plant
We cannot allow the planned handover of Eskom coal power stations to the private sector to go ahead
The president announced that Paul Mashatile will become deputy president and Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Electricity Minister
But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster
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Beyond electricity, South Africa cannot continue to design its energy system based on ad-hoc responses, says conservation organisation WWF
No legal provision for calling a state of disaster because your cabinet is incompetent and your government incapable, panel hears
Complete ceremony format at a cool R8 million expected at #Sona2023 after last year’s parliament fire caused some events to be cancelled
People with hearing, breathing and mobility disabilities and who depend on devices powered by electricity ‘have been immobilised’
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Opportunity for honest, hardworking South Africans to take their pain and frustrations to the seat of the organisation that orchestrated them
Coalition seeks to halt the 18.65% tariff increase, end load-shedding, and hold the state accountable for its failure to provide electricity
We enter 2023 with an energy system that has never been in worse shape
It is too slow and too expensive to compete with energy-efficiency measures and renewable energy
Despite history of dealing with electricity woes, failing state entity still seems unable to provide
MP says Truss could be a ‘puppet’ for ‘dark money’ groups that have already generated a dozen of her policies
They have asked Ramaphosa to instruct minister Mantashe to issue determination on additional renewable energy ‘without delay’
They said the electricity crisis and blackouts are ‘causing human suffering’, costing the South African economy billions
Liquified natural gas needs to be part if SA’s energy mix particularly with the electricity grid being under so much pressure
The president says his surprise new energy reform plan will address the electricity crisis comprehensively
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
Mining and manufacturing will be worst affected because of their high-intensity electricity usage.
Foreigners are hungry for high returns, as seen in their demand for the power utility’s bonds at its latest international sale.
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.