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ESKOM

Tiger Brands: Prolonged load-shedding a risk to food security
Business
/ 7 February 2023

Tiger Brands: Prolonged load-shedding a risk to food security

Tiger Brands and others in the food production chain are struggling under the rolling blackouts

By Anathi Madubela
Eskom’s De Ruyter calls for phasing  out of coal in favour of renewables
The Green Guardian
/ 6 February 2023

Eskom’s De Ruyter calls for phasing out of coal in favour of renewables

The government should support independent power producers to come online faster

By Mandisa Nyathi
Put money into South Africa because we have a load-shedding plan, Mantashe says at Mining Indaba
Business
/ 6 February 2023

Put money into South Africa because we have a load-shedding plan, Mantashe says at Mining Indaba

The rolling blackouts are estimated to have cost the country R1 billion a day in 2022, according to the minister

By Anathi Madubela
‘Tentative’ President Ramaphosa has a council for every crisis but no solutions
Politics
/ 6 February 2023

‘Tentative’ President Ramaphosa has a council for every crisis but no solutions

Obsessive consultation is a pronounced feature of Ramaphosa’s leadership style, however, it has done him – and the country – few favours

By Emsie Ferreira
Pravin Gordhan: ‘This job requires resilience’
Business
/ 5 February 2023

Pravin Gordhan: ‘This job requires resilience’

In an interview, the public enterprises minister outlined the challenges implicit in turning around state-owned entities

By Sarah Smit
Good times are coming as Ramaphosa plays the disaster card
Politics
/ 4 February 2023

Good times are coming as Ramaphosa plays the disaster card

As Nkosazana Disaster Zuma gets ready to once again rule we should fear a cigarette ban to keep the lights on is loading

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa’s problem: The rift between Mantashe and Gordhan
Politics
/ 3 February 2023

Ramaphosa’s problem: The rift between Mantashe and Gordhan

The NEC has criticised the president for not taking charge of the two ministers responsible for fixing the energy crisis

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa’s economy remains a work in progress
Business
/ 3 February 2023

Ramaphosa’s economy remains a work in progress

The government has struggled to claw back business confidence after the state capture years.

By Sarah Smit
Eskom to ease load-shedding to stage three by the weekend
National
/ 3 February 2023

Eskom to ease load-shedding to stage three by the weekend

The search is still on for a replacement for outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter, board member Mteto Nyati says.

By Anathi Madubela
People turn to private safe deposit vaults over load-shedding theft fears
National
/ 1 February 2023

People turn to private safe deposit vaults over load-shedding theft fears

There has been a 40% increase in queries for boxes at IBV International Vaults since January last year as cases of housebreaking rise

By The Witness
Eskom says it will implement stage six load-shedding on Tuesday night
National
/ 31 January 2023

Eskom says it will implement stage six load-shedding on Tuesday night

The utility said in the past 24 hours, six generating units had broken down

By Mg Reporter
Eggs, chicken prices soar: ’Load shedding is killing us’
National
/ 31 January 2023

Eggs, chicken prices soar: ’Load shedding is killing us’

Small businesses in Khayelitsha have been paying over R3 more for eggs since November

By Eunice Masson
ANC lekgotla urges national state of disaster on Eskom crisis — Cyril  Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 30 January 2023

ANC lekgotla urges national state of disaster on Eskom crisis — Cyril Ramaphosa

The party wants the presidency to co-ordinate all responses to the energy fiasco

By Paddy Harper
WATCH: Tembisa residents speak out on load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 30 January 2023

WATCH: Tembisa residents speak out on load-shedding

People living in Tembisa have had enough of load-shedding. They want the government to do something about it

By Lesego Chepape
Load-shedding crisis: ‘The power to change is in citizens’ hands’
National
/ 30 January 2023

Load-shedding crisis: ‘The power to change is in citizens’ hands’

Many people in South Africa’s townships and suburbs have blamed the government for the ongoing blackouts that are harming their lives

By Lesego Chepape, Mandisa Ndlovu, Sheree Bega and Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa cracks the whip, calls for action and urgency in dealing with Eskom crisis
Article
/ 29 January 2023

Ramaphosa cracks the whip, calls for action and urgency in dealing with Eskom crisis

President says the party needs to get into election mode ahead of 2024 poll

By Paddy Harper
Eskom, Transnet hamper mining sector
Business
/ 28 January 2023

Eskom, Transnet hamper mining sector

The mining industry suffers when there are problems with electricity supply, infrastructure and transport

By Anathi Madubela
Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis
Opinion
/ 27 January 2023

Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis

The utility has been in a tailspin for years but those in charge of correcting its course lack direction, which does not bode well

By Sarah Smit
Fraud accused charged Eskom R6.4-million
National
/ 27 January 2023

Fraud accused charged Eskom R6.4-million

The cash-strapped power utility appears not to have vetted a company for tax compliance

By Khaya Koko
Editorial: Who is to blame for the Eskom crisis?
Editorial
/ 27 January 2023

Editorial: Who is to blame for the Eskom crisis?

There’s not just one person to blame for decades of mismanagement of an electricity crisis that was made known some 25 years ago

By Editorial
It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics
Business
/ 27 January 2023

It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics

With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned

By Sarah Smit
Focus on Eskom’s future as ANC top body meets
Politics
/ 27 January 2023

Focus on Eskom’s future as ANC top body meets

Costs and effect will determine how and when state-owned entities are moved from the department of enterprises to line departments

By Paddy Harper and Sarah Smit
US Treasury Secretary lauds South Africa’s just energy transition
Business
/ 26 January 2023

US Treasury Secretary lauds South Africa’s just energy transition

Janet Yellen’s statements on energy come amid stage five load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
DA march ‘disrespects the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member
Politics
/ 25 January 2023

DA march ‘disrespects the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member

Youth league members prevented the Democratic Alliance from delivering its memorandum to Luthuli House, the ANC’s headquarter

By Mandisa Nyathi
Experts warn of security threats brought by load-shedding
National
/ 25 January 2023

Experts warn of security threats brought by load-shedding

House burglaries are on the rise and the banking sector and cash distribution industry consider the risks

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Coal-mining communities left in the dust for a greener future
The Green Guardian
/ 25 January 2023

Coal-mining communities left in the dust for a greener future

People at the front line of South Africa’s energy transition are in the dark about how it will unfold, and whether it will sustain them

By Thabo Molelekwa
Attacks on Mantashe are by people in renewable energy lobby
Opinion
/ 24 January 2023

Attacks on Mantashe are by people in renewable energy lobby

I believe that load-shedding may have been created in an effort to spark an energy crisis and enrage the populace

By Siyanda Mngadi
Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding

Investigations have shown that there is excessive ash slurry build-up, which has compromised the integrity of the flue and the chimney

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants

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

By Eunice Masson
Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding

Nineteen interest groups are seeking urgent relief from ongoing load-shedding to ensure the provision of basic services

By Emsie Ferreira
Legal challenge to be filed against Eskom, Nersa, ministers and president over load-shedding and tariff hike
Politics
/ 23 January 2023

Legal challenge to be filed against Eskom, Nersa, ministers and president over load-shedding and tariff hike

Opposition parties, union will be heading to the Pretoria high court court on February 28

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom: Stage two and three load-shedding here for next two years
National
/ 22 January 2023

Eskom: Stage two and three load-shedding here for next two years

Eskom’s chairperson said maintenance and repairs plus issues such as leadership, organisational culture and internal controls will be dealt with

By Lesego Chepape
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