The government was advised by Eskom executives to invest in infrastructure to replace old power plants and to meet increased demand
Public enterprises minister raises complexity of issues involved in response to a letter of demand from parties planning to sue the state
In 1997, the warning bells were ringing that South Africa faced a dark future because Eskom would run out of capacity to supply a growing populace and an expanding economy
Over-reliance on ageing and ailing colonial infrastructure leaves over 40% of the continent’s population without electricity
The cabinet reshuffle should move the mineral resources and energy minister to another portfolio
First they blamed De Donker and De Donkerder, then Cyril, Pravin and the State Capture King and finally Old King Coal
Two reports reveal what bosses and businesses worldwide are most concerned about. In South Africa, Eskom and cyber risks are big concerns
Party seeks to interdict Eskom from implementing 18.65% hike, pending the outcome of an application to have it set aside as unconstitutional
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
An extraordinary low-voltage power supply in the Coligny area caused the deaths of Herman du Preez’ broiler chickens from suffocation
Reserve Bank’s inflation forecast likely to be pushed up, with Eskom set to increase the price of electricity by 18.65% from April
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
Some businesses have closed while others have had to let employees go because they cannot afford to pay them
ANC MPs blurred party and state lines by summoning Eskom’s top brass to a caucus meeting
Opposition parties and other organisations aim to take Eskom to court over the crippling power cuts
One of the main factors contributing to a sudden increase in load-shedding is not sustaining maintenance for the old fleet
Deputy judge president Ronald Sutherland said public works and the office of the chief justice have failed to provide the court with a reliable generator
We’re all crying out for a cabinet reshuffle – and Paul Mashatile for his West Wing office – but the post-conference presents will take time
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said ending blackouts is at the top of the government’s priorities as the country grapples with tough economic conditions
We enter 2023 with an energy system that has never been in worse shape
In his 8 January speech, the president was emphatic on racism, saying the time for white male rule was over
Party chairperson says ANC needs more time for consultation before processing the decision for state-owned enterprises to be moved to line ministries
We can’t continue this way, say ministers at discussion on energy
The ruling party’s conference declaration has ignored the land expropriation without compensation bill
SA is in a state of emergency regarding power supply and must act accordingly with quick and decisive interventions
Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around
Utility beefs up security at power plants to prevent more damage as collusion cases are exposed
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
The increasing levels of load-shedding harms economic growth and the government’s ability to address the country’s pressing social needs
This as delegates meet at the ANC’s elective conference amid stage six load-shedding