The power utility has spent R7.7-billion in the first six months of this year, which is the budget for a whole year
Poorly designed, constructed or managed mine dam storage facilities represent a significant risk to local communities and ecosystems
Loss of generating units made blackouts necessary, power utility says
But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up
Despite history of dealing with electricity woes, failing state entity still seems unable to provide
Solving our electricity crisis is set to become more difficult as the world now faces power shortages. We aren’t the only game in town
Global dynamics and South Africa’s energy crisis will weigh on domestic growth for years to come. But green investment could, eventually, resuscitate the economy
If you don’t live in these metros you won’t benefit from price decreases when Eskom raises tariffs in 2023
Student debt does not only affect the student and the university but has far-reaching consequences for all of us and the economy
The power utility says it will need all funding and resources at its disposal to avoid higher levels of load-shedding
The two Transnet executive appeared in court along with Regiments Capital directors Niven Pillay and Litha Nyhonyha
The labour federations want a basic income grant of R1 500 and for a drop in the price of food, fuel, electricity and interest rates to
The developers have been left in the cold after the programme was cancelled
Both countries are struggling with power shortages and load-shedding
It has called for an official investigation into mining licences and contracts awarded to the company in South Africa
The power utility says it plans to switch off power to the city after it breached a payment agreement
Enoch Godongwana is currently seized with preparations for the medium-term budget, which will give details on whether fiscal stability is still possible
South Africa’s only nuclear power plant, Koeberg, has frequently been in the news in 2022, all for the wrong reasons.
The trade union federation is using protest to demand urgent action from the government to avoid an ‘economic collapse’
South Africa must reject green capitalism and develop a public pathway to energy security
DA’s attempt to move away from Eskom’s power outages put on hold after parties accuse mayor of flouting municipal legislation
So says Rudi Dicks, who is in charge of coordinating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s initiatives to drive structural reforms and employment
Continued blackouts highly likely on Wednesday and Thursday, the energy entity added
The Karpowership proposal lacked proper environmental assessments, according to the minister, with noise impacts specifically noted
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
The power utility said it would go to court to declare ownership of land not registered to it, but has not done so
The cash-strapped power utility is disposing of its land for low prices without the involvement of the treasury, sources say
Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable
It can neither hold the centre nor lead society. The recent policy conference was bereft of new ideas
Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable
Two environmental organisations have asked the court to stop the authorisation for a 3 000 megawatt gas-to-power plant in Richards Bay
There was strong support for the president’s recent announcement of interventions to help stabilise Eskom and improve its plant performance