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ESKOM

VIDEO: Who is coining it from the Eskom bust?
The Green Guardian
/ 27 September 2022

VIDEO: Who is coining it from the Eskom bust?

Solar power installers are coining it, because when load shedding increases, so does the search for solar panels and solar panel purchases

By Lesego Chepape
Clear vision led SA’s industrial revolution
Opinion
/ 26 September 2022

Clear vision led SA’s industrial revolution

Lessons from when Jan Smuts drove the industrialisation of South Africa in the form of electricity and steel to benefit an elite community

By Mzukisi Qobo
How to claim for load-shedding damage
Business
/ 26 September 2022

How to claim for load-shedding damage

The ombudsman for short-term insurance said there has been a rise in complaints over rejected claims related to load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
Who pays if the Eskom grid fails?
Business
/ 24 September 2022

Who pays if the Eskom grid fails?

It is unlikely that insurance will cover the damage or that the government will bail out companies

By Anathi Madubela
Blackout: Municipalities brace for the worst
National
/ 23 September 2022

Blackout: Municipalities brace for the worst

A total blackout is unlikely, but South Africa’s municipalities say they won’t be caught off guard

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom’s dalliance with blackouts down to the “hubris” of Ramaphosa’s ANC
Editorial
/ 23 September 2022

Eskom’s dalliance with blackouts down to the “hubris” of Ramaphosa’s ANC

Capital markets are no longer falling over themselves to fund our electricity generation, but South Africa’s leaders should have acted with urgency years ago

By Editorial
Unplanned Eskom outage: SA faces ‘de facto’ blackout
National
/ 23 September 2022

Unplanned Eskom outage: SA faces ‘de facto’ blackout

In the unlikely event of a total grid collapse, the economy would be brought to an unprecedented standstill

By Mandisa Nyathi and Sarah Smit
The Eskom energy crisis is fixable — and in a shorter time than thought
Opinion
/ 22 September 2022

The Eskom energy crisis is fixable — and in a shorter time than thought

Four environment-friendly interventions that will ensure that South Africa will have sufficient renewable power supply domestically as well as for export

By Paul Tuson
Reserve Bank will stay tough, even as inflation softens
Business
/ 19 September 2022

Reserve Bank will stay tough, even as inflation softens

Borrowers face another 75 basis point repo rate hike this week, as inflation looks to stay uncomfortably high

By Sarah Smit
Finding solutions to South Africa’s power problem without involving the government
Opinion
/ 19 September 2022

Finding solutions to South Africa’s power problem without involving the government

Solar alternatives are the quickest alternative and with banks on board, people, institutions and businesses can ensure we are no longer left in the dark

By Philip Machanick
Eskom warns of higher stages of load-shedding as it scrambles to procure power
National
/ 18 September 2022

Eskom warns of higher stages of load-shedding as it scrambles to procure power

Board and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to approach independent power producers to procure 1 000 megawatts urgently

By Lizeka Tandwa
Juggling act needed to end power crisis
Opinion
/ 16 September 2022

Juggling act needed to end power crisis

Energy reforms must be considered alongside Eskom’s debt, alternative energy sources and environmental and social requirements

By Busisipho Siyobi and Mischka Moosa
Renewable energy may do Eskom in
Business
/ 16 September 2022

Renewable energy may do Eskom in

But the power utility says not so, and that it has for years been calling for additional generation capacity

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom: It’s back to stage four load-shedding from Tuesday morning
National
/ 13 September 2022

Eskom: It’s back to stage four load-shedding from Tuesday morning

The power utility said three Kendal power station units had tripped, resulting in a loss of generating capacity

By M&G Online reporter
Eskom will overspend its budget, says chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer
National
/ 12 September 2022

Eskom will overspend its budget, says chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer

The power utility has spent R7.7-billion in the first six months of this year, which is the budget for a whole year

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Jagersfontein: How mine dams collapse
The Green Guardian
/ 12 September 2022

Jagersfontein: How mine dams collapse

Poorly designed, constructed or managed mine dam storage facilities represent a significant risk to local communities and ecosystems

By Sheree Bega
Stage 3 load-shedding for the weekend
National
/ 9 September 2022

Stage 3 load-shedding for the weekend

Loss of generating units made blackouts necessary, power utility says

By Mg Reporter
Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak
Business
/ 9 September 2022

Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak

But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up

By Sarah Smit
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
Editorial: South Africa’s inertia on finding solution to Eskom will bite even more
Editorial
/ 8 September 2022

Editorial: South Africa’s inertia on finding solution to Eskom will bite even more

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

By Editorial
GDP contracts as SA’s sluggish economy embarks on a go-slow
Business
/ 6 September 2022

GDP contracts as SA’s sluggish economy embarks on a go-slow

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

By Sarah Smit
Why residents of Cape Town and Ekurhuleni could pay less for electricity next year
National
/ 2 September 2022

Why residents of Cape Town and Ekurhuleni could pay less for electricity next year

If you don’t live in these metros you won’t benefit from price decreases when Eskom raises tariffs in 2023

By Mandisa Nyathi
How student debt will aid in the downward slide of South Africa
Opinion
/ 1 September 2022

How student debt will aid in the downward slide of South Africa

Student debt does not only affect the student and the university but has far-reaching consequences for all of us and the economy

By Editorial
A not-so-bright summer, as Eskom blackouts seems inevitable
National
/ 31 August 2022

A not-so-bright summer, as Eskom blackouts seems inevitable

The power utility says it will need all funding and resources at its disposal to avoid higher levels of load-shedding

By Sarah Smit
Molefe, Singh released on R50 000 bail in Transnet R93m corruption case
National
/ 29 August 2022

Molefe, Singh released on R50 000 bail in Transnet R93m corruption case

The two Transnet executive appeared in court along with Regiments Capital directors Niven Pillay and Litha Nyhonyha

By Emsie Ferreira
Gungubele asks Cosatu, Saftu to ‘relook’ at their demands raised in shutdown march
National
/ 25 August 2022

Gungubele asks Cosatu, Saftu to ‘relook’ at their demands raised in shutdown march

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

By Sonri Naidoo and Sphiwe Mavhungu
Why small power producers are angered by Eskom’s decision to end a renewable energy programme
Business
/ 24 August 2022

Why small power producers are angered by Eskom’s decision to end a renewable energy programme

The developers have been left in the cold after the programme was cancelled

By Mandisa Nyathi
Government control of electricity has left South Africa and Zimbabwe in the dark
Opinion
/ 24 August 2022

Government control of electricity has left South Africa and Zimbabwe in the dark

Both countries are struggling with power shortages and load-shedding

By Rejoice Ngwenya
Parliament to shine spotlight on Glencore operations
Business
/ 23 August 2022

Parliament to shine spotlight on Glencore operations

It has called for an official investigation into mining licences and contracts awarded to the company in South Africa

By Anathi Madubela
Eskom threatens to disconnect Tshwane
National
/ 23 August 2022

Eskom threatens to disconnect Tshwane

The power utility says it plans to switch off power to the city after it breached a payment agreement

By Mandisa Nyathi
Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation
Business
/ 22 August 2022

Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation

Enoch Godongwana is currently seized with preparations for the medium-term budget, which will give details on whether fiscal stability is still possible

By Sarah Smit
SA’s nuclear sector has failed its test: The Koeberg life extension
Opinion
/ 22 August 2022

SA’s nuclear sector has failed its test: The Koeberg life extension

South Africa’s only nuclear power plant, Koeberg, has frequently been in the news in 2022, all for the wrong reasons.

By Hartmut Winkler
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