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ESKOM

Bill mandating pay gap disclosure for state-owned enterprises should make workers happier, says expert
Business
/ 10 August 2024

Bill mandating pay gap disclosure for state-owned enterprises should make workers happier, says expert

State-owned companies will have to disclose data on their highest and lowest paid employees in an effort to solve wage disparities and be more transparent

By Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa defends increased centralisation of power in his office
Politics
/ 24 July 2024

Ramaphosa defends increased centralisation of power in his office

The president said he carried final responsibility for ensuring the executive functioned efficiently and his office had a proven track record of reform

By Emsie Ferreira
The biosensor sage
Partner Content
/ 11 July 2024

The biosensor sage

Prof Emmanuel Iwuoha’s legacy transforms lives through nanoscience

By Jamaine Krige
Cabinet ministers can’t fire directors general, says Public Service Commission
National
/ 8 July 2024

Cabinet ministers can’t fire directors general, says Public Service Commission

Civil servants need to be ‘insulated’ from politics and allowed to do their work

By Paddy Harper
Tribute to Samson Mokoena: How a fearless community activist stared down one of South Africa’s biggest polluters
The Green Guardian
/ 8 July 2024

Tribute to Samson Mokoena: How a fearless community activist stared down one of South Africa’s biggest polluters

Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling

By Melissa Fourie
Economic reforms still a priority amid GNU uncertainty
Business
/ 25 June 2024

Economic reforms still a priority amid GNU uncertainty

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela is forging ahead with its next phase amid ongoing wrangling over positions in his executive

By Sarah Smit
Behind Johannesburg’s load reduction
The Green Guardian
/ 23 June 2024

Behind Johannesburg’s load reduction

City Power says it cut power as a ‘last resort’ to save the grid from collapse – and recoup debts

By Sheree Bega
Mega plans for green hydrogen power in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 10 June 2024

Mega plans for green hydrogen power in Mpumalanga

The province is the focus of ambitious plans for GH2 power development but civil society organisations fear it promises more than can be delivered

By Thabo Molelekwa
Eskom’s decision to keep coal plants running until 2030 could cost R90 billion
The Green Guardian
/ 7 June 2024

Eskom’s decision to keep coal plants running until 2030 could cost R90 billion

The Presidential Climate Commission has warned that South Africa risks missing emission target deadlines amid postponed coal phaseout

By Sarah Smit
David Masondo bullish on capital flight
Business
/ 25 May 2024

David Masondo bullish on capital flight

The deputy finance minister also says liberalising the energy sector is key to growing the economy

By Anathi Madubela
Ramokgopa: Eskom achieves milestone of 70% energy availability factor
The Green Guardian
/ 13 May 2024

Ramokgopa: Eskom achieves milestone of 70% energy availability factor

This is the first time that the power utility has achieved an energy availability factor of higher than 70% since 2021

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist
National
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist

The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand

By Lyse Comins
The power’s back on, but at what cost?
Opinion
/ 10 May 2024

The power’s back on, but at what cost?

We struggle to be convinced that the winter outlook Eskom released, which anticipates stage two load-shedding, will come through

By Editorial
Eskom spends more than half of its quarterly budget on diesel
National
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom spends more than half of its quarterly budget on diesel

Critics suggest the utility has caved in to political pressure to keep the lights on at all costs ahead of the 29  May elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
40 days without load-shedding, but rolling outages not over yet
National
/ 7 May 2024

40 days without load-shedding, but rolling outages not over yet

Government’s partnership with business and the increase in solar rooftops, photovoltaic and battery storage has contributed to the decrease in blackouts

By Aarti Bhana
Ramokgopa: No link between elections and no load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 6 May 2024

Ramokgopa: No link between elections and no load-shedding

The 40 days free of energy outages is a result of maintenance of the electricity system, lower peak-time demand and the return to service of units at Koeberg, Medupi and Kusile power stations

By Mandisa Nyathi
Korner Talk: Pravin Gordhan is Dr Evil
Opinion
/ 6 May 2024

Korner Talk: Pravin Gordhan is Dr Evil

The public enterprise minister would rather iron his penis than campaign for the ANC

By Khaya Koko
‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail
Politics
/ 30 April 2024

‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail

The ANC veteran says his previous apology for the Eskom crisis was not appropriate, instead pointing a finger at the Zuma administration and the utility itself

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter
National
/ 26 April 2024

Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter

But, extreme circumstances could see the implementation of stage five, power utility says

By Sheree Bega
Ramokgopa hits back at critics of load-shedding-free ‘milestone’
The Green Guardian
/ 22 April 2024

Ramokgopa hits back at critics of load-shedding-free ‘milestone’

The electricity minister said the turnaround should be celebrated, and had nothing to do with next month’s elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 20 April 2024

Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution

The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals

By Mandisa Nyathi
Malema: South Africa will go on stage six load-shedding after elections
Politics
/ 19 April 2024

Malema: South Africa will go on stage six load-shedding after elections

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader also said his deputy, Floyd Shivambu, should be made minister of finance because he has not stolen anything

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramokgopa: renewables won’t end load-shedding but have a role to play
The Green Guardian
/ 9 April 2024

Ramokgopa: renewables won’t end load-shedding but have a role to play

Minister of electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said wind energy has a big role to play during winter

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa’s air pollution levels are through the roof
The Green Guardian
/ 4 April 2024

South Africa’s air pollution levels are through the roof

The Major Air Polluters in Africa report has found that two of the world’s 10-largest sulphur dioxide emission hotspots are in SA

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Team privatisation’ continues to score despite SAA own-goal
Analysis
/ 29 March 2024

‘Team privatisation’ continues to score despite SAA own-goal

Despite what some say about the Takatso deal’s collapse, the private sector has made strong inroads at public enterprises

By Sarah Smit
Ramokgopa wants less red tape to get renewable energy onto the electricity grid faster
The Green Guardian
/ 25 March 2024

Ramokgopa wants less red tape to get renewable energy onto the electricity grid faster

The electricity minister said the delay in approving environmental assessments undermines investor confidence

By Mandisa Nyathi
AFU swoops on former Eskom staff over R400m Kusile corruption
National
/ 23 March 2024

AFU swoops on former Eskom staff over R400m Kusile corruption

Criminal charges over the unlawful water tanker contracts are now being considered

By Paddy Harper
Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner
The Green Guardian
/ 20 March 2024

Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner

People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing in dirty air

By Zano Kunene
Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists
Business
/ 18 March 2024

Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists

The trade and industry minister said the country’s logistics and energy problems are standing in the way of new entrepreneurs

By Anathi Madubela
Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 11 March 2024

Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis

Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation, electricity minister says

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report
National
/ 3 March 2024

Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report

‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding, according to the report from the VGBE

By Mandisa Nyathi
Decarbonising: SA v Indonesia
Opinion
/ 1 March 2024

Decarbonising: SA v Indonesia

South Africa is more advanced on the just transition but pledges are rolling for Indonesia

By Ozayr Patel
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