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ESKOM

The Budget will test Cyril’s mettle
Article
/ 16 February 2018

The Budget will test Cyril’s mettle

He has very little room to manoeuvre – and the ratings agencies will be watching very closely

By Lynley Donnelly
PIC caught up in Eskom’s woes
Article
/ 9 February 2018

PIC caught up in Eskom’s woes

The state asset manager is under fire and now the power utility has little option but to cut costs

By Lynley Donnelly
Criminal charges laid against Molefe over pension payout fiasco
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Criminal charges laid against Molefe over pension payout fiasco

In January 2018, a full bench of judges found that Molefe’s declaration that he had not resigned from the power utility was false.

By Alex Mitchley
Koko to face a new disciplinary hearing
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Koko to face a new disciplinary hearing

These new proceedingscome after Koko refused to concede to an ultimatum given to him last week to either resign or face being fired.

By Tebogo Tshwane
PIC gives Eskom R5-billion lifeline
Article
/ 5 February 2018

PIC gives Eskom R5-billion lifeline

The Public Investment Corporation has given the cash-strapped parastatal a loan to fund the utility’s operations in February.

By Yolandi Groenewald
​Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian February 2 to 8
Article
/ 5 February 2018

​Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian February 2 to 8

Catch up on Zuma and why he won’t go, the struggle to get water in Cape Town, a comment on why Viceroy may have come up short on Capitec, and more.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom chief Hadebe is Mr Fix-it
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Eskom chief Hadebe is Mr Fix-it

The former civil servant who turned around the Land Bank has a much bigger job ahead

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom woes may improve as electricity consumption goes up
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Eskom woes may improve as electricity consumption goes up

Part of Eskom’s precarious financial position was as a result of the low electricity tariff increase granted by National Energy Regulator

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Five stages of Brian Molefe
Videos
/ 31 January 2018

Five stages of Brian Molefe

With under five days left to pay back the money, we recap the various stages of former Eskom chief executive Brian Molefe.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom’s chief information officer Sean Maritz suspended
Article
/ 31 January 2018

Eskom’s chief information officer Sean Maritz suspended

Eskom’s former interim CEO faced scrutiny for his role in signing off on a questionable R400-million payment from Eskom to a Hong Kong bank account

By Yolandi Groenewald
Eskom board faces massive clean-up job
Article
/ 30 January 2018

Eskom board faces massive clean-up job

Although auditors have cautioned the new board on its financial health, the newly appointed board is positive that it can turn things around

By Thulebona Mhlanga
WATCH LIVE: Eskom’s interim results
Article
/ 30 January 2018

WATCH LIVE: Eskom’s interim results

Eskom’s new board chairperson Jabu Mabuza, acting CEO Phakamani Hadebe, and acting CFO Calib Cassim releasing the embattled utility’s results.

By Staff Reporter
Why decommissioning Koeberg nuclear plant won’t be easy
Article
/ 28 January 2018

Why decommissioning Koeberg nuclear plant won’t be easy

For South Africa decommissioning its nuclear plant Koeberg is a reality that cannot be ignored much longer

By Hartmut Winkler
Mabuza: I will protect the ANC president
Article
/ 28 January 2018

Mabuza: I will protect the ANC president

‘The president is safe. I will protect the president, I will not contradict him’

By Tshidi Madia
Editorial: Eskom’s liars obfuscate the truth
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Editorial: Eskom’s liars obfuscate the truth

‘Meanwhile, we are left with two sides of a story’

By Editorial
Changes buy Eskom a tiny bit of time
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Changes buy Eskom a tiny bit of time

The utility faces an immediate cash-flow problem and tougher deep-seated challenges

By Lynley Donnelly
What telling the truth means at the Eskom inquiry
Article
/ 26 January 2018

What telling the truth means at the Eskom inquiry

In terms of subsection three, the evidence of a witness given before a committee may not be used against the witness as evidence of a wrongdoing

By Staff Reporter
The worst may be yet to come for Molefe
Article
/ 25 January 2018

The worst may be yet to come for Molefe

The hangover from Brian Molefe’s controversial resignation and attempted reinstatement at Eskom may not be over.

By Lynley Donnelly
Shaking up Eskom matters for South Africa’s economy
Article
/ 24 January 2018

Shaking up Eskom matters for South Africa’s economy

Given the damage that’s been done, the previous board at Eskom simply could not continue. It had no plan to turn the company around or stop corruption

By Jannie Rossouw
WATCH LIVE: Matshela Koko testifying at the Eskom inquiry
Article
/ 24 January 2018

WATCH LIVE: Matshela Koko testifying at the Eskom inquiry

Matshela Koko is the power utility’s head of generation who is expected to implicate former Eskom chair Zola Tsotsi in illicit payments.

By Staff Reporter
WATCH LIVE: Eskom’s former CFO Anoj Singh testifies at the Eskom inquiry
Article
/ 23 January 2018

WATCH LIVE: Eskom’s former CFO Anoj Singh testifies at the Eskom inquiry

Anoj Singh is now appearing before the Eskom inquiry to answer to allegations that he was involved in Gupta-linked tender irregularities.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom banks on new board to reopen lending taps
Article
/ 23 January 2018

Eskom banks on new board to reopen lending taps

“The board has been given a fresh mandate that they need to move with speed on the issues that Eskom is facing.”

By Paul Burkhardt
Embattled Eskom CFO Anoj Singh resigns ‘with immediate effect’
Article
/ 22 January 2018

Embattled Eskom CFO Anoj Singh resigns ‘with immediate effect’

Singh, who was suspended as CFO of Eskom in 2017, has resigned from the power utility with immediate effect

By Staff Reporter
New Eskom board will provide ‘comfort’ to markets – spokesperson
Article
/ 22 January 2018

New Eskom board will provide ‘comfort’ to markets – spokesperson

There is a possibility that the World Bank could issue a default letter for its $3.75-billion (R45-billion) loan to the power utility.

By Agency
Eskom’s new chair is a man of ‘unimpeachable integrity’
Article
/ 21 January 2018

Eskom’s new chair is a man of ‘unimpeachable integrity’

The new chair of the Eskom board, Jabu Mabuza has an illustrious history in the South African corporate sector

By Staff Reporter
Eskom’s new board is in a race against time
Article
/ 21 January 2018

Eskom’s new board is in a race against time

On Thursday, finance minister Malusi Gigaba warned that if not dealt with, Eskom could collapse the country’s entire economy

By Staff Reporter
New Eskom board announced – Jabu Mabuza named as new chairperson
Article
/ 20 January 2018

New Eskom board announced – Jabu Mabuza named as new chairperson

Eskom has been in a leadership crisis after several board members, including the chairman and chief executive, resigned in 2017.

By Staff Reporter
Nene in the running to be Eskom board chairperson
Article
/ 20 January 2018

Nene in the running to be Eskom board chairperson

Eskom has been at the heart of state capture allegations.

By Staff Reporter
National budget overload piles up
Article
/ 19 January 2018

National budget overload piles up

Public service unions negotiating wage increases blame budget constraints on reckless governance

By Lynley Donnelly
R50-billion expected to be seized in 17 state capture cases
Article
/ 16 January 2018

R50-billion expected to be seized in 17 state capture cases

In an interview with eNCA, Molelle said his team had already prioritised six matters which were before the courts, awaiting preservation orders.

By Lizeka Tandwa
OUTA praises new ANC leadership on corruption stance
Article
/ 16 January 2018

OUTA praises new ANC leadership on corruption stance

The organisation was reacting to action against Gupta-associated businesses by the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eskom has a problem, a R20-billion problem
Article
/ 12 January 2018

Eskom has a problem, a R20-billion problem

Lynne Brown’s continued failure to address the crisis facing the utility is driving the entire country to the brink

By Tebogo Tshwane
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