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ESKOM

ANC’s new plan to rescue problematic parastatals
Article
/ 25 November 2014

ANC’s new plan to rescue problematic parastatals

The ANC says state-owned enterprises are making negative headlines in the news every day and a new task team will get to the bottom of these problems.

By Matuma Letsoala
Soweto’s unpaid bills add to Eskom’s financial woes
Article
/ 19 November 2014

Soweto’s unpaid bills add to Eskom’s financial woes

Soweto residents owe Eskom R3.6bn in unpaid power bills they don’t ever intend to pay, compared to R2.6bn owed by the rest of the country.

By Xola Potelwa
Losing the battle to win the war
Article
/ 13 November 2014

Losing the battle to win the war

Eskom has finally given Westinghouse most of the documents relating to the nuclear tender

By Lionel Faull
State powered up over nuclear, but not everyone buys it
Article
/ 10 November 2014

State powered up over nuclear, but not everyone buys it

Experts argue that one of the main obstacles to South Africa’s nuclear ambitions is the cost, even with innovative financing models.

By Lynley Donnelly
Brown calls on DA to halt Eskom ‘hysteria’
Article
/ 7 November 2014

Brown calls on DA to halt Eskom ‘hysteria’

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has hit back at DA’s demands for more transparency on Eskom and said parties needed to work together.

By Sapa
Eskom faces its battle of Majuba
Article
/ 6 November 2014

Eskom faces its battle of Majuba

The collapse at the Mpumalanga power station shows how difficult it is for Eskom to meet demand.

By Lynley Donnelly
Hello darkness, my old friend
Article
/ 6 November 2014

Hello darkness, my old friend

The latest electricity blackouts could spur renewed interest in going off the grid for our power supply and reducing our reliance on Eskom.

By Sipho Kings
DA calls on govt to freeze Eskom executive salaries
Article
/ 5 November 2014

DA calls on govt to freeze Eskom executive salaries

DA MP Natasha Michael has said Minister Lynne Brown should freeze Eskom executives’ "exorbitant" pay until performance at the parastatal improves.

By Sapa
Dark Ages: If it’s not Eskom, it’s City Power
Article
/ 4 November 2014

Dark Ages: If it’s not Eskom, it’s City Power

Jo’burg residents have reacted to ongoing power cuts, which left them in the dark on Tuesday morning, but this time it wasn’t Eskom’s fault.

By Sthembiso Sithole
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Article
/ 4 November 2014

Eskom coal silo under stress since January – Union

A coal storage silo that collapsed at Majuba power station in Mpumalanga had been showing signs of stress since January, says trade union Solidarity.

By Sapa
Eskom: Majuba coal silo collapse has ‘significant consequences’
Article
/ 3 November 2014

Eskom: Majuba coal silo collapse has ‘significant consequences’

South Africans are to brace themselves for more rolling blackouts while Eskom struggles to keep the lights on as a coal storage silo collapses.

By Thuletho Zwane and Sapa
Row over Eskom’s R43m Gupta breakfast deal
Article
/ 24 October 2014

Row over Eskom’s R43m Gupta breakfast deal

The R43m New Age deal raises board eyebrows over the former chief executive’s alleged role.

By Lionel Faull and Sam Sole
Blow as Eskom loses two top executives
Article
/ 24 September 2014

Blow as Eskom loses two top executives

New challenges hit the troubled state utility as two senior executives resign.

By Staff Reporter
Koeberg documents show odd decisions
Article
/ 18 September 2014

Koeberg documents show odd decisions

Eskom’s own court papers could bolster aggrieved bidder Westinghouse’s case

By Lionel Faull and Sam Sole
DA demands answers on Eskom bailout
Article
/ 15 September 2014

DA demands answers on Eskom bailout

The DA is seeking clarity on government’s bailout plans for Eskom, and wants to know how much of its debt will be absorbed by taxpayers.

By Sapa and Lynley Donnelly
Government throws Eskom a lifeline
Article
/ 15 September 2014

Government throws Eskom a lifeline

The state has announced a rescue package for struggling power supplier Eskom. But experts fear it could mean further credit rating downgrades for SA.

By Lynley Donnelly
Westinghouse goes to court over Koeberg tender documents
Article
/ 3 September 2014

Westinghouse goes to court over Koeberg tender documents

Westinghouse Electric SA is aiming to get access to documents that made Eskom decide to award French company Areva to replace its steam generators.

By Sapa
We were robbed, says nuke bidder
Article
/ 28 August 2014

We were robbed, says nuke bidder

In just 48 hours, Eskom apparently made an about-turn to award a tender to the ‘losing’ bidder

By Lionel Faull and Sam Sole
Nene open to partners for Eskom plants
Article
/ 26 August 2014

Nene open to partners for Eskom plants

Treasury will consider partnerships with the private sector to extend some of SA’s infrastructure build despite it being politically impossible.

By Paul Burkhardt
New Eskom CEO Matona is ‘weak’, say ex-colleagues
Article
/ 21 August 2014

New Eskom CEO Matona is ‘weak’, say ex-colleagues

The embattled parastatal needs a fighter at its helm, critics say

By Lionel Faull and Sam Sole
Nuke tender loser takes on Eskom
Article
/ 21 August 2014

Nuke tender loser takes on Eskom

Westinghouse is demanding a review of the utility’s decision on Koeberg contract

By Lionel Faull
Eskom awards ‘never-ending tender’ to Areva
Article
/ 18 August 2014

Eskom awards ‘never-ending tender’ to Areva

After taking four years to make a decision, Eskom has awarded a multibillion-rand Koeberg refurbishment contract to French firm Areva.

By Lionel Faull
SA’s fixation on nuclear energy based on ‘patronage’
Article
/ 17 August 2014

SA’s fixation on nuclear energy based on ‘patronage’

South Africa’s unwillingness to move from nuclear and coal power will lead to catastrophic climate change for the profit of a few, writes Sipho Kings.

By Sipho Kings
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Article
/ 14 August 2014

Letters to the editor: August 15 to 21 2014

M&G readers write in about who should head Eskom, and what really happened with the unearthing of a journal.

By Letters
Powerful lobby group wants Manuel to head Eskom
Article
/ 7 August 2014

Powerful lobby group wants Manuel to head Eskom

The treasury and energy departments in particular are gunning for former finance minister Trevor Manuel to head the cash-strapped power utility.

By Matuma Letsoala
Nersa’s Eskom approval could see overall tariff increase of up to 13%
Article
/ 31 July 2014

Nersa’s Eskom approval could see overall tariff increase of up to 13%

The National Energy Regulator has agreed to Eskom recouping costs of R7.8bn from its previous price period, exacerbating upcoming rate increases.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom warns of more load-shedding
Article
/ 29 July 2014

Eskom warns of more load-shedding

The power utility says load shedding may worsen this winter as it battles with electricity outages attributed to its antiquated power stations.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom looks outside for expertise
Article
/ 24 July 2014

Eskom looks outside for expertise

The power parastatal has employed external consultant Mike Rossouw to help solve its myriad problems.

By Lynley Donnelly
Sweeping changes: Meet Eskom’s new broom, Mike Rossouw
Article
/ 22 July 2014

Sweeping changes: Meet Eskom’s new broom, Mike Rossouw

Mike Rossouw is expected to introduce some much needed realism at Eskom, with a more customer-centric approach.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom’s plea could mean new tariff hike
Article
/ 17 July 2014

Eskom’s plea could mean new tariff hike

The national energy regulator says consumers will be considered when it reviews Eskom’s proposal for another electricity price hike.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom’s R7-billion profit not enough to power its future
Article
/ 11 July 2014

Eskom’s R7-billion profit not enough to power its future

Eskom has warned that its R7-billion profit will not be enough to meet its revenue shortfall over the next five years and keep the lights on.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom makes Mpumalanga sick
Article
/ 2 July 2014

Eskom makes Mpumalanga sick

New research shows emissions from Eskom’s coal-fired power stations are responsible for half the deaths related to air pollution in the province.

By Sipho Kings
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