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Ramokgopa: Government ‘within touching distance’ of resolving load-shedding
Tutuka, Kendal and Kriel coal-fired power stations have emerged as stars, the electricity and energy minister said.
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
Eskom’s town of Thuthukani in decay
The Mail & Guardian spent time with the residents of Thuthukani, and heard of how a once ‘beautiful’ town had degenerated.
Load-shedding: South Africa teeters on the brink as five generating units collapse
Eskom appeals to the public to help the utility to avoid more power outages by reducing electricity usage
Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution
Analysis of Nasa data shows that although SO₂ emissions around the world have fallen by about 6%, the levels are high enough to harm the health of billions of people.