Kusile Power Station
latest news & developments
Ramokgopa unveils reforms to open up electricity network
Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition
Michael Lomas makes first court appearance in Eskom graft case
The former contractor has been charged with fraud, corruption and money laundering
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
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
Experts warn new Eskom boss Dan Marokane to be wary of political interference
Political interference has been cited as the reason for the departure of former executives and board members at the power utility
The Fiscal Cliff | Eskom: The fiscal monster the treasury can’t vanquish
Among state-owned entities, the beleaguered power utility is far and away the biggest risk to the public purse
Eskom hopes to ease load-shedding by the festive season
Eskom expects units from Kusile and Tutuka power stations to be back online in November
Environmental groups appeal to minister over Kusile pollution
Excess sulphur dioxide emissions will pollute the air, kill humans and damage the economy, they say
‘A very, very tight winter’ ahead with Eskom short of 3 000 megawatts
In the utility’s worst-case scenario, the country could experience stage eight load-shedding during the icy winter months
Eskom load-shedding an ‘air quality disaster too’ – experts
Other sources of air pollution such as coal, wood and paraffin increase when the coal-fired power stations are down
Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding
Investigations have shown that there is excessive ash slurry build-up, which has compromised the integrity of the flue and the chimney
ABB to pay R2.5bn in punitive reparations to SA for corrupt Eskom deal
The money will be used to improve South Africa’s ability to fight serious corruption
Eskom fails to approach courts in property ‘garbage sale’
The power utility said it would go to court to declare ownership of land not registered to it, but has not done so
Eskom selling off its properties at ‘garbage sale’ prices
The cash-strapped power utility is disposing of its land for low prices without the involvement of the treasury, sources say
Eskom announces stage 2 load-shedding starting Wednesday
The breakdown of two generating units overnight has necessitated that stage 2 load shedding be implemented from 11am on Wednesday until 5am on Monday.