Reliable and affordable energy, with predictable tariffs, is indispensable. Even so, it is significant that Eskom’s leadership recognises the central role it plays: without this…
The government must require SANRAL to meet communities directly, conduct a genuine mid-term review, assess the inland route honestly and prioritise local road repair as the real…
Lomas was brought to South Africa from the United Kingdom to stand trial with former Eskom executives
The power utility has achieve 150 consecutive days of without blackouts
The government’s support for coal-fired power and reluctance to transition to renewable energy undermines potential for economic expansion and job creation in the renewable…
However, the utility says has put measures in place to deal with the problem
Units one to three will be restored to service sooner than expected, likely meaning less load-shedding, electricity minister promises
Renewable energy could close the gap between demand and supply, ending load-shedding. But out-of-pocket Eskom must find money to upgrade its transmission infrastructure first
Activists say the deaths of vulnerable people is too high a price to pay for electricity when alternatives are available
The exemption will have a major effect on people’s health, say environmental justice groups
Only the government — not Eskom or municipalities — can address load-shedding by building more capacity and ensuring sufficient supply, the parties said
The president tells party leaders that the new electricity minister will also be a project manager for Medupi and Kusile power stations
The search is still on for a replacement for outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter, board member Mteto Nyati says.
With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned
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
