The trials of living a life around the capricious temperament of water scheduling
As South Africa approaches the 29 May national and provincial elections, the narrative has shifted from load-shedding to a crisis that hits even closer to home: water.
Plus, Mapisa-Nqakula in the dock.
The draft IRP 2023 fails to address future energy shortages, analysts argue
In Gauteng, the single biggest issue right now is water scarcity. In KZN, it is scarcity and the pollution of river systems
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‘PV + energy storage will become the most economical and universal form of power’
People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing in dirty air
The transport and mining industries were the key contributors to fourth quarter GDP growth
‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding, according to the report from the VGBE
The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery
The power utility needs to put in place mechanisms to get access to funds for the shift to renewable energy
Taxpayers’ pain has its roots set in a history that the finance minister could not overcome
A Pretoria-based company has designed a gas-cooled small modular reactor that it says can be installed within three years on a site smaller than a football field
The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition
By Wednesday this week, load-shedding is projected to ease to lower stages
The last time the country experienced load-shedding at stage six was at the end of November 2023
Whether the ANC can keep the lights on will be a key factor heading into elections
Governor Lesetja Kganyago suggested the central bank will look for the inflation rate to fall within its target before it administers relief
High tariffs have turned the power utility away
The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%
The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
The mineral resources department plans to finalise the country’s new energy plan by the end of May
The plan for rolling out grid infrastructure over the next three years is insufficient to end load-shedding, and requires private investment and funding from the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan
According to an MOU, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will exercise authority over the beleaguered power utility’s board and management on ending load-shedding
The SOE’s board is under pressure to ensure there are no cuts in May, when provincial and national elections are expected to take place
Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon
State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
We can now evaluate the harvest of 2023
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The GDP decline comes despite an improvement in energy generation during the quarter, suggesting logistical constraints and interest rates are choking the economy
The minister said stage six this weekend was prompted by low levels of emergency reserves
The announcement comes as businesses look forward to a weekend of increased retail activity