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load-shedding

Ramaphosa to expedite handing over of Eskom powers to electricity minister, ANC confirms
Politics
/ 14 November 2023

Ramaphosa to expedite handing over of Eskom powers to electricity minister, ANC confirms

The president told the party’s national working committee that Ramokgopa’s reach would be extended as a matter of urgency

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC committee calls out Eskom for blocking 200 megawatts from Namibia, Mozambique
Politics
/ 7 November 2023

ANC committee calls out Eskom for blocking 200 megawatts from Namibia, Mozambique

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgop has asked for more powers over Eskom board during national working committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Reforms are not a silver bullet for the energy crisis
Thought Leader
/ 7 November 2023

Reforms are not a silver bullet for the energy crisis

It is imperative that South Africa explore alternatives beyond privatisation

By Andile Zulu
A dated logo is but one of the burdens Eskom bears
Opinion
/ 2 November 2023

A dated logo is but one of the burdens Eskom bears

The entity announced a record loss of R23.9  billion for the financial year ending March 2023

By Ozayr Patel
Ramokgopa hails progress on electricity but warns on Koeberg
The Green Guardian
/ 23 October 2023

Ramokgopa hails progress on electricity but warns on Koeberg

The electricity minister says having both generating units at the nuclear power station offline would be a disaster

By Ozayr Patel
Eskom welcomes coal theft syndicate crackdown
The Green Guardian
/ 13 October 2023

Eskom welcomes coal theft syndicate crackdown

The revenue service said the syndicates significantly contribute to the energy crisis and load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality
The Green Guardian
/ 11 October 2023

Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality

Authorities reported that most air quality monitoring stations were frequently offline due to ongoing power blackouts

By Sheree Bega
Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding
National
/ 9 October 2023

Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding

The power utility is aiming to ensure there are no power cuts during the day and a maximum of level four from the late afternoons this week

By Lyse Comins
Standard Bank ready and willing to aid finance grid expansion
Business
/ 4 October 2023

Standard Bank ready and willing to aid finance grid expansion

The effort, needed for renewable capacity to come online, will cost about R210 billion

By Sarah Smit
Ramokgopa bets on Kusile as load-shedding mitigator
National
/ 1 October 2023

Ramokgopa bets on Kusile as load-shedding mitigator

Eskom said prior to the minister’s briefing that the return of unit three was part of the reason for the weekend load-shedding suspension

By Lesego Chepape
Gunners are back with a bang
Thought Leader
/ 22 September 2023

Gunners are back with a bang

Is Kgosientsho Ramokgopa an undercover Gunner?

By Paddy Harper
Summer’s still not here: Reserve Bank holds restrictive repo rate
Business
/ 21 September 2023

Summer’s still not here: Reserve Bank holds restrictive repo rate

Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said the job of tackling inflation was not done yet

By Sarah Smit
Prepare for El Niño, agriculture and climate experts warn
The Green Guardian
/ 21 September 2023

Prepare for El Niño, agriculture and climate experts warn

The phenomenon has historically been associated with drier, warmer conditions over the summer rainfall regions of South Africa

By Sheree Bega
It’s the economy, stupid?
Thought Leader
/ 20 September 2023

It’s the economy, stupid?

For all of South Africa’s political bluster, the raw finances of our economy will remain the determining factor of its 2024 elections

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Mozambique’s offer of 100 megawatts stuck in red tape
The Green Guardian
/ 20 September 2023

Mozambique’s offer of 100 megawatts stuck in red tape

Government processes and disputed debt are delaying the power that Mozambique has offered South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Rocket and feather’ food prices signal inadequate competition – watchdog
National
/ 13 September 2023

‘Rocket and feather’ food prices signal inadequate competition – watchdog

In its latest essential food pricing monitoring report, the Competition Commission notes consumer prices were slow to come down despite easing inflation. Blame load-shedding?

By Sarah Smit
More history, less critique in ANC’s 2019 elections manifesto review
Politics
/ 9 September 2023

More history, less critique in ANC’s 2019 elections manifesto review

The governing party asks voters to ignore its failings and focus on its long-term successes

By Paddy Harper
Ramokgopa: Intense load-shedding is ‘short-term pain’ for long-term gain
National
/ 5 September 2023

Ramokgopa: Intense load-shedding is ‘short-term pain’ for long-term gain

Breakdowns at several power stations that coincided with the ramping up of planned equipment maintenance have led to stage six rolling blackouts

By Lyse Comins
SA’s economy records better-than-expected growth
Business
/ 5 September 2023

SA’s economy records better-than-expected growth

A boost to manufacturing and agriculture’s rebound has seen the country’s GDP expand 0.6% quarter-on-quarter

By Sarah Smit
Stage six load-shedding as generation units unexpectedly fail
National
/ 4 September 2023

Stage six load-shedding as generation units unexpectedly fail

Eskom will implement stage six load-shedding, or up to 10 hours of blackouts, from Tuesday morning until further notice

By MG Reporter
The Fiscal Cliff | Eskom: The fiscal monster the treasury can’t vanquish
Business
/ 27 August 2023

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

By Sarah Smit
China quick to offer SA energy aid, says Ramokgopa
National
/ 23 August 2023

China quick to offer SA energy aid, says Ramokgopa

The electricity minister suggested he had cast a wide net to find partners for the country’s fight for reliable electricity

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
Will Karpowership get the nod – and do we want that?
Analysis
/ 17 August 2023

Will Karpowership get the nod – and do we want that?

The Turkish-based gas-to-power firm thinks it is ready to swoop in and save the day by quickly providing more energy to South Africa

By Ozayr Patel
Balancing ambition and implementation in SAs energy policy
Opinion
/ 17 August 2023

Balancing ambition and implementation in SAs energy policy

Policy has laid the groundwork but our future depends on practical challenges being overcome

By Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Unemployment retreats slightly to 32.6%
Business
/ 15 August 2023

Unemployment retreats slightly to 32.6%

Despite the economy recovering to its pre-pandemic level, South Africa’s jobless rate is still higher than it was at the beginning of 2020

By Sarah Smit
Electricity generation capacity continues to improve, says Ramokgopa
The Green Guardian
/ 13 August 2023

Electricity generation capacity continues to improve, says Ramokgopa

Planned outages will be short-term pain but long-term gain, minister says

By Sheree Bega
Eskom gets go ahead to sell its distribution assets
Business
/ 10 August 2023

Eskom gets go ahead to sell its distribution assets

This is in line with its turnaround plan which was approved by the department of public enterprises in 2019.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Solar panel theft soars as black market grows
National
/ 10 August 2023

Solar panel theft soars as black market grows

The growing black market is causing havoc for those investing in alternative energy sources

By Mandisa Nyathi
Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA
Business
/ 3 August 2023

Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA

Electricity consumption dropped by 3.2% year-on-year in June, because of plant breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance

By Anathi Madubela
Eskom needs R100 billion for new projects
National
/ 30 July 2023

Eskom needs R100 billion for new projects

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday highlighted a raft of new transmission projects that will add 37 gigawatts of energy to the grid by 2033

By Lyse Comins
Eskom unbundling ‘milestone’ announced
The Green Guardian
/ 30 July 2023

Eskom unbundling ‘milestone’ announced

The energy regulator approved the issuing of a licence to the transmission division of the power utility and gave the green light for additional new generation capacity

By Lyse Comins
Review: ACDC’s 150W portable power station is pricey but makes load-shedding easier
Sci-tech
/ 28 July 2023

Review: ACDC’s 150W portable power station is pricey but makes load-shedding easier

Rechargeable through the mains, a solar panel or your car, this small power source provides ‘lights out therapy

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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