Transmission company is another plan to raise revenue – provided the treasury approves it
Barbara Creecy gives the Turkish company another opportunity to proceed with its application to provide power to South Africa from Richards Bay
Mobile power pack handles four-hour shoot with ease
We need to begin any analysis with the realisation that capitalism has few winners
Sticky inflation in major economies suggests that average interest rates will remain high and upside risks to the domestic inflation outlook remain
Struggling utility is prepared for the worst, saying the cost to bring South Africa back online cannot be quantified
The Reserve Bank has already lifted rates 10 times since November 2021
Two units at the nuclear power station will be out of action in September, meaning the loss of about 1 840 megawatts or about two stages of load-shedding
It is time for government departments to embrace digital transformation and benefit from the limitless opportunities that the fourth industrial revolution brings
Exorbitant electricity tariffs and longer stages of load-shedding have forced consumers to urgently seek off-grid alternatives
The ramped-up electricity cuts come amid a severe cold snap
Improved energy supply was the result of a concerted effort to contain output losses, the electricity minister said
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
Electricity production has been decreasing for over 12 months as Eskom struggles to supply power
Minister Gwede Mantashe says the revised IRP draft will be submitted to the cabinet between July and September
The price of diesel is, however, set to increase, further fuelling inflation
Notwithstanding the transmission dilemma, the minister’s Sunday briefing suggested that the crisis-hit energy system was recovering
Eight million smart meters in homes, coupled with solar geysers, will reduce electricity demand
Consumers are urged to report any suspicious behaviour
Reporters have an all too familiar relationship with crisis. But our desire to get by must not stop us from seeking out change
In its current trajectory, South Africa will struggle to sustain inclusive, livable, sustainable and competitive cities where people and businesses can thive
The prices of cereals, meat, fish, fruit oils and fats will moderate but the rand/dollar exchange rate remains a risk
Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns
Ratepayers have warned Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda of legal action if the problem is not resolved
The headline rate eased to 6.3% year-on-year in May, down from 6.8%
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is in the process of stabilising the national grid so that it will have the capacity to accept new renewable projects
The country’s economy expanded 0.4% in the first quarter, but analysts warn not to expect growth or recovery anytime soon
The electricity minister says the cost of diesel should be weighed against the cost of higher stages of load-shedding to the economy
Experts say cholera is unlikely to end up in tap water. But for how long will it be germ-free, with half of SA’s water treatment plants struggling due to load-shedding?
The first quarter growth has put the country’s GDP at just above its pre-pandemic level
Control measures are in place, minister reassured the public
The minister argues the ruling compelling him to keep the lights on at hospitals, schools and police station is vague and impossible to implement