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load-shedding

Ramaphosa pleads for optimism, even about load-shedding
National
/ 1 June 2023

Ramaphosa pleads for optimism, even about load-shedding

The president said on Thursday that business leaders were confident the electricity crisis would be overcome within a few years

By Emsie Ferreira
Mantashe asked Ramaphosa not to give all his powers to electricity minister
National
/ 1 June 2023

Mantashe asked Ramaphosa not to give all his powers to electricity minister

The minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe, assured the mining community that he is still working towards reducing load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
Fearing three-week blackout, banks ramp up contingency plans
Business
/ 31 May 2023

Fearing three-week blackout, banks ramp up contingency plans

Steps have been taken to control money flow in the event of a temporary grid collapse

By Mandisa Nyathi
Tone-deaf Ramaphosa says citizens must help ease load-shedding
National
/ 31 May 2023

Tone-deaf Ramaphosa says citizens must help ease load-shedding

Switch off lights and appliances when not in use, and reduce the temperature on your geyser, the president said

By Des Erasmus
As state quietly quits, economic policy goes rogue
Business
/ 30 May 2023

As state quietly quits, economic policy goes rogue

Whatever hope was ignited among investors by the idea of a Ramaphosa presidency has mostly been snuffed out

By Sarah Smit
Eskom chair: Leaked candidate list undermines interview process
National
/ 29 May 2023

Eskom chair: Leaked candidate list undermines interview process

Mpho Makwana says the selection process is being conducted behind closed doors, as is standard practice

By Mandisa Nyathi
Life without power: How South Africans are coping
The Green Guardian
/ 27 May 2023

Life without power: How South Africans are coping

Citizens are finding ways to survive during extended blackouts but this comes at a cost

By Lesego Chepape
‘Bitter medicine’: Reserve Bank raises repo rate 50 basis points
Business
/ 25 May 2023

‘Bitter medicine’: Reserve Bank raises repo rate 50 basis points

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago underlined the need for short-term pain in the interest of long-term gain

By Sarah Smit
Reserve Bank left toothless amid Eskom-induced stagflation
Business
/ 23 May 2023

Reserve Bank left toothless amid Eskom-induced stagflation

The recent rand crash has led some to believe another 50 basis point rise is on the horizon, despite a view that further hiking will do little to tame inflation

By Sarah Smit
Suspend load-shedding in Hammanskraal to combat cholera
Opinion
/ 22 May 2023

Suspend load-shedding in Hammanskraal to combat cholera

Without access to safe water, the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal could soon become a full-blown epidemic, and it must be nipped in the bud

By Benjamin TH Smart
To extend or not to extend the life of coal-fired power stations, that is the question
Opinion
/ 21 May 2023

To extend or not to extend the life of coal-fired power stations, that is the question

How do we balance a reliable supply of electricity and ending load-shedding with the critical issue of climate change and moving to cleaner energy?

By Ozayr Patel
Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb
Business
/ 18 May 2023

Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb

The currency, which is usually a bellwether for other emerging markets, has diverged from global trends – thanks in large part to
the energy crisis

By Sarah Smit
‘Trust was broken’: Eskom chair on André de Ruyter’s book
Business
/ 18 May 2023

‘Trust was broken’: Eskom chair on André de Ruyter’s book

Mpho Makwana has accused the former chief executive of breaching confidentiality clauses in his contract of employment

By Sarah Smit
‘A very, very tight winter’ ahead with Eskom short of 3 000 megawatts
Business
/ 18 May 2023

‘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

By Sarah Smit
Retail sales decline 1.6% in March as belts are tightened
Business
/ 17 May 2023

Retail sales decline 1.6% in March as belts are tightened

The largest negative contributors to the decrease were retailers in food, beverages, tobacco and general dealers

By Anathi Madubela
SA salaries stagnate amid chronic economic underperformance
Business
/ 17 May 2023

SA salaries stagnate amid chronic economic underperformance

In a five-year review of take-home pay, BankservAfrica found that the average salary has not kept pace with inflation

By Sarah Smit
SA’s unemployment rate rises
Business
/ 16 May 2023

SA’s unemployment rate rises

There are now 7.9 million people without jobs in South Africa, up from 7.8 million last quarter

By Sarah Smit
A new light on the future of Eskom’s assets
The Green Guardian
/ 16 May 2023

A new light on the future of Eskom’s assets

A business coalition in South Africa’s energy heartland proposes a private takeover of Eskom’s assets to keep the lights on. But not everyone agrees with privatising energy production

By Andiswa Matikinca and Oxpeckers
Extending coal plants lifespan will not solve anything, says Crispian Olver
The Green Guardian
/ 15 May 2023

Extending coal plants lifespan will not solve anything, says Crispian Olver

Climate commission presents its recommendations to Ramaphosa, highlighting that it is vital to decommission crumbling plants as soon as the power crunch eases

By Mandisa Nyathi
Stage six load-shedding brought forward
National
/ 15 May 2023

Stage six load-shedding brought forward

Don’t use geysers from five to nine at night, electricity minister pleads, while the cold, dark winter Eskom promised hits the country and power stations continue to break down

By Mandisa Nyathi
Load-shedding: our leaders go for the Pontius Pilate approach
Opinion
/ 13 May 2023

Load-shedding: our leaders go for the Pontius Pilate approach

Our shameless president and ministers went to court to deny responsibility for the power crisis proving that the people no longer come first

By Hlengani Mathebula
Powerships for South Africa’s energy future
The Green Guardian
/ 12 May 2023

Powerships for South Africa’s energy future

Powerships touted to be energy solution for South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom’s woes continue to pile up
Opinion
/ 11 May 2023

Eskom’s woes continue to pile up

We are a nation at risk of losing our mind in the depths of the power utility’s problems

By Ozayr Patel
Ramaphosa insists government is tackling load-shedding
National
/ 11 May 2023

Ramaphosa insists government is tackling load-shedding

The president told parliament that anyone with evidence of corruption at Eskom must give the information to the authorities

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits
Business
/ 11 May 2023

Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits

The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home

By Anathi Madubela
Public ownership of the electricity system must be defended
Opinion
/ 5 May 2023

Public ownership of the electricity system must be defended

We cannot allow the planned handover of Eskom coal power stations to the private sector to go ahead

By Irvin Jim
Eskom touts smart meters to manage demand
National
/ 5 May 2023

Eskom touts smart meters to manage demand

The new smart meters give the power utility the ability to limit the electricity supply to a household

By Mandisa Nyathi
Jan Oberholzer to stay on at Eskom as an adviser
National
/ 3 May 2023

Jan Oberholzer to stay on at Eskom as an adviser

The former chief operating officer will advise the board and ministers and focus on projects intended to deal with load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Implementing Just Transition: Civil society has a crucial role to play
Opinion
/ 1 May 2023

Implementing Just Transition: Civil society has a crucial role to play

South Africa’s roadmap for the move towards decarbonising the electricity sector must work for people and planet, tackling load-shedding and the climate crisis

By Courtney Morgan, Leanne Govindsamy and Boitumelo Masipa
Ramakgopa comes up against a Ramaphosa-created monster: Mantashe
Analysis
/ 28 April 2023

Ramakgopa comes up against a Ramaphosa-created monster: Mantashe

When the president merged the mining and energy departments under his most powerful lieutenants he made a decision that would come back to bite him

By Sarah Smit and Ron Derby
ANC proceeds to sue De Ruyter for defamation
National
/ 26 April 2023

ANC proceeds to sue De Ruyter for defamation

The ruling party wants a retraction and apology from the former Eskom CEO for implicating it in crippling corruption at the power utility

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Prepare for stage eight winter, cabinet told
Politics
/ 21 April 2023

Prepare for stage eight winter, cabinet told

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has warned of stage 8 load-shedding for up to 152 consecutive days

By Lizeka Tandwa and Mandisa Nyathi
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