Mike Rossouw is expected to introduce some much needed realism at Eskom, with a more customer-centric approach.
The nearly R1-billion budget is in addition to the multibillion-rand nuclear plans SA is considering rolling out as part of its electricity road map.
The national energy regulator says consumers will be considered when it reviews Eskom’s proposal for another electricity price hike.
The national department of transport has insisted that Gauteng has no authority to review the province’s controversial e-tolling system.
The manufacturing strike comes on top of low growth and rising inflation.
The state seems set on going the atomic route despite the huge financial implications.
Economists insist that, despite troubling figures, a recession is unlikely.
New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.
Upgrades to existing refineries in South Africa are on ice until oil firms can get clarity on cost recovery.
The pace at which the NCOP processed changes to the mining and petroleum legislation has raised the spectre of a constitutional challenge.
The banning of political party investment arms won’t solve the issue of party funding, the ANC says.
The department of labour’s draft regulations unfairly ignores regional demographics.
Medupi delays have led to the utility forking out nearly R2-billion in penalties to supplier Exxaro.
Eskom could ease its energy woes by setting up a proper procurement process for more cogeneration
Parliament’s committee on mineral resources says gas and oil should be treated differently to mining.
Financial issues may resonate more when voters see a change in their living or working conditions, writes Lynley Donnelly.
The issue of labour representation is central to the problems in the industry.
The South African economy is dependent on a stable mining industry that has lasting and sustained peace in its labour affairs, says Trevor Manuel.
Polite compliments and vagueness mask the rumblings of political disquiet at the power utility.
Not only did Nelson Mandela set our democracy in motion, but he created a positive business climate that reinvigorated foreign investment in SA.
Honouring Nelson Mandela, former president FW de Klerk says that most Afrikaners "have very warm feelings towards Nelson Mandela".
The JSE has halted trade for five minutes as business leaders mourn Madiba’s passing and analysts dismiss SA-economy doomsayers.
The utility is being accused of holding its customers and the authorities to ransom.
Sars has defended the timing of its decision to include trade with neighbouring countries in its calculation of international trade statistics.
New products using passive investment vehicles could offer South Africans bigger pensions for less.
Gordhan straddles a tightrope of reducing the budget deficit while needing to spend on growth.
Not only has Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan tackled perks, he is looking at the cost of Parliament and what that means.
Strike-related damages have soared as state insurer Sasria gets its biggest claim ever – R70-million in damages after farmworker strikes in Cape Town.
The rand has risen on the back of dollar weakness and quantitative easing has likely been delayed.
Experts say that proposed changes to policy require extensive discussions about competing demands.
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Entering a bid to develop, construct and operate the first dedicated cruise-liner terminal in Cape Town is said to be the right thing to do.
Power utility still searches for its capital division head.