A CSIR report has put the power utility under scrutiny for under-reporting
load-shedding stages and the megawatts cut. And there is concern that blackouts will intensify in winter
Researchers find that extreme fire weather ‘has become 90% more likely in a warmer world’
The ANC’s national working committee was unilateral in committing to use all its resources to hire the best legal minds to challenge De Ruyter
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The country’s dalliance with privatisation threatens to push up electricity costs, undermining energy security
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Ageing coal-fired fleet will kill tens of thousands by ignoring air-pollution minimum limits, costing tens of billions
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‘Significant intervention’ is needed or the power crisis will deteriorate further, council says
Various financing companies are offering consumers the option to pay a monthly fee for solar energy and they will own the equipment after a certain period of time
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An energy action plan is slowly taking shape, with significant milestones reached recently, including obtaining a licence for Eskom’s new transmission company
Eskom said that the increase in the theft and vandalism of its infrastructure in Gauteng was posing a threat to its liquidity and mandate to provide electricity to residents.
Zandspruit pump is a mess, says Joburg resident, citing load-shedding, lack of maintenance, high effluent volumes and poor infrastructure
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But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster
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Environmental waste, especially pharmaceuticals and toxins, needs high-level action to stop its major contribution to antimicrobial resistance
Umgeni Water and Mhlathuze Water will be consolidated into a single water entity after lengthy negotiations
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Scientist says there is ‘nothing freaky’ about the red tide but warns against eating affected marine life
Beyond electricity, South Africa cannot continue to design its energy system based on ad-hoc responses, says conservation organisation WWF
Load-shedding has hastened the collapse of poorly maintained and managed municipal systems
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But the municipality has laid the blame for the filthy state of Tembisa at the feet of the community
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The Soetendalsvlei wetland ecosystem is an important biodiversity area and a haven for birds at southernmost tip of Africa
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The directive orders the city to stop untreated waste from entering rivers
Daniel Mminele headed negotiations to finalise the terms of the $8.5 billion from other countries for SA’s energy transition
With more tigers on the loose, experts point to an unregulated captive breeding industry as the source of the trouble
The month-old foal born in Vergelegen, Western Cape, and growing up nicely as programme to breed the sub-species celebrates its success
Small businesses in Khayelitsha have been paying over R3 more for eggs since November
Many people in South Africa’s townships and suburbs have blamed the government for the ongoing blackouts that are harming their lives
Eco-warrior Romario Valentine’s efforts have been recognised by the government and BirdLife SA
Blackouts are putting financial strain on funeral businesses
House burglaries are on the rise and the banking sector and cash distribution industry consider the risks
Investigations have shown that there is excessive ash slurry build-up, which has compromised the integrity of the flue and the chimney
Opposition parties, union will be heading to the Pretoria high court court on February 28
The utility is unlikely to find a replacement for Andre de Ruyter before his three-month notice period ends
Civil society organisations have hauled the Limpopo government to court
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Eskom’s chairperson said maintenance and repairs plus issues such as leadership, organisational culture and internal controls will be dealt with