National Energy Crisis Committee

Government’s partnership with business and the increase in solar rooftops, photovoltaic and battery storage has contributed to the decrease in blackouts

The party’s energy strategy is similar to that of the ANC-led government, which includes liberalising the country’s energy market This content is restricted to registered users…

The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth

The mineral resources department plans to finalise the country’s new energy plan by the end of May

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

Notwithstanding the transmission dilemma, the minister’s Sunday briefing suggested that the crisis-hit energy system was recovering

Captains of industry may appear the benevolent saviours of a state in decline, but we ought to question their intentions

Obsessive consultation is a pronounced feature of Ramaphosa’s leadership style, however, it has done him – and the country – few favours

The Democratic Alliance says the 18% electricity price hike is unconstitutional, while other parties are likely to file a wider challenge on the power crisis

Energy reforms must be considered alongside Eskom’s debt, alternative energy sources and environmental and social requirements

The power utility says it will need all funding and resources at its disposal to avoid higher levels of load-shedding

So says Rudi Dicks, who is in charge of coordinating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s initiatives to drive structural reforms and employment