National Energy Regulator Of South Africa
latest news & developmentsFrom monopoly to market: Inside South Africa’s next phase of electricity reform
New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy
Africa deserves better than a nuclear push
Extending the life of Koeberg, with its associated expense and waste-disposal problems, is not necessary — and nuclear energy is not clean or cost-effective
Eskom warns of stage 4 loadshedding over the weekend
The power utility said it experienced several breakdowns in its reserves that required extended repair time
New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain
The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge
Electricity is a luxury in South Africa
The proposed tariff hikes have sparked debates about inequality, access to power and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape
Court hears Democratic Alliance challenge to Eskom tariff increases
The official opposition has argued that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa had not considered the effect of the tarrif rise on poor households
Cosatu to protest against Cape Town electricity hikes
The trade union federation is concerned that the city has implemented price increases higher than Nersa’s recommended 15.1% for municipalities
Eskom unbundling ‘milestone’ announced
The energy regulator approved the issuing of a licence to the transmission division of the power utility and gave the green light for additional new generation capacity
Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company
Transmission company is another plan to raise revenue – provided the treasury approves it
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
Eskom’s transmission company up and running soon, says Makwana
Eskom’s board chair was speaking on a panel about the country’s energy crisis at the South Africa Investment Conference on Thursday
Eskom: interdicting necessary tariff hike will be catastrophic for the country
Power utility says the high court challenge to the increase is flawed in law, and could mean more load-shedding, or worse, a credit default
Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis
The utility has been in a tailspin for years but those in charge of correcting its course lack direction, which does not bode well
HOW TO: Manage your finances in 2023
The cost of living is not showing signs of moderating in the first quarter of this year and consumers need to be money savvy to stay afloat
Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high
Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high