Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis
/ 11 March 2024

Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis

Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation, electricity minister says

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Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges
/ 23 February 2024

Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges

Only 10% of the funds promised to South Africa have been transferred, but are sitting with the treasury

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Nelson Mandela Bay development agency CEO says he left city with clean slate
/ 3 August 2023

Nelson Mandela Bay development agency CEO says he left city with clean slate

Projects have ground to a halt after the treasury withheld funds over the appointment of Anele Qaba, who says he was legally appointed

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Millions of taxpayer’s money disappears down taxi industry’s dark hole
/ 5 December 2022

Millions of taxpayer’s money disappears down taxi industry’s dark hole

More than R1 billion has been set aside for the taxi recapitalisation scheme yet only 12% of taxis have been scrapped

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SA’s possible greylisting is a blessing in disguise
/ 28 October 2022

SA’s possible greylisting is a blessing in disguise

The country shouldn’t be facing this threat but it could bring urgency to bringing in reforms to stop corruption

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Eskom fails to approach courts in property ‘garbage sale’
/ 9 August 2022

Eskom fails to approach courts in property ‘garbage sale’

The power utility said it would go to court to declare ownership of land not registered to it, but has not done so

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Despite all the documents, there is no social compact in South Africa
/ 5 August 2022

Despite all the documents, there is no social compact in South Africa

The government has had many plans to boost the economy since 1994 but none have achieved their targets

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Eskom selling off its properties at ‘garbage sale’ prices
/ 4 August 2022

Eskom selling off its properties at ‘garbage sale’ prices

The cash-strapped power utility is disposing of its land for low prices without the involvement of the treasury, sources say

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