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latest news & developmentsEskom still backbone of economic recovery
Reliable and affordable energy, with predictable tariffs, is indispensable. Even so, it is significant that Eskom’s leadership recognises the central role it plays: without this…
SANRAL must stop sabotaging engagement with the people of Amadiba
The government must require SANRAL to meet communities directly, conduct a genuine mid-term review, assess the inland route honestly and prioritise local road repair as the real…
Extradited British suspect Michael Lomas appears in court in Kusile graft case
Lomas was brought to South Africa from the United Kingdom to stand trial with former Eskom executives
Eskom’s diesel costs reduced by more than R10 billion
The power utility has achieve 150 consecutive days of without blackouts
South Africa’s energy policy prioritises profit over people
The government’s support for coal-fired power and reluctance to transition to renewable energy undermines potential for economic expansion and job creation in the renewable…
Eskom blames high emission levels on ‘late investments’
However, the utility says has put measures in place to deal with the problem
Energy update: Diesel supply back on track, Kusile ahead of schedule
Units one to three will be restored to service sooner than expected, likely meaning less load-shedding, electricity minister promises
SA’s R210 billion grid dilemma hits pause on load-shedding fix
Renewable energy could close the gap between demand and supply, ending load-shedding. But out-of-pocket Eskom must find money to upgrade its transmission infrastructure first
Eskom plan to drop Kusile pollution controls is ‘destructive, deadly’
Activists say the deaths of vulnerable people is too high a price to pay for electricity when alternatives are available
Eskom’s Kusile pollution rules exemption to ease blackouts threatens health
The exemption will have a major effect on people’s health, say environmental justice groups
Ramaphosa is wrong on the law, load-shedding litigants say
Only the government — not Eskom or municipalities — can address load-shedding by building more capacity and ensuring sufficient supply, the parties said
Reshuffle will come after budget speech, Ramaphosa tells ANC national working committee
The president tells party leaders that the new electricity minister will also be a project manager for Medupi and Kusile power stations
Eskom to ease load-shedding to stage three by the weekend
The search is still on for a replacement for outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter, board member Mteto Nyati says.
It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics
With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned
Finding solutions to South Africa’s power problem without involving the government
Solar alternatives are the quickest alternative and with banks on board, people, institutions and businesses can ensure we are no longer left in the dark