Power Crisis

The government plans to add 1 000MW of solar power to the national grid by 2027, with projects spread across the country

The electricity minister says having both generating units at the nuclear power station offline would be a disaster

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has a tough challenge ahead

Is it too early to pass judgment on South Africa’s newest cabinet member, considering some of his remarks fly in the face of global and local green energy plans?

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

The country has more than 860 landfills or 48.5 million tonnes of waste of which 64% is hazardous 36% general waste, but only 34% is recycled

A proposed Gauteng coal mine is threatening 20 000 hectares of food-rich land and vital water sources.

Three municipalities face power cuts over unpaid Eskom bills, while one acting municipal manager is sentenced to six months for contempt of court.

The minister proposes a temporary increase in the electricity levy but few believe it will end.

The power utility employed car analogies to explain that poor generator maintenance will be to blame for the lack of electricity in the near future.

Eskom has warned that its R7-billion profit will not be enough to meet its revenue shortfall over the next five years and keep the lights on.

The state seems set on going the atomic route despite the huge financial implications.

Eskom has declared a power emergency as a result of severe constraints on the national power grid.

Power has been cut in various parts of the country on Thursday after Eskom declared an emergency.

Power has been restored in Lawley and Lenasia South, while other parts of Jo’burg could be left in the dark over the weekend, says City Power.