Loadshedding
Publication of Eskom’s 36% tariff submission by Nersa heralds formal start of consultation showdown 
By: Terence Creamer 24th September 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has formally published Eskom’s much-anticipated and much-criticised allowable revenue... →
Ramokgopa seeks to strike ‘delicate balance’ on Eskom tariffs, labelling mooted hikes ‘untenable’
By: Terence Creamer 19th September 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has labelled a mooted increase in Eskom’s electricity tariff of 36% “untenable” and... →
South Africa’s first Just Transition perception survey highlights low awareness and concern over impacts
By: Terence Creamer 18th September 2024 A new South Africa-wide survey shows that, while 62% of respondents support the shift from coal to renewable energy, a striking 65% have never... →
Business calls for soul searching on Nedlac’s future amid big socio-economic shifts
By: Terence Creamer 6th September 2024 While reaffirming its commitment to the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), organised business has again questioned whether... →
Marokane says ‘holistic’ conversation needed on tariff rules and other regulatory gaps
By: Terence Creamer 30th August 2024 Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned company is eager to participate in a “holistic conversation” about the gap that has emerged between the... →
More renewable energy on cards at South Deep – Gold Fields
By: Martin Creamer 28th August 2024 The provision of more renewable energy at the South Deep gold mine 50 km south-west of Johannesburg is under intense scrutiny by Gold Fields, which... →
Eskom holds back from declaring end to loadshedding pending return of delayed units
By: Terence Creamer 26th August 2024 Eskom has refrained from officially declaring an end to loadshedding despite having operated for more than 150 days without implementing rotational... →
South Africa could have no power cuts this summer if unplanned losses stay low - Eskom
By: Reuters 26th August 2024 South African state utility Eskom does not expect to implement scheduled power cuts over the summer months if unplanned losses remain below 13... →
Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
By: Terence Creamer 23rd August 2024 The South African government aims to Gazette an update to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity before the end of the 2024 calendar... →
Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law
By: Terence Creamer 16th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the much-anticipated Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act, which lays the legislative... →
‘Necom 2.0’ to focus on system-wide constraints to electricity security and affordability
By: Terence Creamer 14th August 2024 Amid waning loadshedding, government and business have agreed to begin “repurposing” the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) to shift focus... →
