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‘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... →
Rising prices are deepening the electricity divide in South Africa
By: Bloomberg 14th August 2024 Late last year, residents of Yeoville and Bellevue — crumbling inner city areas of Johannesburg — went without power for four weeks after a... →
DA Municipal Mayors resolve to oppose 40% electricity tariff hikes
13th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus of local government Mayors has resolved to jointly oppose the outrageous NERSA-approved 40% electricity tariff... →
The challenge ahead: Fact-checking South Africa’s new lawmakers as parliament kicks off
By: Africa Check 13th August 2024 Following a historic election, president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the opening of parliament address on 18 July 2024, marking the start of the... →
South Africa's infrastructure spend plans soar as energy woes ease
By: Bloomberg 13th August 2024 The value of South Africa’s planned investment projects increased sharply in the first half of 2024, boosted by sustained electricity supply,... →
Daily Podcast – August 12, 2024
12th August 2024 Making headlines: Expanded pilot project planned to help munis pay Eskom as arrear debt continues to rise Cape Town to launch constitutional... →
GOOD says DA must use requested Parly debate to explain high electricity prices in Cape Town
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th August 2024 The GOOD party has called on the Democratic Alliance to use its requested debate on high electricity prices to explain to Cape Town residents why... →
Expanded pilot project planned to help munis pay Eskom as arrear debt continues to rise 
By: Terence Creamer 12th August 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that a new pilot project is being prepared to further “stress test” an initiative... →
