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CONFIRMED - ANC government is putting political pressure on Eskom to burn more diesel: DA wants answers
10th May 2024 Protestations and repeated denials by Eskom Board Chair Mteto Nyati and the Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, that Eskom was burning... →
Daily Podcast – May 06, 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th May 2024 Making headlines: South Africa inquiry blames authorities for neglect leading to deadly fire; Ramokgopa insists loadshedding not being ‘stage... →
Ramokgopa insists loadshedding not being ‘stage managed’ ahead of May 29 poll 
By: Terence Creamer 6th May 2024 Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa denies that the prevailing reprieve from loadshedding has been “stage managed” to improve the prospects... →
Loadshedding remains suspended due to continued sustained improvement in Generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages
6th May 2024 Eskom is pleased to announce that, following the suspension for 39 consecutive days, loadshedding remains suspended until further notice due to... →
The lights are on in South Africa and many people are suspicious
By: Bloomberg 3rd May 2024 South Africa is enjoying a rare streak of uninterrupted electricity right before elections, drawing more suspicion than praise in a nation that’s... →
Daily Podcast – May 02, 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd May 2024 Making headlines: IEC urges voters to apply for special vote before Friday deadline; DA wants Public Protector committee to investigate ANC... →
City of Joburg working on 'innovative measures’ to reduce power outages, promises Mayor Gwamanda
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd May 2024 City of Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda announced on Thursday that the City intends to add an additional 50 MW of power to its grid by bringing... →
Ramokgopa describes IPP surpluses as low-hanging fruit amid delay in finding contractual solution
By: Terence Creamer 22nd April 2024 Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa describes surplus electricity arising from existing renewable energy facilities as “low hanging fruit”... →
