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Summer maintenance but no power cuts planned, says Eskom
Eskom has rubbished the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s claim that it’s issued warnings to municipalities about the possibility of load shedding at the end of this month and October.
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DA calls on Eskom to come clean about 'looming load shedding'
The DA said it had received reliable information that the power utility warned municipalities about the possibility of load shedding at the end of this month and October.
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Ramaphosa: We’re going to address Eskom issues more effectively
President Ramaphosa was addressing ANC branches in Johannesburg over the weekend.
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Mabuza implores S Africans to pay for govt services they consume
Deputy President David Mabuza also said he would report all departments and their political heads to President Cyril Ramaphosa if they fail to address the growing debt which was owed mostly to Eskom.
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Mabuza: All govt departments must honour Eskom debt
Deputy President David Mabuza said power utility Eskom was struggling and government departments and entities were partly to blame for its financial woes.
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Some MPs left frustrated by Eskom's bailout requests
A select committee was considering a bill that would see the power company being allocated an addition R59 billion over the next three years.
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Eskom asks govt for more money as debt climbs beyond R450bn
The power utility’s debt is reaching levels beyond R450 billion and Mabuza was in Parliament on Tuesday asking government for more money.
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Ailing Eskom faces emissions violations, could shut plants
Africa’s biggest public utility supplies over 90% of South Africa’s electricity, relying largely on ageing, heavily polluting coal-fired power stations but does not generate enough cash to meet its debt servicing costs.
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Financial Fiscal Commission 'concerned' about leadership instability at Eskom
The FFC provides guidance to the government and legislatures on fiscal and financial matters.
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WC DA rejects Special Appropriations Bill for R59bn Eskom bailout
According to the party, more than R100 billion will be lost due to the bill.
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Eskom appoints Mandla Maleka as acting group treasurer
Maleka’s appointment followed the end of Andre Pillay’s tenure at Eskom on 30 August.
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There's hope for troubled SOEs, says parly committee chair
Last week, members of the committee travelled to Johannesburg to visit South African Airways, South African Express, Denel and Eskom.
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KZN DA wants Newcastle placed under administration over Eskom debt
Eskom sent an official notice to the town’s municipality and warned it would cut off electricity to industrial, commercial and residential areas for more than 11 hours each day.
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Eskom says first power produced at Medupi's last unit
Eskom said it produced 190 MW at Medupi’s unit 1 for the first time, making it the last of the six units to be synchronised to the national grid.
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Treasury's economic blueprints throws sharp focus on Eskom's woes
South Africans have been urged to comment on the report, which draws on several themes including addressing distorted patterns of ownership and modernising industries.
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Long road ahead for Eskom as massive restructuring on the cards
With a debt burden in excess of R440 billion and aging infrastructure, it’s going to be challenging for those tasked with fixing it.
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Leaked Eskom document paints dire picture of utility
It gives some indication of the priorities for leadership and the plans to ensure that Eskom digs itself out of what's becoming a very deep hole.
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Scopa set for oversight visits to Kusile, Medupi power stations
The Kusile and Medupi power stations, which are key to the country’s power security, have been hit by massive delays and cost overruns in recent years.
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Govt to publish special paper on Eskom detailing long-term sustainability plans
The paper will among others, identify options to resolve the power utility’s excessive debt and outline the process that will be undertaken when the company restructures its units to ensure a just transition.
