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Dlamini Zuma: Govt saving R100m on presidential inauguration ceremony
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Winde: Rise of populism in SA one of reasons why DA lost support
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: What's needed for our new Parliament to be effective
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Medupi power station
BRICS bank approves $790m for 3 SA projects
By Ray White
A bank official has told Reuters that $480 million is aimed at Eskom’s Medupi power station.
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Halt operations at Kusile, Medupi, maintain existing stations, say economists
Eskom is faced with aging infrastructure at most of its stations and has been struggling to complete construction at Kusile and Medupi.
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Eskom acknowledges 'some' responsibility for poor work at Kusile, Medupi
The parastatal says around 10 reputable international companies were contracted to conduct crucial work on the two power stations over a period of time but continued to deliver substandard work.
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As load shedding bites, Eskom probes bloated Medupi Power Station contracts
Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe says bloated costs and missed deadlines at the Medupi Power Station have limited electricity supply.
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Eskom’s R20bn loan will go a long way help keep the lights on
The state utility has secured a R20 billion loan from the African Development Bank.
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Eskom will ensure respect is given to ancestors buried at Medupi
Eskom says it will continue to work with communities & the families of those laid to rest at the site.
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Eskom commemorates those previously buried at Medupi station
The plaque bears the names of those whose graves might have been moved from the Medupi site.
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Eskom treasurer resigns after 10 years
Caroline Henry led the utility’s funding strategy during volatile economic conditions during her tenure.
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No load shedding on the cards for December
The utility vows to do everything it can to avoid rolling blackouts while still maintaining the power grid.
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Eskom shocks SA with load shedding-free month
Recently Medupi Power Station's Unit 6 was brought online adding about 800 megawatts to the grid.
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Root cause of Limpopo riots unclear
Some reports claim that Lephalale protesters may be disgruntled former Medupi employees.
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Eskom lays out plans to minimise load shedding
Acting CEO Brian Molefe says Eskom not implementing load shedding for 27 days is a sign of stability.
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Energy minister hopes load shedding-free days continue
Rolling blackouts have been avoided for 23 consecutive days and additional power's been brought online.
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Zuma: Opening of Medupi's Unit 6 is a milestone for Eskom
The president says Medupi's Unit 6 will stimulate the economy at a difficult time for growth.
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Zuma officially opens Unit 6 at Medupi
Unit 6 at the Medupi Plant has officially been opened, adding nearly 800 megawatts to the strained grid.
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All Medupi units to be operational by 2019
However, from Monday unit 2 of the Koeberg power station will be shut down for maintenance.
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Medupi's unit 6 keeps load shedding at bay
Unit six is providing 800 megawatts to the national grid.
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Eskom's new unit helps limit load shedding
Another unit from Medupi, which provides 800MW, has been added to the power grid.
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Medupi to be fully switched on in 5 years time
The first unit is now functional and has been handed over to the utility's operational division.
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