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Energy experts to debate Eskom restructuring
Energy expert Chris Yelland says that this debate is about resolving the way that Eskom has been operating for almost a century.
Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, who is next in line to lead the country, told reporters at the World Economic Forum that South Africa can't afford to build a nuclear plant.
Energy expert Chris Yelland says this shows that government has been pursuing nuclear power in haste.
The power utility recently released the request for information to start its nuclear programme.
Chris Yelland and Outa have teamed up after requesting the information from the power utility and receiving no response.
Energy expert Chris Yelland spoke to Bruce Whitfield about Optimum Coal suspending it's supply of coal to Eskom and touched on Medupi Power Station’s unit six. Picture: EWN.
Questions are being raised about whether or not Matona was pushed out of Eskom following his suspension.
Eskom has tweeted its system is vulnerable, meaning further rolling blackouts may be necessary today.
Experts says the power utility is sugar coating the country's power situation for the year ahead.
Energy expert Chris Yelland believes government made a mistake.
The announcement reinforced suspicions behind President Jacob Zuma's recent lengthy visit to Russia.
South Africa has up to five years to go before its electricity supply crisis is over.
Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the focus should be on ensuring SA has enough electricity.
Speculation is mounting that some Cabinet ministers may be considering selling parts of Eskom to raise money.
Energy expert Chris Yelland says the incoming Eskom CEO has a significant mixture of knowledge.
Chris Yellend says Eskom seems to have a number of problems and expects supply to be tight.
Energy expert Chris Yelland gives his reasons as to why the minister is the best man for the job.
Chris Yelland asks if anyone can deliver on this massive task.
The power utility says the emergency declaration will be lifted at 10pm on Thursday evening.