Energy crisis
Opposition MPs blame SA’s energy crisis on the ANC
The ANC has come under fire for failing to act to foresee the crisis as well as mismanagement, corruption, and state capture at the power utility.
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Kremlin says Europe to blame for gas price spike
Russian President Vladimir Putin said one of the factors influencing the prices was the termination of 'long-term contracts' in favour of the spot market.
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DA unpacks plan to address Eskom crisis
The DA has announced a national day of action for Friday, as the price of electricity increases by just over 9.4%.
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3 pieces of good news about the fight against global warming
Many countries, led by the two biggest emitters, China and the US, intend to ratify by the end of 2016.
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Energy minister unhappy with SA's energy efficiency
Tina Joemat-Petterson says the South African economy is energy intensive.
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National Treasury ‘committed’ to addressing SA’s energy challenges
Government says it will make South Africa’s energy crisis a priority as it works towards economic growth.
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Keep Calm: We're 24 days without load shedding!
The situation could however change as maintenance work might take place during the summer.
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Energy dept comparing nuclear power to other technologies
The energy minister says SA won’t rush into any nuclear deal without comparing it to other technologies.
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Energy Minister: The nuke deal will be transparent
A trillion rand is one of the more frequent figures associated with South Africa’s nuclear ambitions.
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SA to host global renewable energy conference
Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says the SAIREC conference bring together over 30 countries.
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Energy Minister forced to withdraw presentation on energy crisis
Joemat-Pettersson is at the forefront of the government’s plans to build a fleet of nuclear reactors.
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Eskom insists it’s not entirely in the dark
Eskom says it has its own plan to ensure the utility is financially stable.
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Cabinet lekgotla to tackle electricity crisis, poverty
President Jacob Zuma has called a mid-year meeting to look at progress made by government.
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Nene: SA needs to urgently resolve the energy crisis
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says resolving energy problems will help boost the struggling economy.
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Trade unions convene conference to deal with energy crisis
Numsa said the country is facing an electricity crisis with dire consequences.
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Presidency won’t entertain Eskom 'rumours’
Reports indicated that President Zuma may have been behind the call for the inquiry into Eskom’s state.
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‘Opportunities will emerge from Eskom's crisis’
Former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga believes an overhaul of Eskom’s operating structure is needed.
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Power giant Alstom terminates its contract with Eskom
Alstom has been involved in the control and instrumentation at the Kusile Power Station.
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Eskom wants 25% tariff hike from July
It’s emerged Eskom now wants a 25 percent tariff hike from July, double the expected increase.
