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  • Power lines leaving Eskom’s Duvha power station, 15km east of Witbank. Picture: AFP.

    Nersa expected to announce decision on Eskom tariff hike application

    The power utility is asking for a 16.6 percent tariff hike, saying it needs to recover R22.8 billion.

    2342 days ago
  • FILE. Big business and mining officials have continued presenting their arguments at public hearings in Midrand into Eskom's application for a 16.6 percent tariff hike. Picture: Freeimages.com

    'Mining sector requires reliable, affordable electricity'

    Sibanye Gold says it’s important Eskom’s plan of action for supplying electricity is made clear to businesses.

    2343 days ago
  • Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Where will the money come from if Nersa approves Eskom's tariff hike?

    Yesterday, Eskom said it believed it had a strong case for increased tariffs.

    2355 days ago
  • Eskom's Shocking Tariffs...

    CARTOON: Eskom's Shocking Tariffs...

    CARTOON: Eskom's Shocking Tariffs...

    2358 days ago
  • FILE. Public hearings that started in Cape Town this week, move to Port Elizabeth today. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Eskom to keep lights on despite outcome of tariff increase application

    Eskom is currently hosting public hearings to recoup nearly R23 billion via a tariff increase.

    2359 days ago
  • FILE. Spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says the money was mainly used to avoid or minimise load-shedding. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Public hearings into Eskom’s proposed tariff hike underway

    The power utility wants to recover almost R23 billion spent during the 2013/14 financial year.

    2361 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe explains why load shedding occurs when it does and how you can lessen the burden. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN

    Eskom mulls options after coal supply contract suspended

    Optimum Coal Mine administrators say they're suspending coal supply to Eskom.

    2511 days ago
  • Eskom has applied for a 25 percent tariff hike. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Nersa to announce decision on Eskom price hike

    Businesses, organisations and ordinary citizens have strongly opposed the power price hikes.

    2564 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom may get a massive bailout if the National Council of Provinces allows it. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Controversial Eskom bills awaits green light from NCOP

    The bills provide for a R23bn injection and the conversion to equity of a previous R60bn govt loan.

    2568 days ago
  • Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane at Eskom briefing. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Public hearing into Eskom's tariff hike begins today

    A number of organisations will submit their reasons for either supporting or opposing the price hike.

    2570 days ago
  • Eskom: Shocking SA since 1923!

    CARTOON: Eskom - Shocking SA since 1923!

    CARTOON: Eskom - Shocking SA since 1923!

    2570 days ago
  • Energy and Mining analyst Ted Blom has told unions NGOs and resident associations from across the country that the electricity crisis was mainly caused by collusion. Picture: Freeimages.com

    ‘Electricity tariffs could increase by 25% annually’

    An analyst says SA pays between 80 cents & R1,20 while BHP Billiton pays 40 cents per kilowatt.

    2591 days ago
  • FILE: The ailing power utility has asked for an electricity price hike and is awaiting Nersa's final decision. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Nersa to make decision on proposed electricity tariff hike

    Nersa issued a statement today showing a timeline for processing the application for a 25,3 percent.

    2611 days ago
  • FILE: The Democratic Alliance said no South African could afford a 25 percent electricity tariff hike. Picture: Free Images.

    The DA slams proposed 25% electricity hike

    The DA slated Eskom for what it called placing the burden of its mismanagement on the shoulders of the people.

    2653 days ago
  • FILE. After the petrol hike, electricity, water and other municipal services are also expected to rise within weeks. Picture: EWN

    2015 - A tight year for consumers

    After the petrol hike, electricity, water and other municipal services are also expected to rise within weeks.

    2653 days ago
  • Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in Sunninghill. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    No planned load shedding in CT

    Eskom says it will keep the lights on all weekend in Cape Town.

    2720 days ago
  • Power lines running to a coal power station near Johannesburg. Picture: Kim Ludbrook/EPA.

    Eskom to continue importing electricity

    Eskom currently imports 200 megawatts from Namibia and 1,500 megawatts from Mozambique.

    2724 days ago
  • Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in Sunninghill. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    'Eskom under financial strain'

    Financial director, Tsholofelo Molefe, says the utility isn’t earning appropriately due to substantial cost increases and lower sales returns.

    2779 days ago
  • Big business and labour says Eskom’s battle for power could affect economic growth & job creation.

    Eskom crisis: Economic growth to suffer

    Big business and labour says Eskom’s battle for power could affect economic growth & job creation.

    2864 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom's Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga. Picture: Supplied.

    Eskom's money woes continue

    Speculation is mounting that some Cabinet ministers may be considering selling parts of Eskom to raise money.

    2892 days ago
  • Smoke rising from the Medupi power plant. Picture: Supplied.

    Eskom tariffs to increase in 2015

    The energy regulator has given Eskom the go ahead to adjust rates above the 8% already granted.

    2897 days ago
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