Eskom workers
Eskom prepares to break deadlock in wage talks
The strike has intensified as more employees have threatened to join the industrial action.
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Eskom trains nearly 100 new recruits to operate nuclear plant
This move forms part of the power utility's drive to train and develop black artisans and engineers.
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Eskom believes 5% pay hike offered to employees is sufficient
The power utility however says it’s still open to negotiations.
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Will Eskom's turnaround strategy be effective?
Eskom spokesperson Khuli Phasiwe chats to 702’s Nikiwe Bikitsha about the utility’s turnaround strategy and whether there’s a decline in the demand for electricity.
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Eskom is 3rd most desired company to work for
Professionals & students have listed Eskom among the top 3 companies they’d like to work for.
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Nersa to announce decision on Eskom tariff hike today
Big business, the mining sector and civil society groups are strongly opposed to a tariff increase.
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Owing municipalities make arrangements to settle Eskom debt
Eskom says one municipality in the Free State owes over R600 million.
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Transnet not concerned after another exec joins Eskom
Transnet’s Chief Financial Officer Anoj Singh will be seconded to Eskom for six months.
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Treasury's deal with municipalities to pay back Eskom criticised
Treasury decided to withhold the equitable share of 59 municipalities that owe Eskom over R9 billion.
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Numsa blames Eskom for Medupi strike
Numsa says it’s losing control of the workers because Eskom has refused to meet with the union.
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No diet as Eskom boss not willing to cut R1.5bn food budget
Brian Molefe says Eskom will not get anywhere by cutting staff benefits.
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Eskom considers cutting down R1bn 'catering budget'
According to reports, Eskom spent close to R1 billion for catering at its Kusile and Medupi power plants.
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Eskom cuts off reports of two-week blackout
Eskom conducted a test to see if the national grid could function in the event of a worst case scenario.
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Economists warn Eskom of further credit downgrades
Standard & Poor's downgraded Eskom to a BB+ following management suspensions.
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Eskom executives asked to 'step aside' for inquiry
Four executives including the CEO have been asked to step aside as an inquiry takes place.
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Blackouts raise concerns over dark days ahead
Eskom’s Andrew Etzinger says despite the reserves, they are simply battling to meet demand.
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Eskom ramps up rolling blackouts
Scheduled load shedding could take place up to three times a day.
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Syndicate may be responsible after Eskom almost defrauded
Hawks say a syndicate may be at play after two Eskom employees attempted to defraud the utility.
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Eskom facing battle with US nuclear company
Eskom is going ahead with a contract with a French nuclear company to replace steam generators.
