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Maintenance backlogs to be resolved by 2013

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… On whether a tender has been put out for nuclear energy, the minister said: "The decisions about nuclear [energy]are yet to be made known by the Minister of Energy [Dipuo Peters]. What we have done at government level …

Van Schalkwyk pushes for sustainable tourism

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… Indaba that they needed to invest much more seriously in energy-efficiency products, green building design, the roll-out of renewable energy technologies and consumer education. "There are some …

Biogas energy a hit with villagers

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… KwaZulu-Natal are suitable for the production of biogas energy because of their hot summers. "I hope this becomes an … Biogas energy a hit with villagers …

Petrol price to decrease by 55 cents

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… The petrol price is to come down by 55 cents a litre, the Energy Department said on Friday. The price of 0.05% sulphur … At a New Age breakfast briefing on Thursday, Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters said the price of petrol would …

President encourages citizens to engage with govt

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… by several Cabinet ministers including the Ministers of Energy Dipuo Peters; Social Development Bathabile Dlamini; …

Comrades Marathon takes backseat to President's visit

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… of several Cabinet ministers -- including the Ministers of Energy Dipuo Peters; Water and Environmental Affairs Edna …

SA making inroads in fight against HIV

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… not surprising but very worrying as 40% of the country's energy supply came from there. "[Gert Sibande] needs a …

Asmal granted official funeral

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… President Zuma said Asmal would be remembered for his energy, forthrightness, efficiency and commitment. …

SARS announces increased tax collection

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… investments in capital intensive industries such as energy, manufacturing and agriculture. "This is an important …

Block tariffs benefit low income households - study

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… domestic customers, a study conducted by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has found. The …

Govt committed to working with mining industry

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… key infrastructure such as rail, port capacity, water and energy as well as the shortage of skills. Raphela said the …

Young people urged to preserve the environment

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… ecosystem services that are vital to the economy such as energy and water supply. She was speaking an event to mark … hand crafts. Community members were also encouraged to use energy serving bulbs whilst on the other hand they were being …

Govt addresses public concerns ahead of petrol price hike

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… which comes into effect at midnight. "The Department of Energy is aware of the public concern at the impending fuel … does not have control over the fuel market prices," said Energy Minister Dipuo Peters on Tuesday, just hours ahead of the price hike. Last week Friday, the Energy Department announced that the retail price of …

March new vehicle sales up 4.8%

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… were ramped up. However, it warned that sharp increases in energy and transport costs would impact negatively on …

R2.5bn for new FET college campuses

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… irrigation systems, power stations as well as renewable energy plants; laying of transmission lines and broadband …

Cennergi to address SA's energy needs

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… Johannesburg - A unique private energy company, unveiled in Johannesburg on Wednesday night, is expected to produce a massive 16 GW of energy generation capacity projects in Southern Africa by … partnership would particularly be targeting the expanding energy markets in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. …

SA, Turkey set to bolster economic ties

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… Commission (BNC), which deals with various agreements on energy; defence and economic and commercial relations. "South …

Manyi responds to Nedbank chairman's comments

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… ... does not help South Africans, except to replete our energy for the present and future betterment of our people's …

Eskom entrance blockaded with coal

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… the building with the coal," said Greenpeace Climate and Energy campaigner, Melita Steele. Eskom chief executive Brian … and shift massive investments to large-scale renewable energy projects." Greenpeace activists held banners calling … destruction. "Instead of locking South Africa into a dirty energy future by investing in Kusile, Eskom should be …

Biogas energy a hit with villagers

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… KwaZulu-Natal are suitable for the production of biogas energy because of their hot summers. "I hope this becomes an … Biogas energy a hit with villagers …