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South Africa-Angola elevate bilateral relations 

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… global demand grows for critical minerals essential to the energy transition.  He highlighted Angola’s Lobito …

Government launches project to unlock investment in transmission infrastructure

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… As part of ongoing efforts to transform the country's energy and infrastructure sectors, government has launched … sector participation, and driving innovation in the energy sector.  “This market sounding exercise is designed to …

G20 urged to deliver on climate justice

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… lack the necessary support to seize the benefits of clean energy to spur prosperity and eliminate poverty. We need … be delivered] by forging new partnerships like the Just Energy Transition Partnership that South Africa has pioneered … a just fossil fuel phase out and contribute to the energy transition goals agreed to at COP28. We must also …

Mashatile calls on Chinese-funded businesses to increase investments to create jobs in SA

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… as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green energy. Last year, Chinese businesses pledged to invest up to …

Two sentenced for crimes at Duvha Power Station

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… severe consequences of actions that threaten the nation’s energy supply”. “On 8 October 2024, the Middelburg … and law enforcement agencies, coordinated by the National Energy Crisis Committee’s Safety and Security Priority …

First G20 Sherpa meetings 'robust'

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… given much attention include mobilising finance for a Just Energy Transition, as well as food security. “This has just …

President Ramaphosa stresses Job Creation, Inclusive Growth in Mpumalanga

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… Ramaphosa noted the province's dual role as South Africa’s energy powerhouse, fuelled by its abundant coal reserves, and …

Submit applications to JET funding platform today

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Energy and Electricity Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré … project owners to submit applications to the Just Energy Transition (JET) funding platform before the 13 … $11 billion to South Africa’s goal of decarbonising our energy sector".  “However, there has been difficulty matching …

SA kicks off first G20 engagement

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… for low-income countries; mobilising finance for a just energy transition and harnessing critical minerals for …

South Africa’s progress in 2024 sets the stage for hope in the New Year

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… to create jobs,” the President said.  Economic growth and energy stability Efforts to grow the economy and create jobs … to improved maintenance by Eskom, increased renewable energy capacity, and widespread adoption of solar solutions.  “The work of the National Energy Crisis Committee continues. It is working to get more …

Over 250 days without load shedding

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… reinforcing Eskom’s commitment to providing a reliable energy supply, enabling economic growth, and promoting … operational efficiency week after week. “Eskom’s EAF [Energy Availability Factor] was at an average of 59.4% over …

SA, Algeria strengthen ties

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… on low-carbon economic growth in areas such as renewable energy and electric vehicle manufacturing. South Africa and …

Work underway to resolve SA’s challenges

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… previous administration adopted reforms aimed at improving energy and logistical constraints reducing barriers to … the acceleration of the market reform needed for long-term energy security and infrastructure development for inclusive … “Private sector resources were mobilised to address the energy crisis. As we are all aware we have not had an …

Cabinet notes decline in GDP by 0.3% in third quarter of 2024

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… operational foundation through the work of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM), the Eskom Board and …

SA, Nigeria talk trade

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… position to benefit from the rapid growth of clean energy manufacturing industries. “South Africa has developed … Plan that anticipates massive investments in renewable energy and the green economy over the next few years,” he …

Eskom appoints Group Executive for Strategic Delivery

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… and executive with an impressive track record in the energy and petrochemical sectors, most of which were spent at … to deliver value.  These include: •    Increasing the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) to 70% in the next 12 to 36 … an executable initial pipeline of at least 2GW of clean energy projects by 2026.  •    Re-baselining the cost …

Public urged to participate in National Treasury survey

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… in an online survey on the introduction of two renewable energy tax incentives. In the 2023 Budget Review, National Treasury announced the introduction of the solar energy tax credit (section 6C of the Income Tax Act) for … 29 February 2024 and the enhanced deduction for renewable energy (section 12BA of the Income Tax Act) for businesses …

South Africa, Germany strengthen development cooperation

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… namely peaceful and inclusive societies; climate energy and the just transition; sustainable economic … in a statement on Tuesday. The BMZ highlighted the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) as a milestone in … topics, such as fighting climate change and ensuring just energy transitions. – SAnews.gov.za …

SA’s G20 Presidency to focus on inclusivity 

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… trade, sustainable development, health, agriculture, energy, the environment, climate change and anti-corruption,” … debt sustainability; mobilising finance for a just energy transition and harnessing critical minerals for … The Presidency also seeks to mobilise finance for a just energy transition by securing agreement on increasing the …

Eskom suspends power interruption notice against City of Joburg, City Power

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… utility, this is to allow the Minister of Electricity and Energy’s process undertaken by an independent expert …