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Eskom yet to decide on Tokologo Municipality potential disconnection

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… notice published in November, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, brought all the parties …

Government-Business Partnership reaffirms commitment to economic growth

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… operational improvements, and key interventions in energy, transport and logistics, crime and corruption, and …

DTIC notes ArcelorMittal South Africa’s decision

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… the dtic and AMSA, the departments of Electricity and Energy, Transport, as well as Eskom, Transnet and private … including weak economic growth, high logistics and energy costs, and an influx of low-cost steel imports, … particularly from China. Persistent high logistics and energy costs, combined with insufficient policy interventions …

Eskom synchronises Koeberg’s Unit 2 to the grid

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… cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable energy supply. “This achievement follows an extensive … of Koeberg’s reactors, which are critical to the country’s energy security. With a 930MW contribution, Unit 2 plays a … operation in 2024, stands as a cornerstone of Eskom’s energy portfolio. The successful completion of Unit 1’s LTO …

2025 a year of "great hope" - President Ramaphosa

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… “increased investment” in roads, rail, public housing, energy, water and sanitation and infrastructure as well as … to show results.  “We are emerging from a debilitating energy crisis that cost immense hardships for our people, …

No load shedding implemented for nine months

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… without having to implement load shedding. This, the energy utility said, marks a significant milestone in its … underscores Eskom’s dedication to addressing the country’s energy challenges through its investment in the Generation …

Deputy President wishes nation a safe festive season

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… we continue to keep the lights on and invest in Renewable Energy as we move towards the Just Energy Transition (JET). “President Cyril Ramaphosa has …

Preferred bidders chosen for renewable energy bid windows

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… been appointed as preferred bidders under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme … projects have also been appointed through the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement … 2. REIPPPP Bid Window 7 The Department of Electricity and Energy on Monday said the eight solar projects were appointed …

Eskom 'lessons' can be a template for SOEs

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… in the last five years. This, according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who briefed media …

'There's no turning back' - Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom

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… point for Eskom, signifying the turnaround of the energy utility. This according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who addressed the … there was a decline in plant availability; distribution energy losses amounted to some 13.9TWh as well as worsened …

President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law

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… best practices as determined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “This alignment is necessary because …

SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts

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… the situation persist there is great danger of food and energy insecurity.”  The Ministers also took the time to …

What happens to all that wasted food?

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… “When food is wasted, valuable resources such as water, energy and land are wasted. Leftovers and scraps that end up …

SA to advance science, technology, and innovation in 2025

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… and their diffusion into key economic sectors such as energy, agriculture, mining, health, and the circular and …

Presidency raises concern over McKinsey, Bain appointments

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… of Bain in the Project Management Office of the Energy Council of South Africa. “The Presidency has noted … the G20, and Bain to the Project Management Office of the Energy Council of South Africa,” it said. Whilst the … of Bain in supporting the activities of NECOM [National Energy Crisis Committee]. The appointments do not contribute …

Eskom begins investigation into Matla Power Station explosion 

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… at power station This as the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, joined by members of … have delivered an exceptional performance, achieving an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 67.12%,” said Eskom Group …

Call to expand SA-Angola trade and investment 

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… rehabilitation, oil and gas infrastructure and renewable energy development in Angola.  “The Export Credit Insurance … various sectors such as agriculture and agro-processing, energy and rail rolling stock. Energy and infrastructure development On energy matters, the …

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 …