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World faces era of new economic challenges

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… levels. Exports also suffered over the past 12 months from energy and logistics challenges as much as price factors. Imports were also muted by logistics.  “As energy and logistics constraints continue to ease, the growth …

DMPR notes withdrawal of TotalEnergies from offshore blocks

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… the south coast of South Africa. This after international energy giant, TotalEnergies, announced its withdrawal from … and 5/6/7. “The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) notes TotalEnergies' announcement to exit from …

No "secret meetings" held to discuss climate change commitments

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… also relates to other interactions on South Africa’s energy mix, the Just Transition to a low-carbon economy and …

Minister Ramokgopa commits to finding 'enduring, lasting solution' to rising electricity costs

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… Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has moved … and working with SALGA.” WATCH | Ramokgopa briefs media on energy and electricity related issues   Ramokgopa addressed … said in finding solutions, the role of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is indispensable. …

Government activities for the week 29 July – 02 August 2024

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… Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, will hold a regular media briefing to update the public on energy and electricity related issues at the GCIS in …

Eskom contractor employees get bail for diesel theft

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… enforcement agencies, coordinated and led by the National Energy Crisis Committee’s (NECOM’s) Safety and Security …

SA committed to addressing climate change

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… the DG said. As the country works towards a just energy transition, it will focus on the transition of the energy sector as it navigates the shift away from coal towards cleaner sources of energy. This will ensure that the lives and communities that …

Solar geyser rollout benefits Woodyglen residents

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… in KwaZulu-Natal will now enjoy cost savings and reduced energy consumption as the area goes green following the … in their households. In a move towards embracing green energy, the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has … work adheres to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy standards. Beyond installation, we prioritise skills …

Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy

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… poverty, high unemployment, water insecurity, an energy crisis, corruption, and the mounting threat of climate …

President outlines process to establish SOEs Holding Company

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… of our economy, as I indicated yesterday. They are in energy, in logistics, in telecommunications, in visa reform …

Transnet granted R18.85 billion loan

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… to the loan will also greatly assist Transnet with its energy efficiency efforts and with Infrastructure Project …

Gender-based violence remains a priority for government

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… new jobs in areas like tourism, agriculture and green energy, and providing work experience and demand-led training …

Electricity system still vulnerable despite 120 days with no load shedding

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… has been instrumental in addressing.  The National Energy Crisis Committee, which was established in 2022 to oversee the implementation of the Energy Action Plan, is chaired by the President and … in the Presidency.  “With the support of the National Energy Crisis Committee, there has been a marked improvement …

SA to work with Palestine in research, technology and innovation programme

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… transition to green hydrogen as an alternative source of energy to fuel our economy and to facilitate a net-zero energy future,” he explained.   In 2023/24, they also … Cannabis Industrialisation Masterplan and the Renewable Energy Masterplan.  “Arising from this, it is pleasing to …

Public consultations on raw water tariffs

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… water users, including mines, industries, agriculture, energy and domestic users. “Different stakeholders need to be …

SA’s response to climate change outlined in new law

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… and food production; forestry and fisheries; human health; energy generation; industry; human settlements and migration; …

SA committed to meeting climate change undertakings

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… greenhouse gas emissions, including through the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP). The … and other countries towards its implementation. “The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with some developed … countries is only a small component of our much larger energy transition plan, which in turn is only one sector of …

Warning against electricity scammers

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… residents,” sait the city’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg. While the city’s electricity staff …

South Africa's 'renewable energy revolution' a tantalising prospect

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… Cyril Ramaphosa has touted South Africa’s “renewable energy revolution” as one that will foster “significant … a climatic advantage which allows the country to draw energy from, among others, the sun and the wind. Added to … presence of rare earth minerals needed for renewable energy technologies. “As we undertake a just transition …

GNU looks to SA becoming a "construction site"

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… the country in areas such as transport, roads, water, energy and human settlements.  “We will massively increase …