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Taking stock of the sixth administration

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… and load shedding In order to grow the economy, reliable energy supply is essential and energy security is cited in the country’s Economic … Plan (ERRP). In July 2022, government launched the Energy Action Plan (EAP). The EAP is a set of steps to be …

Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced the adjustment …

South African government hard at work to resolve challenges in mining

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… performance. Globally, commodity price volatility, high energy prices, geopolitical tensions and a global cost of … the business operating environment. “Domestically, the energy crisis and port and rail bottlenecks are putting … together to overcome these serious challenges,” he said. Energy crisis The President told the gathering that through …

Mashatile engages business leaders

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… of challenges impacting key economic enablers, namely energy, transport and logistics, crime, and corruption. “We …

SA to advance the African agenda with focus on AfCFTA

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… communication and technology, water and sanitation, and energy in South Africa and throughout the region and …

Winde thanks roleplayers battling wildfires around the Cape Winelands

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… we can to enable the private sector to pivot to renewable energy to help mitigate the climate crisis,” he stressed. …

Government activities for the week 29 January to 2 February 2024

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… 31 January, The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will host a series of public engagement …

DMRE to host public engagements on draft IRP 2023

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is expected host a series of public engagement …

Government leads partnerships in addressing pressing challenges

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… to address our country’s most pressing challenges in energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption. … we have developed targeted interventions such as the Energy Action Plan (EAP), Freight Logistics Roadmap, Economic … introduced by President Ramaphosa in 2022 to address our energy challenges, ensured an improved performance in our …

Repo rate remains unchanged at 8.25%

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… a prudent public debt level, increasing the supply of energy, keeping administered price inflation low and real …

Saudi Arabia market presents enormous growth opportunities for SA

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… Saudi Arabia in sectors beyond South Africa’s renewable energy industry. Currently, Saudi is the largest investor in South Africa's local renewable energy sector and ACWA Power has a leading role in this area. … The Business Council focuses on five main workstreams - energy and renewable energy, tourism, hospitality and …

Take part in the Green Tourism Incentive Programme

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… prices, the intensifying pressure on the national energy grid and negative impacts of load shedding, as well as … applicants are able to qualify for the full cost of a new energy and water efficiency audit or the review of an … on the cost of approved solutions that will improve energy and water efficiency and reduce the costs of their …

Investment in transmission critical

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… boarding new generating capacity – particularly renewable energy – is critical to ensuring that additional capacity is … was speaking during an update on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Tuesday. The expansion is critical to … boarding new generating capacity  – particularly renewable energy – onto the national grid to relieve pressure on the …

Electricity system performance 'exceeding expectations' - Minister Ramokgopa

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… who was briefing the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Tuesday. “We have really turned the …

Have your say on National Budget

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… stabilising state-owned entity finances, managing the energy crisis, tax revenues and debt sustainability. The …

Eskom to rollout prepaid metres throughout Limpopo

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… together, we can create a more sustainable and efficient energy future. “We appreciate the understanding and …

Presidential Economic Advisory Council discusses measures to support economic growth, job creation

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… strategy to harness South Africa’s significant renewable energy resources, support for small businesses and the … sector, and measures to accelerate implementation of the Energy Action Plan and end load shedding. The President … made in advancing economic reform, including in the energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors, as well as …

Structural reforms remain key for SA economy

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… One of the perennial problems we’ve had has been on the energy front. Massive structural reforms… are dealing with … “As government, we remain resolved to deal with the energy and logistics challenges that are adversely impacting …

DMRE to hold renewable energy bidders' conference

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is expected to hold three virtual bidders’ … of the recently released bid windows under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme … The three bid windows are REIPPPP Bid Window 7; Battery Energy Storage Capacity IPP Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) …

SA remains committed to creating a conducive environment for business

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… As government, we remain resolved to deal with the energy and logistics challenges that are adversely impacting … and a long-term strategy for climate, nature and energy. According to Godongwana, South Africa remains the …