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President extends condolences to Joemat-Pettersson family

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… five years and then succeeded Ben Martins as Minister of Energy from 2014 until a cabinet reshuffle in 2017. “We have … the lives of ordinary South Africans. She exuded great energy, passion, and goodwill, and was not afraid to speak …

Have your say on revised water use licence regulations

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… “As the country is starting to explore other sources of energy/fuel and the department anticipates receiving …

Parliament pays tribute to late Tina Joemat-Pettersson

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… She previously served the country as the Minister of Energy and Agriculture. The Presiding Officers said: “Ms … the lives of ordinary South Africans. She exuded great energy, passion, and goodwill, and was not afraid to speak …

Fuel prices expected to decrease

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… as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) are as follows: Both grades of petrol will …

Former Eskom employees, industry experts to start work at power stations to ease load shedding

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… the team will go around the four power stations where the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) is low. These, according to … to provide technical support and capacity to the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) and employ the best minds in … But how smart we engage about how we engage with energy solutions.” He said he was happy to indicate that …

BRICS Ministers reflect on Russia-Ukraine war, Sudan conflict

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… April. Meanwhile, the leaders emphasised the importance of energy security as a crucial foundation for economic … for resilient global supply chains and predictable, stable energy demand to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy sources.” They also stressed the importance of …

Kekana checks on Knysna service delivery

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… Human Settlements, Pamela Tshwete; Mineral Resources and Energy, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, and the Deputy Minister of Rural …

Progress is being made to resolve national electricity crisis, says President

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… capacity, will enable us to end load shedding and achieve energy security,” he said. Operation Vulindlela  Turning to … Africans. On top of all this, we are in the grip of an energy crisis that is many years in the making, the seeds of …

Work to protect health facilities from load shedding continues

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… costing scenarios for the installation of alternative energy sources for hospitals to address “the impact of load … a R2.5 billion fund for farmers to invest in alternative energy solutions to support energy security. This will provide a mix of grant and loan …

South Africa committed to lowering carbon emissions

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… carbon emissions in a just manner while resolving the energy crisis. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa … plants and the cost of doing so relative to alternative energy sources,” he said. The transition from a high carbon … sector alone. However, government has committed to a Just Energy Transition which will leave no community behind. In …

President outlines progress on Energy Action Plan

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… has reiterated government's commitment to resolving the energy crisis as soon as possible. The President was … priority now is to end load shedding and to achieve energy security. In July last year, I announced a detailed plan to address the energy crisis. I have since established the National Energy

Operation Vulindlela making progress in implementing reforms

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… structural reforms to stabilise South Africa’s energy supply, establish a competitive logistics network, … both of which are weighing heavily on economic growth. Energy reforms Reforms in the energy sector are being implemented through the National …

President Ramaphosa congratulates Turkish President on re-election

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… multilateral forums such as the G20, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and are active participants in the …

Presidency responds to Electricity Minister's role

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… as well as Eskom, are involved in implementing the Energy Action Plan [and] the Minister “will ensure strong … crisis response, including the work of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM). The Minister’s primary … responsibility is to ensure full implementation of the Energy Action Plan within the next twelve months, the …

Deputy President commends efforts in bringing stability to Macadamia Farm

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… is seized with efforts to find lasting solutions to the energy crisis in our country, the city requires assistance in …

Mining communities should benefit more

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says mines should use their …

President Ramaphosa sets out powers for Electricity Minister

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… been shifted from the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe. “After due consideration, President … entrusted to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. The President has also transferred to the Minister of … 34 –will remain with the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy,” the Presidency said. The statement explained that …

SARB hikes Repo Rate by 50 basis points to 8.25%

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… a prudent public debt level, increasing the supply of energy, moderating administered price inflation and keeping … for GDP growth is slightly higher than in March, at 0.3%. Energy and logistical constraints remain binding on South … and a sustained reduction in load-shedding, or increased energy supply from alternative sources, would significantly …

Measures in place to address SANDF sexual exploitation

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… of green hydrogen, infrastructure development, renewable energy and agro-procession. “These sectors are critical to … (R16 billion), Frontier Rare Earth (R13 billion), Hive Energy (R200 million) and RRS Trade and Investment (R100 …

Contract for 400MW finalised for addition to grid

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… noted the progress made in the implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP), while it acknowledges significant … said it was pleased by the imminent launch of the energy one-stop shop on 31 May 2023 by Invest SA to speed up …