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Cabinet briefed on Eskom's plans to avoid load shedding

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… the newly-appointed Technical Committee of the National Energy Crisis Committee.  “Further announcements will be made …

South Africans encouraged to persevere through challenges

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… acknowledged that the country was going through an energy crisis that has plunged the country into darkness for …

SARB hikes repo rate to 6.25%

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

Correct energy mix imperative for SA

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… Minerals and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says government remains committed to supporting renewable energy projects but will not rush into transitioning the country from its coal dependent energy production. The Minister was speaking at the signing … Correct energy mix imperative for SA …

Pandor calls on global leaders to deal with poverty, inequality and unemployment

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… is required to meet other pressing challenges such as energy and food insecurity, climate change and the … Pandor urged leaders to collectively deal with global energy shortages by deploying innovative solutions that are …

Cabinet discusses load shedding challenges

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… of load shedding for the past three weeks, with Eskom’s energy generation challenges pushing load shedding to Stage … Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2022 to overcome the surmountable energy crisis facing the country. “Cabinet remains committed to resolving the issue of energy security in the country and welcomes the concerted …

Good governance leaves little room for corruption

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… management, State-owned entities, education, NPOs, and energy sector, among others. Batohi said while government has …

Energy crisis must be resolved - President Ramaphosa

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa says resolving the energy crisis is critical to ensure that the economic and … in several areas of reform, such as telecommunications, energy, water provision, freight rail and ports. The … Energy crisis must be resolved - President Ramaphosa …

Programmes launched to procure power for grid

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… was granted the green light to procure at least 1 000MW of energy to add onto the grid following the load shedding … at the avoided cost of own generation, including long-term energy purchases from Independent Power Producers. “The … The programme allows for independent generators to provide energy daily to compete with Eskom generators in the internal …

Teams mobilised to resolve load shedding - Gordhan

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… the recruitment of former experienced employees and energy experts. Some 18 energy specialists in power plant operations have been … with operations. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has, through the work of the National Energy Crisis …

Pandor attends general debate of UNGA77

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… economy is under strain and its ramifications on food, energy and finances require a united global response,” said …

Eskom "working flat out" to restore energy to grid - de Ruyter

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… Eskom "working flat out" to restore energy to grid - de Ruyter …

President Ramaphosa concludes positive US visit

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… bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. Energy  The Just Energy Transition also formed part deliberations. “The leaders affirmed their commitment to the Just Energy Transition and agreed that South Africa will require …

President Ramaphosa meets with the Congressional Black Caucus

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… This includes partnerships on issues such as Africa's just energy transition in accordance with global equity and …

Illegal mining a course of concern for SA

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… the police and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will appoint specialised teams in each province to … Ministers of Police, Home Affairs, Mineral Resources and Energy said that a Special Task Team was established by the …

No plans to privatise Eskom, says Mabuza

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… the clock to make Eskom a more efficient and effective energy generation and transmission public entity with the … capabilities to ensure the security and consistency of energy supply, in the interest of the economy and human … on improving maintenance and repairs to ensure increased energy availability. However, he assured Members of …

Number of people employed in agriculture increases

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… Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, briefed media on Thursday on …

Government outlines achievements of economic recovery efforts

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… and high inflation. Constraints to growth include energy supply shortages, a weak business climate, constraints … the ERRP, the some of the following has been achieved: Energy security measures to increase generation capacity have … the projects’ commercial closure set for 2025. Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme …

Rebuilding economy tops leaders' conference agenda

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… an urgent need to rebuild infrastructure, finance the just energy transition and improve growth prospects. This comes as … has escalated inflationary pressures through higher energy and food prices, leading to a rapid tightening of … is manifesting through a threefold crisis: access to food, energy and finance. Speaking on …

Energy security critical for economic recovery

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… Mineral Resource and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says energy security is critical for economic reconstruction and … policy reforms to increase investment and ascertain energy security of supply,” Nkabane said. Addressing a media … Energy security critical for economic recovery …