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Message of 'hope' expected for SONA

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… President Ramaphosa to give direction on the current energy crisis that is gripping the nation. “I’m looking for a … us and to also tell us that there is a solution to the energy crisis that we have. We do need to get our things … The President has been working very hard with the energy group of Cabinet to find the solution,” she said. …

Government working to root out corruption and criminality: Gungubele

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… one of the most difficult patches in our country with the energy crisis [and] challenges of unemployment, especially by … "It’s only this code that can actually deal with the energy crisis. It’s only this code that can stop crime and …

Praise singer Msawenkosi Nqobile Duma to usher in President

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… is speaking, I believe that they are able to feel the energy of the praise singer and be reminded that they are an … Ramaphosa has to say, particularly related to the energy challenges South Africa is facing. “It is so important …

Balancing climate transition with energy security

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… emphasised the importance of solutions that will balance energy security in the context of the climate transition to … risks posed by climate change. “If we fail to tackle the energy crisis, we know we will not meet our development … Indaba in Cape Town, the Minister said the issues of energy security and the just transition requires collective …

SONA 2023 a 'watershed' moment

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… are conscious of. We are conscious of the constraints on energy; conscious of the rampant criminal activity and other …

SONA 2023

… ahead of SONA Government probes proposal to deal with energy crisis as State of Disaster President sets tone for …

SA addressing challenges to increase mining investment: President Ramaphosa

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… improve the regulatory environment,” he said. Honing in on energy, the President told investors that government has already introduced the Energy Action Plan to improve “performance of our existing … this by an additional 1000 MW. “The successful renewable energy programme is being strengthened. In the last six …

SONA 2023 to reflect on progress made

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… and strengthens the performance evaluation process. Energy With South Africa continuing to experience various … shedding. Recently through the Presidency, the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) released a six-month update on progress in the implementation of the Energy Action Plan which in the short term, aims to reduce …

Freight bottlenecks, geopolitical conflicts hampering mining sectors

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says the country has to … and mineral sales. “International factors included soaring energy prices due to the ongoing geopolitical dynamics, … railways and ports.” Mantashe said the soaring of global energy prices negatively impacted the industry’s operational …

'No immediate crisis' on nuclear agreement, says Energy dept

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says there is “no immediate crisis” with … 'No immediate crisis' on nuclear agreement, says Energy dept …

Public Works to expropriate servitudes to improve Limpopo power supply

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… legislation," the department said. The ministry said the energy crisis requires the whole country to work together for …

Government probes proposal to deal with energy crisis as State of Disaster

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… [that government is implementing to address the energy challenge]... We are fast tracking emergency power, … developed through extensive consultation and endorsed by energy experts as providing the best and fastest path towards energy security. Since the adoption of the Energy Action …

Coal industry can innovate to contribute to energy transition

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has called on the … told delegates.. The Deputy Minister said while renewable energy will continue to be procured by government, coal still … and other IPPs on clean coal to ensure its status as lead energy source does not change. “In terms of the IRP2019 …

Portfolio committee welcomes reduction in mine fatalities

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… Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has welcomed the improvement in the health and safety … years ago. On Tuesday, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe released the Mine Health and Safety …

Have your say on 2023 National Budget

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… • stabilising State-Owned Entity finances • managing the energy crisis • tax revenues • debt sustainability …

Fuel price adjustments announced

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and …

49 fatalities recorded in mining industry

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… during 2022. This was revealed by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, on Tuesday during the …

President Ramaphosa calls for cooperation in energy crisis

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… they use, as the country works towards overcoming the energy crisis. “As we work together to overcome the energy crisis, I call on all South Africans to pay for the … South African households from the worst effects of rising energy and other costs,” President Ramaphosa said. He said …

North West deals with inconsistent provision of basic services

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… services. Municipalities are also considering alternative energy sources to ensure uninterrupted provision of water in …

Task team to monitor the impact of load shedding on agriculture sector

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… industry participants in the agriculture sector and energy specialists has been established to continuously … and predictability. “Possible development of alternative energy sources within the sector was also analysed. The … task team comprising government, industry participants and energy specialists that will continuously monitor the impact …