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Eskom has no plans to retrench staff members

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… and sustainable manner,” Eskom said. Resolving the energy challenge Meanwhile, Eskom acknowledged the concerns of all South Africans regarding the current energy crisis. “We have put in place measures to bolster the … skills that have the potential to help solve the energy crisis. There are South Africans of all hues and …

Government takes urgent steps to implement Energy Action Plan

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… Government continues to implement the country’s Energy Action Plan in earnest, with the long-term goal of securing continuous, credible energy supply. “As a country we must acknowledge that there … to ensure full and effective implementation of the Energy Action Plan,” Minister in the Presidency, Mondli …

Pandor thanks EU for supporting SA's developmental agenda

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… global and local challenges, focusing on the Just Energy Transition, Green Hydrogen, health, education, …

SA should learn from EU expertise, says Godongwana

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… and engineers can contribute  to addressing the energy crisis, and empower our working-age population with … the EU’s financial support for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, via the International Partners Group of …

Godongwana, Yellen conclude successful bilateral meeting

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… for the United States’ commitment to South Africa’s energy transition, saying it comes at a critical stage when the country is facing grinding energy shortages. The Minister expressed the views during a …

Bilateral set to cement SA-US relations

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… we will discuss South Africa’s economic outlook and energy sector reforms. “As you know, South Africa is the first country with a Just Energy Transition Partnership, to which the United States was … that I believe will alleviate the deep fiscal strain the energy sector is putting on South Africa’s economy and …

SA urges global community to invest in the country

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… investment. Through the Presidency, the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) recently released a six-month update on progress in the implementation of the Energy Action Plan , which, among others, highlighted Eskom’s … world details about the ambitious suite of reforms – in energy, infrastructure development, food security, job …

Pandor hopes SA will learn from Greece's renewables-based energy system

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… value to South Africa as the country diversifies its own energy.  This comes as government announced a series of … and support to South Africa as it addresses its energy challenges.” Pandor also spoke about shipbuilding, … Pandor hopes SA will learn from Greece's renewables-based energy system …

Godongwana to host US Secretary Yellen

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… and underscored the country’s support for a Just Energy Transition that will enable South Africa to …

Adding to Eskom capacity a matter of "extreme urgency" for government - Ramaphosa

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… Eskom’s grid “as a matter of extreme urgency” with the Energy Action Plan at the core. The President was addressing … power stations which serve at least 80% of South Africa’s energy needs. “A team of independent experts is conducting a … that Eskom is also taking steps to procure some 1000MW of energy from neighbouring countries with the power utility …

Load shedding to persist, but blackout highly unlikely - Eskom

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… South Africa is not in any immediate danger of a total energy system-wide blackout. This is according to Eskom Chief … team is hard at work in collaboration with the National Energy Crisis Committee [NECOM] as well as our partners in …

Eskom recovery will take some time

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… roof top solar roll-out, micro-grid roll out programme and energy conservation programmes such as energy efficient lighting. “We need support with this and … to this load shedding challenge,” he said. The National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) on Saturday released a …

Energy Crisis Committee releases progress report

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… load shedding. Through the Presidency, the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) on Saturday released a … six-month update on progress in the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Among these are Eskom’s programme to buy … cutting red tape and streamlining regulatory processes for energy projects. This will include reducing the timeframe for …

Government working on energy relief package for small businesses

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… Department of Small Business Development is working on an energy relief package for the Small, Medium and Micro … different stakeholders within and outside government on an energy relief package. “Our aim is to find immediate … Government working on energy relief package for small businesses …

Public works addresses Johannesburg High Court generator matter

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… DPWI is now advising clients to consider other sources of energy such as solar power as a back up to generators. These …

Public Enterprises 'considering' lawyer's letter regarding load shedding

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… other things, that the increase granted by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) not be implemented … stations where generating unit breakdowns have hampered energy availability. “However, those who are a part of …

President Ramaphosa cancels WEF trip to address load shedding

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… by Professor Klaus and Hilde Schwab. “Due to the ongoing energy crisis, President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled his … parties represented in Parliament, NECCOM [National Energy Crisis Committee] and the Eskom board,” Magwenya said. … already engaged with the leadership of Eskom and National Energy Crisis Committee (NECCOM) and those meetings will …

Eskom welcomes "tough" NERSA tariff increase decision

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… the electricity tariff increase announced by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) will contribute to … aligned that every effort needs to be made to improve the energy availability factor at Eskom power stations. “The …

Deputy Ministers to embark on ex-miners compensation outreach programme

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… Moloi and the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane will join Dhlomo in the drive. …

Stage 6 load shedding impacting Tshwane infrastructure

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… extended outages in some area. Making sure not to have energy-intensive appliances on during peak times – …