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Campaign to protect Eskom transformers

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… from illegal connections and promoting responsible energy practices.  “This will help protect lives, safeguard …

Approval granted to reopen Lily and Barbrook mines

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has approved Section 11 of the Mineral and … an engagement session between Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and stakeholders representing …

30 years of democracy: The electrification of South African households

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… Relations at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Lufuno Madzhie, said the electrification programme … to reside within the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy [DMRE]. Through us as the department, working with … to be escorted, we need protection,” she said. Head of energy and electricity distribution at the South African …

Eskom breaches ‘psychological mark’ of 70% Energy Availability Factor

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… Eskom has achieved an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of some 70.78% - a feat last … who was briefing media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Monday. The power utility has suspended … for more than a month. “As I stand before you today, the Energy Availability Factor of Eskom has breached the 70% …

Improved Eskom performance gives hope that 'end of load shedding is in sight' – Pres Ramaphosa

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… suspension of load shedding is a testament that the Energy Action Plan (EAP) announced in 2022 is working, says … by the President in July 2022 when South Africa’s energy challenges reached crisis levels. “As of today … month and a half. This welcome development shows that the Energy Action Plan we announced in 2022 is working. “It is …

Labour dept institutes strict controls for service providers

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… agriculture, construction, hospitality, security, energy, call centres, and new venture creations.  Nxesi said …

NERSA approves Sasol Gas application

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… The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved Sasol … of gas for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The Energy Regulator said the maximum gas price is expected to … until the date of approval of other maximum prices by the Energy Regulator,” NERSA on Friday. The application for a …

No lack of investor confidence in SA - Minister Ntshavheni

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… Zone in the Boegoebaai port to drive investment in green energy. There is a great deal of interest from the private … in the boom that will be generated from green hydrogen energy projects,” the President said at the time. Load …

President Ramaphosa reiterates government's commitment to service delivery

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… are important for your progress like mining and renewable energy. “Those are some of the key industries that we are …

Public-private partnerships essential to unlock SADC opportunities

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… Communication Technologies (ICT); water and sanitation; energy, and social housing. “Government cannot succeed …

DMRE hosts Battery Energy Storage bidders' conference

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will today host a bidders' conference in respect of Battery Energy Storage (bid window 3) under the Independent Power … of 616 MW of new generation capacity from battery energy storage technologies. “The third battery energy

Government committed to resolve SA challenges

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… South Africa. “We continue our efforts to overcome the energy crisis, to implement structural reforms to boost …

Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking

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… (STI) Decadal Plan 2022-2032. “These areas include energy, social sciences, agriculture, climate change …

South Africa remains an "attractive investment destination" - President Ramaphosa

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… issues at ports and rail are being addressed. “Through our Energy Action Plan, we have made much progress in dealing …

City Power's Eskom debt reaches "unprecedented levels"

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… invest in new technologies and meet the growing energy demands of the province,” Eskom said. According to the …

Government notes strides made in Energy Plan delivery

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… says government is making strides in the delivery of the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July … year,” he said. Updating the media on the progress of the Energy Action Plan (EAP) in Pretoria on Monday, Ramokgopa … time.” – SAnews.gov.za … Government notes strides made in Energy Plan delivery …

Load shedding remains suspended

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… recently continues to have a positive impact on the energy availability factor (EAF). The EAF has been above 60% …

Newly launched Dube TradeZone attracts R1.8 billion in early investment  

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… companies such as Samsung, Mahindra, DHL, Chem Energy and PepsiCo-Futurelife. Economic Development, Tourism …

CTFL Masterplan has had a positive impact on local industry

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… where problems can be collectively solved through the energy and creativity of all stakeholders, ultimately to grow …

Eskom reaches significant milestone in curbing load shedding

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… “within touching distance”. This after Eskom achieved an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 65.5% on Wednesday. In a … “[This] marks a significant milestone in resolving the energy deficit [load shedding] in the country. Eskom’s achievement of an Energy Availability Factor of 65.5%, last attained in 2021, …