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South Africa’s renewable energy pivot: Hurdles, hope, and the road ahead
According to Kyle Durham, Sustainability Head at FNB Commercial, the shift away from fossil fuels is both a critical challenge and a unique opportunity.
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is fighting to keep lights on
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that Eskom is working to the best of its ability to ensure that the national grid can remain stable for winter.
Eskom announces stage 2 loadshedding, South Africans furious
State-owned entity Eskom implemented Stage 2 loadshedding from 13 May 2025 to 15 May 2025 because of unplanned breakdowns. South Africans made jokes.
Eskom announces sudden Stage 2 loadshedding, SA believes it's because the VAT hike was scrapped
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 loadshedding on short notice, but many said they expected it after the VAT increase was scrapped by the Finance Minister.
R521 billion used to bail out struggling state-owned enterprises
The South African government spent over R500 billion in bailing struggling state-owned enterprises out over 15 years. South Africans debated SOEs' importance.
City Power sacks 5 employees who were behind some illegal connections in Johannesburg
City Power dismissed five of its employees after they were implicated in facilitating illegal connections in parts of Johannesburg. Netizens were not shocked.
Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding, SA annoyed as power utility blames loss of generation units
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 loadshedding on short notice due to the loss of generation units, leaving South Africans annoyed with the power utility.
SALGA warns high electricity tariffs could lead to more illegal connections
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) warned that poor communities could connect electricity illegally because of high tariffs.
SA reacts as Eskom corruption accused Michael Lomas released on R2 million bail
The Johannesburg High Court granted Eskom corruption-accused Michael Lomas R1.2 million bail after he was arrested in September 2024. SA reacted.
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