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President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterates plans for energy department to oversee Eskom, leaving many worried
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his plans for the department of energy to take over the management of the embattled state-owned power enterprise, Eskom.
Eskom CEO survives assassination attempt after drinking coffee laced with cyanide, leaves SA concerned
CEO of Eskom Andre De Ruyter said a day after he resigned, he had his coffee laced with cyanide, leading him to experience dizziness, weakness and confusion.
Gwede Mantashe says he's open-minded about the country's energy issues, SA reacts: "Certainly not a thinker"
Gwede Mantashe said he's not a coal fundamentalist and is open-minded about the energy issues facing the country. SA disagreed and said he's not a thinker.
ANC admits that loadshedding is hindering South Africa's economic growth, leaving Mzansi eye-rolling
The African National Congress (ANC) admitted that loadshedding hindered South Africa's economic growth during its economic reforms and energy security event.
Eskom employee busted for stealing diesel worth R500k from Western Cape power station
An Eskom power pant worker has been arrested by the Hawks for stealing R500 thousand worth of diesel from a plant in the Atlantis area in the Western Cape.
Eskom increases security at power plant to curb corruption and sabotage: “It’s about time” citizens complain
SA Power utility Eskom will increase security at its power plants in an effort to curb corruption, sabotage, and vandalism which is exacerbating load shedding.
Man invents cooler box that lights up and keeps booze cold at groove during loadshedding
Zolani Brown is helping people party in Dezemba during loadshedding. The innovative man built a cooler box that lights up and charges phones with solar power.
Eskom suspends loadshedding on New Year’s Eve, SA unimpressed: “What kind of mind games is Eskom playing?”
Embattled power utility Eskom has suspended loadshedding so that South Africans can usher in the new year with the lights on. SA citizens are not impressed.
Coal billionaire says SA’s grid too weak for green energy, Mzansi accuses him of having “vest interest”
Russian coal billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko, claims that South Africa's ailing power grid is too weak to support a just transition to clean, renewable energy.
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