September 17
South Africa: Concern Raised Over 'Risk of the Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons'
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has raised concern about the "rising threat" to global peace and the risk of the threat of nuclear weapons use amidst… Read more »
August 26
South Africa: Eskom Anticipates 'Load Shedding Free Summer'
Eskom anticipates that South Africa will experience a "load shedding free summer" if it manages to keep unplanned losses at power stations below 13 000MW. Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Must Be At 'Driving Seat' of Clean Energy
Municipalities are at the centre of government's efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country's commitment to global climate change. Read more »
South Africa: Benefits of Just Energy Transition Must Be Shared Equally
As South Africa transitions towards a low carbon economy, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, says the benefits of energy renewable projects… Read more »
August 23
South Africa: Eskom Launches Pilot Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Midrand
Eskom has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. Read more »
August 21
South Africa: Eskom Removes Illegally Connected Transformers in Gauteng
Eskom, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, has removed over 35 illegally connected transformers in Gauteng's Diepsloot Extension 6. Read more »
August 17
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act which sets out far-reaching reforms of the country's electricity sector, including the… Read more »
August 18
South Africa: Load Shedding Suspension Continues
Load shedding remains suspended, with Eskom providing uninterrupted power supply for over 142 consecutive days since 26 March 2024, including over 108 days of constant supply… Read more »
August 16
South Africa: Nuclear Power Procurement Ministerial Determination Withdrawn
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that the Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2 500MW of nuclear energy, has been withdrawn. Read more »
August 12
South Africa: A Further 2 500mw Expected Back 'By the End of August'
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the power grid is expected to be strengthened with generating units expected back by the end of August. Read more »
August 08
South Africa: Consistent Electricity Supply 'A Step Closer'
Consistent electricity supply in South Africa is now "one step closer" due to the diligent and dedicated implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Eskom Delivering 'Exceptional' Performance but Minister Remains Cautious
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned that although Eskom has delivered exceptional performance to keep load shedding at bay, the country is "not… Read more »
August 01
South Africa: Just Energy Transition Must Not Leave Communities Behind - Ramokgopa
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has insisted that as South Africa continues to transition from a carbon intensive economy to a green economy,… Read more »
July 29
South Africa: Minister Ramokgopa Commits to Finding 'Enduring, Lasting Solution' to Rising Electricity Costs
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has moved to assure South Africans that the department is committed, together with the South African Local Government… Read more »
July 23
South Africa: Electricity System Still Vulnerable Despite 120 Days With No Load Shedding
While this week marks 120 days without load shedding in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is too soon to claim victory. Read more »
July 15
South Africa: South Africa Aims for Zero Emissions By 2050
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Read more »
July 14
South Africa: Nuclear Power Build Will Be At a Scale 'We Can Afford' - Minister Ramokgopa
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says South Africa will seek to build a nuclear plant for electricity generation at "a scale and speed that we can… Read more »
July 08
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding No Reason to Relax - President
Even though South Africa recently reached the longest period without load shedding since 2020, there is no reason to relax, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
July 01
South Africa: Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 Reaches Commercial Operation
Eskom's Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid. Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Nersa Approves Applications for Electricity Tariffs
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has completed considering the approving of all 178 licenced electricity distributors' tariff applications for the 2024/25… Read more »
June 21
South Africa: City of Johannesburg, City Power Ordered to Pay Eskom Debt
Eskom has obtained a court judgement against the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power for the payment of their R1.073 billion debt. Read more »
May 20
South Africa: Hard Work At Eskom Keeps the Lights On
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa is in large part thanks to the hard work of… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: City Power's Eskom Debt Reaches 'Unprecedented Levels'
Eskom says it will approach the courts in a bid to have City Power pay its R1 billion debt to the national power utility. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Government Notes Strides Made in Energy Plan Delivery
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is making strides in the delivery of the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril… Read more »