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South Africa: Energy Crisis in South Africa
DA, 27 November 2014
The following speech was delivered by the DA Parliamentary Leader during a debate on the escalating crisis at Eskom. Read more »
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South Africa: Eskom Records R9.3 Billion in Profit
SAnews.gov.za, 25 November 2014
Eskom on Tuesday reported a profit of R9.3 billion for the six months ended on 30 September 2014. Read more »
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South Africa: Eskom Warns of Tight Power System
SAnews.gov.za, 25 November 2014
South Africa's power system is expected to be tight for the next few days, says Eskom. Read more »
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South Africa: Dire Eskom Results Show Need for Privatisation
DA, 25 November 2014
Today Eskom reported a profit of R9.3 billion for the first six months of the financial year, down 24% from the R12.2 billion for the same period last year. Read more »
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South Africa: High Risk of Load Shedding This Weekend
SAnews.gov.za, 28 November 2014
This weekend will see a very high risk of load shedding as the power system remains constrained, says Eskom. Read more »
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South Africa: Eskom Signs Coal Agreement
SAPA, 28 November 2014
Eskom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Anglo American Inyosi Coal for coal supply to the Kusile power station, the power producer said on Friday. Read more »
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South Africa: Tough Times Ahead for Eskom, SA
SAPA, 25 November 2014
Eskom and South Africa must brace themselves for tough measures in order to make the power supply sustainable, Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown said on Tuesday. Read more »
South African Energy Giant's Profit Drop Adds to Woes
Eskom, South Africa and Africa's largest energy provider, is seeing a sharp drop in profits as it struggles to keep South Africa's lights on.
InFocus
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The collapse of a coal silo at Majbuba power station has constrained the country's electrical grid, forcing Eskom to institute load shedding to avoid potential blackouts. Read more »
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The country's national treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained - this while opposition ... Read more »
