South Africa: Government Welcomes Renewable Energy Investments Initiative

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has applauded the launch of a research project investigating how private renewable energy investments in… Read more »

South Africa: SA Granted €500 Million Loan for Energy Transition

South Africa has been granted a €500 million loan for the implementation of the country's Just Energy Transition (JET) plan by the German Cooperation via KFW Development Bank… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Signs US$474,6-Million Loan for Just Energy Transition

South Africa and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a US$474.6 million loan agreement aimed at supporting the implementation of the Just Energy Transition (JET). Read more »

South Africa: Northern Cape Green Energy Potential Could Be 'Heartbeat' of SA's Economy

With its immense potential for renewable energy and green hydrogen production and export, the Northern Cape could become a key driver of South Africa's energy transition and… Read more »

South Africa: Drive for Energy Efficiency Sees Registration of 7 000 Buildings

The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, has announced that over 7 000 public and private buildings have registered for an Energy Performance… Read more »

South Africa: UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Urgent Transition to Clean Energy

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made a resounding call for the global community to "supercharge the clean energy age", warning that the fossil fuel era… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Clarifies Dispute With Koeberg Contractor

Eskom has confirmed that the two contractual disputes with Koeberg Nuclear Power Station contractor, Framatome, are being addressed through an agreed resolution process. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Commits to Working Closely With Majakaneng Community

Eskom has reiterated its commitment to working with the community of Majakaneng, in the North West, following a protest against power outages in the area. Read more »

South Africa: No Risk of Load Shedding As Koeberg Unit 1 Return Delayed

Eskom has announced that Koeberg Unit 1 will return to service by the end of August, instead of the end of this month, due to additional steam generator maintenance. Read more »

South Africa: Ramokgopa to Host G20 Meetings Focusing On Global Development

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, will host the fourth Group of 20 (G20) Development Working Group (DWG) meeting and the… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Stronger Brics, G20 Synergy to Champion Developing Nations

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa says Brazil's leadership of BRICS and COP30, together with South Africa's Presidency of the G20, provides a unique opportunity to… Read more »

South Africa: Medupi's Unit 4 Returned to Service

Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Strengthens System Against Fraudulent Tokens Generation

State power utility Eskom says it has taken several steps to strengthen its systems against potential threats related to the generation of fraudulent prepaid tokens. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom, City Power Resolve Billing Dispute

City Power and Eskom have reached an agreement over their long-standing electricity billing and debt dispute. Read more »