Eskom wants R100bn on grid extension
During a briefing, Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has said Eskom planned to spend a R100 billion to expand its
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Eskom to complete Medupi power station this year
Deputy President David Mabuza said Eskom has committed to completing the construction of Medupi power station this year, whil Kusile
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Eskom probe: four arrested, over 5 000 facing DC
Members of Parliament have heard how R44.4 million was channelled from Eskom’s contractors, through sub-contracted companies, to four Eskom officials
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Ramaphosa’s Recovery Plan – the good, the bad, the indifferent
The best was left for last. If what is promised in the end really happens, we will have a real
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Eskom CEO cleared of accusations of misleading the board
Eskom has warned the public about the disinformation contained in some articles recently published in titles associated with the Independent
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SA economy at the mercy of a conveyor belt
Eskom warned yesterday that a possibility of loadshedding has increased as belt that feeds Medupi units snapped. During the night
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Eskom suspends managers at Duvha, Kriel, Tutuka and Kendal power stations
In response to the escalation of loadshedding to Stage 4 during the past two days, the Eskom Board says it
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Incompetence at Eskom continues to harm SA’s economy
Eskom has implemented Stage 4 loadshedding from 15:00 on 2 September 2020 as power system was still severely constrained and
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No loadshedding is expected for the rest of the weekend
After recovering three generation units overnight, Eskom has announced that the supply constraints have eased sufficiently to allow for the
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SA’s energy crisis has triggered lots of wrong ideas
by Hartmut Winkler. Since late last year, South Africans have, once again, been subjected to power cuts by the power
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Eskom to implement Stage 2 loadshedding
Due to the increase in generation unit breakdowns, Eskom has informed the country that it had implemented Stage 2 loadshedding
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Eskom warns power system severely constrained
Eskom warns that the public that the power system is severely constrained as the return to service of five generation
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Eskom to recover monies from Guptas and corrupt Eskom bosses
In its commitment to anti-corruption drive, Eskom is strengthening its ties in a three-year partnership with the government’s corruption-fighting agency,
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Eskom urges reduction as power generation is constrained
Eskom requests the public to reduce electricity usage as the power generation system is severely constrained. On Monday, 27 July
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Generation capacity reaches its highest this year
Eskom teams successfully returned four generation units to service, helping to relieve pressure on the system, the utility said. These
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MV switchgear replacement contract at Tutuka power plant
Eskom has awarded ACTOM a R1.18-bln contract to perform comprehensive MV switchgear replacement at Tutuka power station near Standerton in
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Eskom corruption scandal and its implications
Now that Eskom continues with its destructive effort on the South African economy, blaming cold weather for its inability to
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Gold miner’s solar plant to provide independence from Eskom
The Pan African Resources’ board has approved the development of a 10MW solar photovoltaic project at Elikhulu’s operation in Evander,
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Eskom blames unscrupulous contractors for R4bn loss
According to a letter from Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina, Eskom has named SA
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Power utility warns on possible load shedding
While Eskom is working hard to return generating units to service, the possibility of loadshedding during the peak demand hours
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Energy crisis: “South Africa is de-industrialising”
Executive member of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) Nhlanhla Gumede briefing press reporters said a weakening in
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Eskom system is in trouble due to unplanned breakdowns
Eskom appeals to the public to reduce electricity consumption as the generation system is severely constrained. “We have unexpectedly lost
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Eskom, Covid-lockdown are killing ferrochrome industry
Glencore Operations South Africa (Alloys Division) and Merafe have commenced a consultation process in terms of sections 189 and 189A
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ESKOM: No load shedding anticipated for this winter
Eskom Group Chief Executive, André de Ruyter revealed that despite facing major challenges in the past four months, Eskom has
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Medupi power station’s faulty boiler fixed and producing power
Eskom has completed repairs to Unit 3 of Medupi power station, following the closure of the unit since January to
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Why Anglo American is exiting coal mining in South Africa
Commodity giant Anglo American plans to exit coal mining in South Africa, in its effort to break away from carbon-based
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