Author: Paul Burkhardt

The public enterprises minister undermined upper management, disrupting efforts to end the nation’s energy crisis, said former CEO André de Ruyter.

Eskom has had to defend itself against armed robbery, fuel theft, sabotage and corruption – all of which are increasing the risk of a complete power outage.

Civil society groups warned the move raises concerns about rampant corruption at the state-owned power utility.

Cabinet has approved a bill on electricity regulation designed to clear the path for private generation projects and power trading.

Government has given assurances that the electricity grid won’t be allowed to collapse. Yet increasing numbers of businesses are preparing for that very eventuality.

A shortage of electricity grid connections poses a major challenge that needs to be overcome to end load shedding.

The 155MW, R4-billion project by Seriti Green will provide electricity for coal mining operations in Mpumalanga.

Parts of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, are being subjected to renewed water-supply cuts as ongoing electricity shortages disrupt pumping operations.

South Africa has entered a critical phase of revamping its sole nuclear plant and needs it to run according to plan.

France’s Engie expects to move forward with three South African solar projects this week.