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Comparisons presented by Eskom to show that its tariffs are low compared to those in many other countries were met with scepticism on Thursday.

Johannesburg has joined Cape Town in opposing plans by Eskom to raise electricity costs by more than three times the current inflation rate.

Investec plans to offer its private banking clients funding to install solar panels and battery storage systems in their homes.

Eskom’s creditors have started working with financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co as the struggling power utility prepares a long-awaited reorganisation.

Energy expert Chris Yelland has warned that if Eskom gets its way, the economy will go into “a nosespin”.

Eskom expects the consumer to pay for the long-term damage of its bungling of the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, says the Association of South African Chambers.

Eskom will from Monday carry out a staggered shutdown of both units of its Koeberg nuclear power station for scheduled refuelling and maintenance.

Opposition is mounting to a move by municipalities to try to get the exclusive right to distribute electricity countrywide.

WiSolar, a South African start-up that sells solar power on a prepaid basis, plans to raise R45-million as it gears up for growth.

The situation in Johannesburg is bizarre and increasingly untenable.