Comparisons presented by Eskom to show that its tariffs are low compared to those in many other countries were met with scepticism on Thursday.
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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.
The situation in Johannesburg is bizarre and increasingly untenable.
Stakeholders have until Friday to submit written comments to energy regulator Nersa on Eskom tariffs that may increase by more than 40%.
The Zondo report must not merely be an exercise in catharsis, but rather the first step to delivering justice and accountability.