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Eskom reduces reliance on diesel generation

Eskom says it has reduced its reliance on diesel to generate electricity. This follows reports that it has ramped up its use of diesel to keep the lights on. Eskom has not imposed rolling blackouts for almost a month. It says it has suff
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27 Apr 2024

Rolling blackouts to be contained within Stage 2 in winter: Eskom

Power utility Eskom has announced the winter outlook will be contained within Stage 2 of rolling blackouts. The utilitys management outlined the status of the power grid ahead of the winter peak season at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg. T
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26 Apr 2024

Civil society groups hold vigil to mark Chernobyl disaster in C Town

The Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) together with its partners, Earthlife Africa, and the Koeberg Alert Alliance, among others, held a vigil in front of Parliament in Cape Town. This is to mark the 7th a
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26 Apr 2024

Honeymoon over, Eskom forecasts average Stage 2 load shedding in winter

Electricity users honeymoon will soon be over as Eskom forecasts that crippling rotational power cuts would return during winter after a month of no power supply interruption.Eskom, however, has assured the public that load shedding would b
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26 Apr 2024

Political parties share their views on renewable energy

What do South Africa's major political parties think about the adoption of renewable energy in the country? We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and Rise Mzansi for their positions on this matter. Only
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26 Apr 2024

Winter load shedding will be much reduced: Eskom

The load shedding picture has improved markedly over the past year, and this winter's power cuts are likely to be dramatically reduced compared to the same period in 2023. This is the upbeat assessment from newly appointed Eskom
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26 Apr 2024

LIVE: Eskoms State of the System and Winter Outlook briefing

Eskom will hold a media briefing on Eskoms State of the System and Winter Outlook. LIVE STREAM: ?
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26 Apr 2024

'For South Africa to succeed, Gauteng has to succeed': Political parties clash at IOL elections debate in Joburg

The provincial government which will take the reins in Gauteng after the May 29 elections will have no option but to abolish the wastages and self-promoting adverts and redirect funds to create jobs, improve schools and improve healthcare.T
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26 Apr 2024

Solar industry urges commitment to renewables amid Eskom's surging diesel spend

The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry in South Africa has expressed hopes that the government will keep its commitment to continue rolling out renewable energy amid allegations of Eskom burning more diesel to keep the lights on.Earlier this
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26 Apr 2024

Industry leaders discuss innovation in South Africa's energy sector

Industry leaders gathered at the inaugural Sasol Superlead Live Leadership Conversations event this week (April 24) at the University of Pretorias Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) to discuss innovation in the South African energy secto
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25 Apr 2024