38 h. ago Eskom praises SAPS for nabbing suspects linked to stolen property

Eskom acknowledges a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure

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2 d. ago SAMWU members embark on service delivery strike in Buffalo City Metro

SAMWU says these issues have long plagued the municipality & negatively impacting service delivery.

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3 d. ago Eskom ramps up diesel generators to keep up with high power demand

The latest data from Eskom shows they ramped up their use of open cycle gas turbines.

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6 d. ago LIVE | Lamola and Tau update on SA’s strategic approach to US tariffs

Media Briefing about South Africa's strategic approach to new US tariff regime.

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7 d. ago Trump’s tariff hike on SA is part of the US trade issues: Dangor

The approach by the US administration on the issues of trade is a global one.

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9 d. ago Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expropriate privately-owned land, with compensation, as part of a major initiative to expand and upgrade Eskom’s infrastructure in the coming years. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined a comprehensive 10-year plan to enhance South Africa’s energy network during a media briefing on Tuesday. The ambitious project… Read More »Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure The post Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities

South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These cities have experienced challenges, ranging from power outages and water shortages to degraded road networks and waste management systems. Under the plan, the World Bank will provide… Read More »South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities The post South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago INFOGRAPHIC: Eskom plagued by unplanned outages as winter approaches

Eskom plagued by unplanned outages as winter approaches

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2 w. ago Nkowankowa residents in Limpopo protest over power and water outages

Nkowankowa township residents in Limpopo protest over power and water outages.

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2 w. ago Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid

On Sunday, Kusile Power Station’s Unit 6—the facility’s final unit—began contributing up to 800MW of electricity to South Africa’s national grid for the first time. Eskom announced that Unit 6 will undergo further testing over the next six months before its full integration into the grid as an official part of Eskom’s generation fleet. Once… Read More »Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid The post Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Police hunt for suspects after Bloemfontein cyclist shot dead on N1

Police say the two were riding their bicycles to work when they were approached by two men

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2 w. ago ANC North West faction takes conference dispute to apex court

ANC North West members to approach apex court to declare elective conference invalid.

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3 w. ago Rabie Ridge residents up in arms over prolonged power outage

The residents say they've been without electricity for two weeks.

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3 w. ago Electricity tariff hikes might lead to illegal connections: SALGA

NERSA approved Eskom's 12.74 % tariff increase for direct customers and 11.32% for municipalities.

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3 w. ago ‘If Eskom can address issues, it will be prepared for winter season’

Eskom has announced that it will release its winter plan in the coming weeks.

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3 w. ago Lethabo Power Station Recovers Strongly After Recent Outages – Minister Ramokgopa

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa assured the public that the Lethabo power station has made a significant recovery following recent operational issues that led to load shedding. During a visit on Friday to the Free State-based power plant—one of Eskom’s largest electricity-generating facilities—Ramokgopa assessed current performance levels and reviewed measures addressing recent challenges. Lethabo power station,… Read More »Lethabo Power Station Recovers Strongly After Recent Outages – Minister Ramokgopa The post Lethabo Power Station Recovers Strongly After Recent Outages – Minister Ramokgopa first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Severe weather patterns in KZN expected to persist until tomorrow

The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal says it is attending to a series of power outages.

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