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electricity crisis

Eskom bets on 13 GW ceiling to deliver a load shedding‑free winter

Our Burning Planet

Eskom bets on 13 GW ceiling to deliver a load shedding‑free winter

By Ethan van Diemen

Eskom announces Stage 2 load shedding, citing ‘higher-than-expected’ demand

South Africa

Eskom announces Stage 2 load shedding, citing ‘higher-than-expected’ demand

By Ethan van Diemen

Johannesburg faces renewed power cuts threat — Eskom debt dispute unresolved

South Africa

Johannesburg faces renewed power cuts threat — Eskom debt dispute unresolved

By Chris Yelland

Nersa’s curse is how tight to hold the purse

DM168

Nersa’s curse is how tight to hold the purse

By Ethan van Diemen

Eskom wants an increase in electricity tariffs of up to 44% next year

Business Maverick

Eskom wants an increase in electricity tariffs of up to 44% next year

By Ray Mahlaka

Three charts that show the extent of SA’s economic meltdown

Business Maverick

Three charts that show the extent of SA’s economic meltdown

By Ed Stoddard

Private sector may have to foot R200bn for expanding SA’s electricity grid

Business Maverick

Private sector may have to foot R200bn for expanding SA’s electricity grid

By Ray Mahlaka

Treasury warns Eskom to heed VGBE consortium’s report on problems and solutions

Business Maverick

Treasury warns Eskom to heed VGBE consortium’s report on problems and solutions

By Ray Mahlaka

Electricity generation is showing signs of ‘improvement’, says Ramokgopa

South Africa

Electricity generation is showing signs of ‘improvement’, says Ramokgopa

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Cape Town aims to protect residents from up to six stages of rolling blackouts by 2026

Business Maverick

Cape Town aims to protect residents from up to six stages of rolling blackouts by 2026

By Neesa Moodley

Ramokgopa explains why we hit Stage 6 and sticks to Ramaphosa's 'end of load shedding' claim

South Africa

Ramokgopa explains why we hit Stage 6 and sticks to Ramaphosa's 'end of load shedding' claim

By Julia Evans

Netcare moves into the future with solar power and medical records digitisation

Business Maverick

Netcare moves into the future with solar power and medical records digitisation

By Neesa Moodley