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electricity minister

Ramokgopa is on a seemingly stellar trajectory — but there are obstacles on his path to power

Maverick News

Ramokgopa is on a seemingly stellar trajectory — but there are obstacles on his path to power

By Stephen Grootes

Environment Minister also declares Karpowership deal ‘dead’

Business Maverick

Environment Minister also declares Karpowership deal ‘dead’

By Tony Carnie

Eskom offers signs of hope that the power crisis has turned a corner

Maverick News

Eskom offers signs of hope that the power crisis has turned a corner

By Victoria O’Regan

Eskom forecasts ‘light’ load shedding in winter after 30-day break from rolling blackouts

Business Maverick

Eskom forecasts ‘light’ load shedding in winter after 30-day break from rolling blackouts

By Victoria O’Regan

Government forges ahead with plan to procure new nuclear power

Business Maverick

Government forges ahead with plan to procure new nuclear power

By Ray Mahlaka

How should we judge the success of our electricity minister?

South Africa

How should we judge the success of our electricity minister?

By Alex Lenferna and Mbali Baduza

Yes, it’s Black Friday, and SA is back to Stage 6 for the weekend amid pressure on reserves

South Africa

Yes, it’s Black Friday, and SA is back to Stage 6 for the weekend amid pressure on reserves

By Victoria O’Regan

Ramokgopa hails Eskom’s ‘sustained, improved’ performance for keeping lights on – but Koeberg worries persist

South Africa

Ramokgopa hails Eskom’s ‘sustained, improved’ performance for keeping lights on – but Koeberg worries persist

By Victoria O’Regan

End of load shedding ‘in sight’, says electricity minister after another Kusile unit comes back on stream

South Africa

End of load shedding ‘in sight’, says electricity minister after another Kusile unit comes back on stream

By Kristin Engel

Electricity Minister Ramokgopa’s report card after six months on the job has been less than electrifying

South Africa

Electricity Minister Ramokgopa’s report card after six months on the job has been less than electrifying

By Victoria O’Regan

Months of ‘intensified’ rolling blackouts coming, says Ramokgopa – and we’re stuck with Stage 6 for the week

South Africa

Months of ‘intensified’ rolling blackouts coming, says Ramokgopa – and we’re stuck with Stage 6 for the week

By Victoria O’Regan

Ailing Tutuka can be revived by addressing skill shortages, infrastructure and corruption - energy expert

South Africa

Ailing Tutuka can be revived by addressing skill shortages, infrastructure and corruption - energy expert

By Vincent Cruywagen