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Integrated Resource Plan

Nuclear and gas ‘forced in’ SA’s draft updated electricity masterplan – experts

Business Maverick

Nuclear and gas ‘forced in’ SA’s draft updated electricity masterplan – experts

By Ethan van Diemen

After the Bell: Not so fast on the nuke plan, Minister Ramokgopa

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Not so fast on the nuke plan, Minister Ramokgopa

By Ray Mahlaka

‘A shoddy piece of work’ — experts decry South Africa’s new blueprint for energy

Business Maverick

‘A shoddy piece of work’ — experts decry South Africa’s new blueprint for energy

By Julia Evans

Seventh round of renewable energy procurement delayed, says Electricity Minister Ramokgopa

South Africa

Seventh round of renewable energy procurement delayed, says Electricity Minister Ramokgopa

By Velani Ludidi

Presidential Climate Commission calls for plan that ‘maximises renewable energy’

South Africa

Presidential Climate Commission calls for plan that ‘maximises renewable energy’

By Ethan van Diemen

Ramaphosa proclaims plans are afoot to snuff out rolling blackouts and corruption

South Africa

Ramaphosa proclaims plans are afoot to snuff out rolling blackouts and corruption

By Queenin Masuabi

Africa

‘Electricity is a public good,’ says Minister Gordhan, defending state ownership of Eskom

By Peter Fabricius

Success of Ramaphosa’s energy action plan hinges on effective implementation, say business and labour

Business Maverick

Success of Ramaphosa’s energy action plan hinges on effective implementation, say business and labour

By Ethan van Diemen

South Africa’s efforts to tackle its energy crisis lack urgency and coherence

South Africa

South Africa’s efforts to tackle its energy crisis lack urgency and coherence

By Hartmut Winkler

An open letter to Hosken Consolidated Investments and Minister Gwede Mantashe: A beginner’s guide to poppycock

South Africa

An open letter to Hosken Consolidated Investments and Minister Gwede Mantashe: A beginner’s guide to poppycock

By Janet Solomon and Vishwas Satgar

Solar-powered house in Soweto shines a light on an obvious solution to electricity woes

Sci-Tech

Solar-powered house in Soweto shines a light on an obvious solution to electricity woes

By Julia Evans

Nothing said at Sona and nothing expected in the Budget – yet nuclear plans keep coming

South Africa

Nothing said at Sona and nothing expected in the Budget – yet nuclear plans keep coming

By Francesca de Gasparis