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Medupi Power Station

Eskom granted air quality exemptions under ‘strict’ conditions

South Africa

Eskom granted air quality exemptions under ‘strict’ conditions

By Kristin Engel

Eskom’s broken heart — inside the leaking procurement systems that keep South Africa in the dark

South Africa

Eskom’s broken heart — inside the leaking procurement systems that keep South Africa in the dark

By Kevin Bloom

After the Bell: SA’s economy is weird — or is it?

Business Maverick

After the Bell: SA’s economy is weird — or is it?

By Tim Cohen

Desperate communities around Medupi power station left choking on pollution, remain disconnected from grid

South Africa

Desperate communities around Medupi power station left choking on pollution, remain disconnected from grid

By Ethan van Diemen

Eskom’s Limpopo housing shame - how management squandered R250m on property now left derelict

South Africa

Eskom’s Limpopo housing shame - how management squandered R250m on property now left derelict

By Rebecca Davis

Much of De Ruyter's corruption claims not new and response to them is political posturing

South Africa

Much of De Ruyter's corruption claims not new and response to them is political posturing

By Marianne Merten

Cancel odious Global South debt to accelerate climate justice

South Africa

Cancel odious Global South debt to accelerate climate justice

By Madison Bannon and Sunny Morgan

It’s hard to think, it’s harder to think about thinking and it’s hardest to think about Eskom

Business Maverick

It’s hard to think, it’s harder to think about thinking and it’s hardest to think about Eskom

By Tim Cohen

The past, present and future of coal-fired power in South Africa

South Africa

The past, present and future of coal-fired power in South Africa

By Ethan van Diemen

Nine Eskom workers suspended for hydrogen explosion at Medupi power station

South Africa

Nine Eskom workers suspended for hydrogen explosion at Medupi power station

By Ethan van Diemen

Medupi explosion: Sabotage ruled out, but the R2bn repair price could fall on energy customers

Business Maverick

Medupi explosion: Sabotage ruled out, but the R2bn repair price could fall on energy customers

By Ray Mahlaka

Medupi magic fails Eskom – and South Africa

Business Maverick

Medupi magic fails Eskom – and South Africa

By Chris Yelland