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WATCH: Fire at Lenasia substation causes widespread power outage
A fire at Eskom’s Lenasia substation on Tuesday morning has knocked out electricity across Lenasia and disrupted supply to City Power, affecting thousands of residents.
Portfolio Committee urges urgent review of electricity pricing amid affordability crisis
South Africans are grappling with soaring electricity costs, prompting the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy to demand a review of the pricing policy. What changes are needed to ensure affordability for all
Eskom promises to keep SA warm during winter
Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane outlines the utility's winter outlook for 2025, highlighting improvements in operational performance and the potential for rolling blackouts if demand increases.
Eskom’s winter 2025 plan: Stable grid, fewer outages, and no stage 5 blackouts in sight
Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane outlines the utility's winter outlook for 2025, highlighting improvements in operational performance and the potential for rolling blackouts if demand increases.
Eskom's promising winter 2025 outlook: A future without load shedding?
Eskom's Winter 2025 forecast reveals a promising future, with no load shedding expected if unplanned outages are controlled.
NERSA establishes Electricity Market Advisory Forum to transform South Africa's electricity sector
South Africa's National Energy Regulator (NERSA) has approved the creation of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), aimed at guiding the development of a competitive electricity market and enhancing stakeholder engagement
Cape Town High Court resolves sentencing confusion for theft and infrastructure damage
The Cape Town High Court clarifies the confusing sentences of two men convicted of tampering with essential infrastructure and theft, highlighting significant flaws in the original sentencing process.
Eskom's power system stabilisation: What it means for your long weekend
Eskom has restored 3,320MW of capacity, stabilising the power system just in time for the long weekend, while urging the public to take proactive measures to prevent overloads and outages.
Eskom halts load shedding as generation capacity recovers
Eskom has announced the suspension of load shedding following a recovery of 2015MW in generation capacity, while ongoing maintenance aims to prepare for increased winter demand.
Eskom suspends loadshedding after power recovery
Eskom eases South Africans' fears by confirming no load shedding is necessary, following a recovery in generation capacity and a decline in electricity demand.
South Africa and India: A growing economic partnership
India is on track to overtake Japan as the fourth-largest economy, presenting significant opportunities for South Africa, its fourth-largest trading partner. High Commissioner Professor Anil Sooklal highlights the strengthening economic ties and the growing interest from South African businesses in India.
Load shedding remains suspended as Eskom gears up for winter peak demand
Eskom addresses winter demand, urges public cooperation, and reveals strategic plans to enhance service reliability.
Progress, perils, and political tensions in South Africa’s energy sector
In a critical meeting, South Africa’s energy giants, Eskom and Necsa, faced scrutiny over their financial performance and operational challenges, revealing both progress and significant concerns that threaten the nation’s energy stability
ActionSA slams Eskom’s R3. 6 billion diesel spending in one month as 'costly cover-up' for failing grid
ActionSA criticises Eskom's R3. 6 billion diesel expenditure as a costly cover-up for the ongoing electricity crisis, claiming that government assurances of ending load shedding are deceptive and fail to address the real issues.
The silent killers: how power lines threaten South Africa's vultures
South Africa's critically endangered vulture populations face catastrophic losses due to expanding infrastructure, with power lines and wind farms becoming silent killers. Recent findings from Vulpro reveal alarming statistics, urging immediate action for conservation.
DA lays corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane for defrauding Eskom R700,000
The Democratic Alliance has filed serious corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, alleging she defrauded Eskom of over R700,000 while working for consulting firm Vitrovian, raising concerns about accountability in government.
SCA orders Minister to enforce air quality regulations in the Highveld
The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal challenge by environmental groups over the government's failure to address severe air pollution affecting residents' health.
Arrests made for possession of stolen Eskom electrical items
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made significant arrests in connection with the theft of Eskom infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing battle against vandalism and theft that costs the company millions of Rands.
Supreme Court of Appeal orders Minister to enforce air quality regulations in the Highveld
The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal challenge by environmental groups over the government's failure to address severe air pollution affecting residents' health.
Eskom sees decrease in infrastructure theft but warns of ongoing challenges
Eskom reports decline in theft of infrastructure, urges community vigilance.
Nadel extends lifeline to beleaguered NPA amid crisis of public confidence
The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel) has stepped forward to help rebuild the NPA's crumbling credibility while addressing systemic inequalities in the legal profession and implementing critical Zondo Commission recommendations. This comes amid high-profile case failures that have eroded public trust in South Africa's prosecuting authority.
Energy Diplomacy: Minister Ramokgopa in China as South Africa seeks to bury energy crisis
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa embarks on a pivotal mission to China, aiming to bolster South Africa's energy capacity amidst a pressing energy crisis and to secure sustainable solutions for the future.
Six suspects nabbed with R1. 5 million worth of Eskom property in KZN
Police discovered a cache of items including smart meters and copper, all of which belonged to the power utility Eskom which were stolen during a brazen business robbery at a site in Sabhuza Reserve on March 17, 2025.
Constrained electricity supply from Eskom hampers growth
Eskom's electricity constraints signal challenges for South Africa's economic growth.
KZN pupils shine at international science festival
Hamzah Ismail and Vibhav Ramdas from St. Dominics Newcastle High School returned home with awards from a science festival in Tunisia.