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The ANC’s Final Reckoning: A Movement on the Brink of Obsolescence

This moment is not just perilous for the ANC; it is a turning point for South Africa’s democracy, testing whether the nation’s oldest liberation movement can reinvent itself or will fade into irrelevance.

Sunday Tribune Opinion
Nco Dube|Published

Tshwane's budget focuses on service delivery and affordability

Eugene Modise, Deputy Mayor of Tshwane, presented a pro-poor budget for 2025/2026, focusing on service delivery, affordable tariffs and infrastructure development amidst rising costs.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Eskom confirms continuation of Stage 2 load shedding in evening peak hours

Eskom to maintain Stage 2 load shedding during evening peak on May 15.

News
Staff Reporter|Published

Ramokgopa apologises to business for unplanned return of load shedding

Energy minister Kgosientso Ramokgoba has apologised to business following the return of load shedding.

Business
Nicola Mawson|Published

Eskom announces Stage 2 load shedding: What you need to know from Tuesday afternoon

Eskom has announced Stage 2 load shedding from Tuesday, affecting electricity supply during peak hours due to maintenance delays and unplanned breakdowns.

Weekend Argus News
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Eskom to implement Stage 2 load shedding from Tuesday afternoon

Eskom has announced Stage 2 load shedding from Tuesday, affecting electricity supply during peak hours.

News Energy
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

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.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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

Business
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

News Energy
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

Business
Se-Anne Rall|Published

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

Business Economy
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

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.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

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.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

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.

News South Africa
Chevon Booysen|Published

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.

News Energy
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

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.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News South Africa
IOL Reporter|Published

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

Sunday Independent News
Sizwe Dlamini|Published

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.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

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.

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published

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.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

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.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published