Contingencies are in place for the maintenance shutdown, the water and sanitation department says

The 40 days free of energy outages is a result of maintenance of the electricity system, lower peak-time demand and the return to service of units at Koeberg, Medupi and Kusile power stations

The six-month period required to conduct maintenance is crucial to ‘avoid any catastrophic event’

The electricity minister said the turnaround should be celebrated, and had nothing to do with next month’s elections This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

The electricity minister said the delay in approving environmental assessments undermines investor confidence

The power utility needs to put in place mechanisms to get access to funds for the shift to renewable energy This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers