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Alternatives: As businesses and wealthier households increasingly turn to rooftop solar and private generation, municipalities are being left with shrinking revenue bases . Photo: File

SA’s municipal power supply goes downhill

As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)

Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says

President calls for urgent action to move South Africa’s just energy transition from commitment to delivery at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Presidential Climate Commission

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
After more than a century of monopoly control under Eskom, South Africa is shifting towards a competitive multi-market electricity system, (Eskom)

From monopoly to market: Inside South Africa’s next phase of electricity reform

New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgotsientsho Ramokgopa was among a delegation of government officials and business leaders who sought to drive home that message during an investment session at the African CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Tuesday.

South Africa woos international investors at Africa CEO Forum

Brand SA has invited global businesses to partner in infrastructure projects in energy and logistics

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
(File photo)

Africa is key to solving global crises, says B20 SA leader

Anthony Costa says the continent has a seat at the table to share solutions for growing regional trade

  • Des Erasmus
8 min read
Ramaphosa has made it his business to woo international investors and, through his annual South African Investment Conference, he raised R1.5 trillion from 2019 to 2023. (GCIS)

Sona: South Africa is ready for growth and investment

The president said the focus was on investment in infrastructure for transport systems, reforming state-owned entities, fixing water and sanitation, the green economy and energy

  • Eyaaz
9 min read
The Pretoria high court has overturned the government’s plans to add 1 500 megawatts of new coal-fired power to the national grid. (Guillem Sartorio/AFP)

Court overturns South Africa’s coal-fired power plans, protecting children’s health and the environment

1 500 megawatts of new coal power locked in landmark legal victory

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (GCIS)

Ramokgopa: Nuclear is part of SA’s energy mix

The minister of electricity and energy says science must trump politics and emotions ‘exploited’ by environmental lobbyists 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

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Ramokgopa says nuclear procurement will go ahead

The minister said the Democratic Alliance must understand that the new government is a single entity, not a federation 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

  • Emsie Ferreira
1 min read
Eskom’s Kendal power station in Kendal, near Emalahleni, on March 26, 2024. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)

Only the private sector can end Eskom’s diesel dependency and load-shedding

Eskom is a political entity and not a private company, which is why it has been unable to truly hold non-paying customers accountable

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Ramokgopa again denies lack of load-shedding is to do with elections

The electricity minister says it is the result of improved maintenance

  • Eyaaz
3 min read