Trump's return: Lessons for South Africa's energy crisis
As Donald Trump returns to the US presidency with bold energy policies, South Africa faces critical decisions about its energy future.
The hidden cost of Tintswalo's dreams: the generation lost to power shortages
South Africa's promise of a 'better life for all' remains unfulfilled as insufficient energy generation cripples economic growth.
Eskom's remarkable turnaround: A hopeful outlook for 2025
Despite a challenging year, South Africans can look forward to 2025 with renewed hope. Out of 364 days, we enjoyed 255 days without load shedding—a remarkable turnaround.
IRP23 under fire: why South Africans are losing faith in energy policy
There is a critical need for effective energy policy, but past history shows us the government fails at implementation.
Eskom’s prepaid meter madness reveals a deeper leadership malaise
Eskom's transition to a new pre-paid meter system has exposed significant leadership failures, resulting in chaos and tragedy across South Africa.
Tug of war between developed and developing nations ratchets up a notch at COP29
Tensions simmer between developed and developing nations on climate financing at COP29.
The future of energy: Trump's return and its global implications
Trump's return to the presidency reignites the fossil fuel debate, challenging the green agenda and reshaping energy policies both in the US and South Africa.
BRICS 2024: South Africa's missed opportunities in the energy sector
The Kazan Summit was a golden opportunity for South Africa to secure critical deals, but once again, the nation fails to capitalise on what could have been a transformative moment.
SA faces tough choices after BRICS Kazan summit declarations
The 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan has placed South Africa at a critical juncture, forcing crucial decisions about its position between Western allies and BRICS partners.
South Africa's IPP Office: falling short on balanced energy procurement
The Independent Power Producer's Office is failing to fulfil its mandate of procuring both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. This article explores the implications of this imbalance, the challenges faced by renewable projects, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to energy procurement in the country.
SA energy now faces a water crisis
South Africa is moving from one crisis to another.
Coal conundrum: why South Africa shouldn't abandon its black gold
Is SA risking its industrial future by abandoning its most abundant energy resource? Explore the global coal landscape and its implications for South Africa's economy.
SA needs to move fast to access Spain's €2. 1bn grid and transmission line JET aid package
Europe and the West have been doubling down on consuming far greater quantities of non-renewable energy ever since the breakout war between Ukraine and Russia.
SA shone brighter with the light and giant that was Sifiso Dabengwa. May he rest in peace
His memorial service a few days ago gave a symphonic eulogy to a giant that towered above mediocrity.
Eskom is not out of woods yet until SA rectifies dysfunctional municipalities
So the question ought to be asked, ‘Is load reduction camouflaged load shedding via a back-door?
Eskom’s stellar black leadership deserves recognition as they keep SA’s lights on
The men and women of Eskom and its leadership has shown us that they can turn a national energy crisis disaster into a national wonder story.
Nuclear energy stalls in SA again over public participation hurdles
This sets Africa back in its infrastructure build, which puts the continent on the back foot when we are the most energy insecure.
Prepaid electricity service charge crisis
Over the past couple of months, municipalities have been artificially hiking electricity tariff rates to unreasonable levels.
Independent commission of inquiry must look into Eskom’s near collapse, privatisation
What I find surprising is that no one is speaking about consequence management regarding Eskom’s previous management.
Dear Mr President, renewables won’t lift the poor out of poverty, only mega power stations
The president's speech and the responses of the opposition leaders in Parliament gives an indication of the depth of challenges facing South Africa. There is no realistic plan to come out of this slow economic growth and abyss.
Climate change policy in SA needs to involve all stakeholders not just a select few
How do you run a country with the majority of its active citizenry and civil society absent from key decision-making?
‘Pit bull’ DA’s stance on nuclear is undermining spirit of co-governing
Will the DA play along in pushing for investment in developing the new energy capacity power plants and work tirelessly to rebuild the lost energy capacity in South Africa? Or are they stuck in an opposition groove play mode?
Potential ministerial conflict could dim SA’s lights in the fight for control of Eskom
The days of gambling with our energy sovereignty and energy guarantees are over.
Cooler heads and scientific approach needed in climate debate to reduce carbon emissions
The climate crisis solution cannot be solved by using the ‘you are either with us or against us’ approach.
GNU Ministers: Who will be the new electricity boss in parliament?
This is a question that is going to stir quite a bit of emotions in the coming weeks due to the recent formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU).