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South African consumers are set to face a significant electricity tariff hike from April 1, following the National Energy Regulator's approval of new Eskom rates.
As NERSA approves significant electricity tariff increases for Eskom direct customers and municipalities, find out what this means for your pocket and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape.
New analysis reveals fossil fuel assets worth R42 trillion could become economically unviable by 2030 as the world transitions to green energy. UK study warns of significant financial risks for investors, with South African implications in the global shift away from carbon-intensive industries.
Backroom rental business owners in Diepsloot Extension 6 who were receiving power supply illegally from the now-removed transformers have expressed concerns about tenants leaving their rental rooms due to no electricity supply.
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Treasury reveals plans for a massive R219. 2 billion investment in the green energy sector, promising transformation amid current power challenges. But unprecedented political disagreements have delayed the formal presentation of the 2025 Budget.
City Power has suspended services in Alexandra after violent protests, including the assault of a technician, disrupted efforts to address ongoing power outages in the area.
China's EAST reactor has made a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion, sustaining plasmafor 1,066 seconds. The achievement brings the world closer to harnessing clean, unlimitedenergy.
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Gauteng residents faces a return to darkness as City Power announces stage 3 load shedding will begin at 5 p. m. Friday, following Eskom's weekend power cuts.
Groundwork, a South African environmental justice organisation, aims to compel Eskom and the government to prioritise renewable energy following a pivotal High Court ruling against new coal-fired power.
Hungary has not been affected by Ukraine's decision to discontinue Russian gas transit, but it creates new challenges for the entire European Union, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of coastal waters, weeks before Donald Trump takes office pledging to massively increase fossil fuel production.
With Eskom continuing to struggle with power generation, Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa commented on the power utility for reaching an achievement of 272 days of uninterrupted power supply, underscoring it as a major step towards ending load shedding.
As many residents have traveled away from Johannesburg, resulting in a decrease in electricity consumption across the City, power entity City Power said it would halt load reduction until the end of January, 2025.
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The Bank of Spain forecasts inflation should remain close to 2. 0 percent despite possible ups and downs in the coming months.
The incoming president has criticised US aid to Ukraine and boasted he could secure a ceasefire in hours -- comments that have triggered concern in Kyiv that the US could push it to cede land.
City Power‘s spokesperson Isaac Mangena has warned non-vending customers that failure to upgrade prepaid electricity meters could lead to the disconnection of power and penalty fees of more than R10,000.
While many have since called for Eskom to extend the deadline, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that an extension would not be possible due to technical reasons.
Joburg City Power has also extended working hours to 7pm, vowing evening staff would also work to assist people over the weekend.
Joburg’s City Power has announced it will extend operating hours to 7pm in a bid to complete the upgrades of the 1,000 odd households who have not upgraded their prepaid meters.
At COP29, fossil fuel interests dominate the scene, eclipsing voices from climate-vulnerable nations in urgent calls for action.
At COP29, 480 lobbyists pushing controversial carbon capture technologies have access to negotiations, raising concerns over fossil fuel interests and their role in shaping climate policy.
Power utility Eskom has withdrawn its threat to cut power supply to City Power, after Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has stepped in to intervene to resolve dispute of City Power’s billion rand debt.