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The approval of the tariff increase comes at a pivotal moment when Eskom is still grappling with extensive infrastructure issues, maintenance delays, and the ever-looming threat of load shedding.
South African authorities intensify efforts against illegal miners, revealing the grim realities faced underground and the government’s stance on the issue.
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Legal proceedings for the detained Mozambican miners have been postponed as the government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining in North West.
Liberty Coal has launched legal action against Kego Mining, alleging illegal coal extraction from the Optimum Coal Mine, claiming damages exceeding R600 million
Nersa is currently conducting public hearings regarding Eskom's application for an electricity tariff increase for the upcoming year.
Rescue efforts are underway at the Stilfontein mine shaft, where over 3,000 illegal miners remain underground amid fears of arrest. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi denies claims of providing ARV treatment to those trapped.
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Nersa had last year issued a guideline percentage increase and also determined ranges within which tariffs for various customer classes would fall which was then used by municipalities to prepare their tariff applications. This price review methodology was, however, found by the court to be unlawful.
Eskom’s proposed tariff hike may cripple households and small, medium and micro enterprises, the Midvaal local municipality has warned.
It was reported that the energy generation equipment would be worth R500 million while the first consignment was said to be worth R167 million.
Eskom mentioned that pre-coding of the meters will not impact the usage of old credit tokens until the DIY process is completed but said it was crucial as old credit tokens will not function after the meter is recoded by a customer through the DIY process.
Two of the appeals related to the decision by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe to dismiss him while Becker brought a cross-appeal.
Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati said the power utility has a generation recovery plan that it has been implementing over the last year but it will take another year to eliminate load shedding.
On Tuesday morning, Eskom said it does not have an estimated time for the electricity restoration, however, it is anticipated that supply would be restored to most areas before the end of the day.
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said nuclear was the cheapest source of energy.
Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has asked South Africans to “be patient” as the ministry and Eskom work towards resolving load shedding over the long term.
In a controversial move, the University of Cape Town (UCT) finds itself in the spotlight after inviting former acting Eskom CEO, Matshela Koko, to lecture on Ethics and Professionalism. This decision has sparked outcry from civic organisation Public Interest SA, prompting a formal request to UCT's vice-chancellor, Professor Daya Reddy, to revoke the invitation.
Japan made use of its technological advancements to probe one of three nuclear reactions at Fukushima plant that was destroyed by the 2011 tsunami.
Malema emphasised that the current Eskom CEO Dan Marokane could get the job done but needed the best engineers to work with him to get the job finished.
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The AA said the short-lived relief South African motorists enjoyed in the past three months was over.
By June this year, South Africans in the North West can use the country’s first renewable energy charging station for electric vehicles, as Zero Carbon Charge forges ahead with its plans.