Tag: Minister of Electricity

Introduction: South Africa’s quest for a greener future just got a massive boost! The World Bank has unveiled a $1 billion loan to back the nation’s transformative journey to cleaner, more efficient energy. A Billion-Dollar Boost: Amidst the persistent energy crisis, South Africa is set to make strides in its energy transition, thanks to the […]

On the Money: Back in March, MTN SA unveiled a whopping R1.5 billion strategy, with a mission in sight: fend off the headaches of power cuts, theft, and vandalism, and ensure a stronger, more resilient network for all. Now, the fruits of that investment are shining bright. By the Numbers: “Our purpose is to accelerate […]

Highlight of the Day:Eskom is shining brighter these days, and load shedding’s dark days might just be behind us. Taking the National Assembly by Storm Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, took to the floor on October 24th with news we’ve all been waiting to hear. From Dim to Dazzling Introduced in […]

South Africa is gearing up for a green revolution. In recent news, the Cabinet has officially stamped its approval on the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS). The Big Announcement Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, was effusive about the strategy’s potential, confidently predicting: “Government has identified possible funding for green hydrogen projects and the draft […]

October 17, 2023 Quick Hits: Hey there, power enthusiasts! South Africa’s power grid just got a major boost. In what’s being hailed as a bright spot for South Africa’s energy landscape, Eskom let the cat out of the bag on Monday – Kusile Power Station’s Unit 1 is back in action, and get this, way […]

Balancing Climate Commitment and Practical Needs In a move that has sparked intense discussion, President Cyril Ramaphosa has justified the temporary allowance for Kusile Power Station to function without the standard sulphur dioxide pollution control technology. Why The Exemption? Addressing the National Council of Provinces, President Ramaphosa clarified the backdrop of the decision. “The granting […]

In recent times, South Africa has been caught in the throes of constant load-shedding. But now, a glimpse of light breaks through as Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa heralds what he terms a “significant stride” for the nation. Steps Forward, But Still a Path to Traverse Minister Ramokgopa, while updating the nation on the Energy Action Plan, […]

Good news for South Africans weary of frequent power outages: Eskom has pressed pause on daytime load shedding. Daytime Reprieve Eskom’s latest announcement brings a bit of relief amidst ongoing power challenges. The power utility has indicated its plan to suspend daytime load shedding indefinitely. This means from dawn at 05:00 until dusk at 16:00, […]

South Africans, brace yourselves for a potential silver lining amidst the chronic load-shedding backdrop. But first, the caveat: the journey ahead isn’t entirely illuminated. Kusile – A Beacon of Hope In a candid conversation with Newzroom Afrika, civil engineer Hügo Krüger unpacks the power narrative. As he sees it, the heartening reintegration of Kusile’s offline […]

In an unexpected turn, Eskom has thrown South Africans a curveball with a promising update on the load-shedding front. Breaking the Cycle Monday, 2 October 2023, will mark a notable moment for Eskom. They’ve extended their load-shedding suspension until the evening peak demand time. Originally, the plan was to dive back into stage 2 load-shedding […]