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Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO

The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent State-owned Transmission System Operat...

Eskom Green gears up to select private partners for initial 2 GW renewables pipeline

Eskom Green, which has now been officially launched, reports that it intends implementing an initial 2 GW pipeline of advanced utility-scale renewables projects in partnership with...

Policy follow-through needed to ensure electricity reforms are ‘not in name only’

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has called for policy follow-through to ensure that the restructuring under way in the electricity industry facilitates...

Dept of Energy targets affordability, load-reduction as loadshedding moves to the rearview mirror

As South Africa this month celebrates 365 days without loadshedding, the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is turning its attention to the challenges of load-reduction, su...

Nersa moves to consult on key building blocks in shift to electricity market competition

The outcomes of two public consultation processes initiated recently by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) are likely to have far-reaching implications for the c...

South Africa's Eskom launches renewable energy unit

Named Eskom Green, the unit will operate under Eskom Holdings before transitioning into a wholly-owned subsidiary operating autonomously

South Africa: Johannesburg and Eskom Unveil Debt Plan - South African News Briefs - May 27, 2026

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Minerals Council warns of structural challenges in the electricity system

The electricity data for April and May reflect a system that is operationally more stable, yet structurally under strain, industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa hi...

South Africa: City of Joburg Facing Dark Ages As Eskom Demands Billions

[Scrolla] Eskom gave the City of Johannesburg until 8 July to pay a R5.2-billion debt or face major bulk electricity cuts. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero asked Electricity Minist...

Nersa releases latest version of draft trading rules for public comment

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has called for public comment on revised draft rules for electricity trading as part of a second round of consultations after...

Eskom and ferrochrome smelters make case for ‘win-win’ 62c/kWh tariff, amid transparency ...

Although Eskom confirmed that it would not make a profit from the sale of electricity to two ferrochrome producers at a tariff of 62c/kWh, the State-owned company nevertheless argu...

MSEDCL targets IPO by 2026-end after ₹32,000 crore debt restructuring

Eskom flags big renewables ambitions as it starts work on 75 MW solar project alongside Lethabo ...

Eskom has started construction of a 75 MW solar PV project alongside its Lethabo coal-fired power station in the Free State, which is expected to generate some 147 GWh yearly once...

NTCSA acknowledges ‘temporary bottleneck’ of R2bn in curtailment payments to IPPs

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed what it describes as a “temporary bottleneck” in curtailment payments to independent power producers (IPPs), wi...

Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay ...

Eskom has signed heads of agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) with the intention of becoming the ‘foundation customer’ for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that Z...

Glencore-Merafe venture withdraws Section 189 process

The Glencore-Merafe chrome venture has withdrawn a Section 189 process following the approval of a proposed discounted tariff for South African ferrochrome producers by the Nationa...

ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs

Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract

EPRA Issues Way Forward After Ministry Halts Electricity Price Review

There had been growing fears and concerns over proposals to increase electricity prices, a key component in production and household consumption across various sectors.

Revamped Power Sector SOP for TG

Centre plan to boost strained power firms

Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters to be restarted after Glencore Merafe and Eskom finalise 62c/kWh ...

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture has announced that the Boshoek and Wonderkop ferrochrome smelters will be restarted, following the conclusion of the detailed terms and condition...

South Africa: Joburg Mayor Promised No Blackouts So Where Is the Deal?

[Scrolla] Johannesburg's mayor has told residents the lights are not going out. Eskom's own legal process to cut the city's power is still running. No signed agreement between the...

Electricity bills set for reset, CEA proposes roadmap for fixed charges from users

CEA roadmap targets 100% fixed cost recovery from commercial users, 25% from households

Ramokgopa to seek Cabinet approval soon to extend tariff discounts to more industries

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity t...

Exciting gigawatt-scale projects across Africa, SLR reports

To combat climate change, the world needs green molecules in addition to green electrons. “If we look how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to...