Cancel Coal
The North Gauteng High Court, handed down judgment in the landmark constitutional litigation against the South African government’s decision to procure 1 500 MW of new coal-fired power. The court…
Mulilo project reaches financial close
Mulilo has reached financial close for one of four projects, Ukuqala Solar Project, situated near De Aar, in the Northern Cape. The project is co-sponsored by Air Products South Africa.…
Nordex wind farm construction towers begins
Nordex Energy has found ways of strengthening the safety of towers, at its wind farm in the Eastern Cape. The project, near Impofu Dam, has wind turbine towers, made up…
Surge in cable theft, threatening inner City
More than six cases were recorded, this week. In total, an estimated 2.7 kilometres of cables were stolen. Since the beginning of 2024, about 102 people arrested for cable theft,…
“Consumers paying for delayed berth” Nelson Mandela Bay Business on fuel price adjustment
Consumers will be paying R2.49 more per litre for 95 unleaded fuel, diesel and paraffin versus what they would have paid if the area was still a coastal zone1. The…
Construction underway in Koruson 1, Middleburg
Construction has begun at Koruson 1 wind farm outside Middleburg.Locally manufactured towers are being erected, each at 124 meters high. Once completed, there will be 32 concrete sections and a…
Eskom withdraws power outage threat against Joburg
Eskom announced the suspension of its Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) notice, to cut off electricity supply to Joburg, in Summer. The notice was issued on Thursday 7 November…
“You’re on your own” Munis act against Eskom’s proposal
Gauteng Municipalities have combined efforts to reject Eskom’s Proposed Tariff increase for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. They are also urging all stakeholders to make their input in writing, on the…
New dates for public hearings in Gauteng and KZN
Political parties staged protests against Eskom’s proposed hike of 40%, coinciding with public hearings planned by National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), this week. Demonstrations were mainly from Build…
Eskom published notice to disconnect supply to parts of Tokologo
Bulk electricity supply to Boshof, Seretse,Dealesville and Hertzogville, part of the Tokologo Local Municipality, could be interrupted daily, from 31 January 2025. Interruptions could happen every day, for a few…