insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier for Lack of Solutions in State of the Province Address The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has criticized Premier Panyaza Lesufi for not presenting viable solutions to improve residents' well-being in his State of the Province address delivered yesterday evening. The DA's Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, highlights that Lesufi failed to address the ongoing load-shedding crisis and instead deferred the solution to municipalities that are already struggling to provide basic services. todayFebruary 20, 2024 1
insert_link South Africa Corruption and clean energy in South Africa: economic model shows trust in government is linked to takeup of renewables By Roula Inglesi-Lotz, University of Pretoria South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which emit large quantities of carbon. But making the transition to greater use of renewable energies, such as solar, is being hampered by a number of factors. Chief among them is corruption, which is affecting the quality of institutions. In a recent paper I set out how perceptions of corruption in […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Eskom Implements Daytime Load-Shedding, Raises Stage in Evenings Eskom announces the suspension of load-shedding during the day, from 5 AM to 4 PM, followed by the implementation of stage two load-shedding from 4 PM to 5 AM. This schedule will continue until further notice. The decision, according to Eskom's spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, is driven by the need to replenish emergency reserves for the week, even though the available generation capacity has been sustained. todayFebruary 19, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Highlights Progress in Tackling South Africa’s Long-Standing Electricity Crisis South African President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts that the government is achieving tangible advancements in resolving the 15-year-long electricity crisis. He points to enhanced maintenance at Eskom plants, resulting in damaged units returning to service ahead of schedule. In response to the state of the nation address in Parliament, Ramaphosa notes a significant uptick in rooftop solar installations by businesses and households, supported by government incentives. todayFebruary 16, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa DA Holds President Ramaphosa Responsible for Soldiers’ Deaths in DRC The Democratic Alliance in South Africa attributes the deaths of two South African Defence Force soldiers in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, to President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA's national spokesperson for Defence and Military Veterans, Kobus Marais, argues that Ramaphosa was warned against deploying additional troops due to inadequate capacity to combat the M23 rebels. Marais urges Parliament to intervene and prevent further loss of life. todayFebruary 16, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Outrage as Eskom Fails to End Load-Shedding, Despite Stabilization Claims The South African Federation of Trade Unions expresses outrage as Eskom management and the government struggle to halt load-shedding, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assurances of stabilizing the energy supply. Over the weekend, Eskom implemented stage six load-shedding after losing nine generating units, totaling 4,400 megawatts. Saftu's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, voices concern over the ANC's attempts to rationalize poor Eskom management, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to address the ongoing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Eskom Implements Daily Rotation of Stages 3 and 4 Load-Shedding to Address Power Grid Challenges Eskom has introduced a daily rotation between stages three and four load-shedding until further notice to address ongoing challenges and stabilize the power grid. The utility's efforts to restore generating units provide temporary relief, with stage three load-shedding from 5 AM to 4 PM, followed by stage four each day. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena encourages the public to actively contribute to electricity conservation during these challenging times as the utility […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Congress of the People says the higher stages of load-shedding show the ANC government is failing South Africa's Congress of the People criticizes the extended stage five load-shedding as further evidence of President Cyril Ramaphosa's government inadequately managing Eskom's affairs. COPE's acting general secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, asserts that more than 14 years of load-shedding under the ANC's governance have hindered economic growth and development. He emphasizes the risks posed to citizens' lives and livelihoods, especially those unable to afford alternative power-supply options. The ongoing power crisis […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Court Postpones Case Against Eskom Safety Risk Manager on Charges of Fraud and Corruption South Africa's Middleburg Regional Court has deferred the case against Eskom Safety Risk Manager Thandi Ruth Magagula, based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, to March 26, 2024. Magagula faces charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering following her arrest by the Hawks in Middelburg. The allegations center around her purported failure to disclose a conflict of interest while concurrently serving as an Eskom manager and a director of a company providing services […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 36