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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Eskom, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 810 stories have been published about Eskom which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Eskom, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 810 stories have been published about Eskom which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Business · East LondonTwo security guards have been arrested in connection with the theft of diesel worth R145,930.07 from an Eskom plant. The guards were employed by a security company contracted by Eskom and had guarded the Port Rex power station in East London. Eskom said criminal charges had been laid and investigations were ongoing to identify any other suspects.See the Story
Guards arrested for stealing thousands of litres of diesel at Eskom power station
60% Right coverage: 5 sources
EskomA truck driver and his supervisor were arrested for allegedly swapping out good-quality coal, and delivering sub-standard product to Eskom's Matla power station. This is the third major arrest in two weeks linked to efforts to steal coal and fuel from Eskom. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe likened Eskom CEO Andr� de Ruyter to a "policeman" who is focused on "chasing criminals"See the Story
More Eskom arrests as coal truck driver, supervisor apprehended at Matla station
Coverage: 4 sources
Africa · MunicipalityEskom on Thursday attached the Emfuleni local municipality’s assets after obtaining a R1.3bn judgment against it.See the Story
Eskom attaches assets of Emfuleni municipality after obtaining R1.3bn judgment
100% Right coverage: 2 sources
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Africa · South Africa[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom says it has approached the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to mediate in the debt repayment matter between the power utility and the City of Tshwane municipality.See the Story
Eskom Engages Cogta On Tshwane Debt Mediation
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Eskom · South AfricaEskom CEO Andr� de Ruyter has pushed for greater urgency from government in creating a policy environment that encourages the rapid adoption of electric vehicles in South Africa. This, he said, means cutting taxes on EV imports. The higher import duties have become a major bugbear for South Africa's motoring industry.See the Story
Eskom CEO presses for urgency in switch to electric cars
EskomEskom has approached the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to assist in mediating the ongoing debt battle with the City of Tshwane. The state-owned enterprise said the city's debts continue to grow unabated, which is affecting the liquidity of Eskom.See the Story
Eskom gets Cogta involved in bid to recover billions owed by City of Tshwane
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Eskom · SaThe money will be used to improve South Africa’s ability to fight serious corruptionSee the Story
ABB to pay R2.5bn in punitive reparations to SA for corrupt Eskom deal
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Africa · South AfricaThe World Bank has approved South Africa's request for funding to repurpose Eskom's recently decommissioned coal-fired Komati power station. The plant, which has been operating since 1961, had its final generating unit taken offline at midday on Monday. The repurposing project will convert Komati into a renewable generation site powered with solar, 70MW of wind and 150MW of storage batteries. Under the project, former workers will be supported through a "transition plan"See the Story
World Bank approves funding for R9bn plan to repurpose Komati power station
67% Right coverage: 3 sources
Corruption · JohannesburgFormer acting Eskom chief executive officer Matshela Koko has been arrested in connection with a multibillion-rand tender awarded to Swiss conglomerate Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) at Kusile Power Station.
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Eskom arrests: Inside the R2bn Kusile contract that led to arrests of Matshela Koko, wife and stepdaughter
Coverage: 7 sources
BusinessEskom can now issue a letter of demand to its former CEO Brian Molefe to recover millions he owes to its pension fund. A court in July ordered that Molefe repay R9.9 million with interest as the payout was patently unlawful. Molefe can still appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal or the Constitutional Court.See the Story
Eskom can now finally force Brian Molefe to pay back millions to pension fund
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
AfricaSouth Africa has plunged into Stage 4 load shedding until the delay in its diesel supply is resolved. Eskom announced on Sunday afternoon it is bringing back the power cuts with the implementation of stage 2 from Monday until Wednesday this coming week. The embattled power utility says if possible, it will try to limit the load shedding to night-time.See the Story
ICYMI: Stage 2 load shedding returns on Monday afternoon
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
