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Simelane Defends R34bn Housing Budget Amid Fierce Criticism and ...

Corruption · South Africa

Simelane Defends R34bn Housing Budget Amid Fierce Criticism and ...

Coverage: 6 sources

Press Release - The Democratic Alliance (DA) will oppose the Department of Human Settlements' budget because we cannot support allocating R33 billion in taxpayer funds to a department led by a Minister implicated in serious corruption. Since President Ramaphosa refuses to act, the DA will - by taking every possible step to hold Minister Thembi Simelane accountable and prevent further misuse of public funds.See the Story

News24 | Eskom’s Medupi Unit 4 Finally Back After Explosion Four Years Ago

Eskom · South Africa

News24 | Eskom’s Medupi Unit 4 Finally Back After Explosion Four Years Ago

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Medupi Unit 4, has returned to service, adding 800 MW to the grid as part of Eskom’s plan to limit load shedding this winter.See the Story

Eskom Cracks Down on Fraudulent Electricity Tokens with New Security Upgrades

Eskom · South Africa

Eskom Cracks Down on Fraudulent Electricity Tokens with New Security Upgrades

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

[SAnews.gov.za] State power utility Eskom says it has taken several steps to strengthen its systems against potential threats related to the generation of fraudulent prepaid tokens.See the Story

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Simelane Defends R34bn Housing Budget Amid Fierce Criticism and ...

Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems. New Parameters for the Performance Analysis From Monitored Data Based on IEC 61724

Rooftops Photovoltaic systems present a feasible choice to mitigate the adverse effects of electricity costs and climate crisis. Different parameters …Renewable Energy See the Story

Delicate Balancing Act as Eskom Board’s Tenure Nears End

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

It's believed minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa would prefer to keep the majority of Eskom’s board members to ensure stabilityEskom · South Africa See the Story

Where Water Is As Important As Coal: Eskom’s Climate Risk Response - Infrastructure news

Gabi Mkhatshwa, senior manager of climate change and sustainable development at Eskom. Water and energy are interdependent resources; they rely on and inform each other, which necessitates integrated planning, particularly in the face of climate change. For Eskom, South Africa’s largest energy utility, water security is paramount to its energy operations. Gabi Mkhatshwa, senior manager for climate change and sustainable development for Eskom, no…Eskom · South Africa Read Article

Diepsloot residents fighting power cuts

Diepsloot residents fighting power cuts Vusi.Bafetane Wed, 07/09/2025 - 06:00 JOHANNESBURG - Frustration continues to mount in Diepsloot as power outages persist.Community leaders met with Eskom officials and representatives from the Public Protector’s Office on Tuesday, in a bid to resolve the long-standing crisis.In August last year, law enforcement removed more than 35 transformers from Diepsloot Extension 6, after Eskom cited widesprea…Power Outages · Diepsloot Read Article

ArcelorMittal SA accuses Transnet of market abuse

Key PointsArcelorMittal SA says Transnet Freight Rail missed 40% of delivery targets in 2024, forcing production cuts and delays that triggered steep operational losses.Rising tariffs and unreliable logistics, combined with Eskom outages, are undermining ArcelorMittal SA’s financial sustainability and supply chain efficiency.Two plants have closed, thousands of jobs are at risk, and the company warns it may liquidate long steel operations withou…Tariffs · Gauteng Read Article

Desperate But Brilliant? Why Eskom Power Strategy Could Work

In Brief The Eskom power strategy introduces Bitcoin mining and AI data centers as unconventional revenue streams to offset its $22.7B debt. Eskom plans to sell surplus electricity to crypto miners and tech firms, mirroring U.S. models for monetizing energy through high-demand sectors. Despite environmental concerns and load-shedding issues, Eskom sees energy monetization as essential to survival and long-term operational reform. South Africa…Artificial Intelligence · South Africa Read Article

South Africa: Disruptive Rains Expected in the Western Cape

Coverage: 2 sources

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for Friday.Floods · South Africa See the Story

Eskom engineers receiving training at India’s leading power utility as part of MoU

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