SARS “BREAKS” THE COAL SYNDICATES
Former Eskom employees and coal-smuggling syndicate members were targeted by a “massive” inter-governmental search-and-seizure operation.
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Former Eskom employees and coal-smuggling syndicate members were targeted by a “massive” inter-governmental search-and-seizure operation.
SA’s transition away from the dirtiest fossil fuel has been marred by the botched approach to the closure of a coal-fired power plant.
Cape Town is clamping down on faulty solar installations by banning off-grid inverters for grid-connected homes.
SA boasts 34 operational wind farms, predominantly owned by Independent Power Producers (IPPs), contributing over 3,400MW to the grid.
The quest for a new CEO at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. has ignited tensions between South Africa’s government minister overseeing the state utility and its board.
André de Ruyter is currently under investigation by the SIU for alleged maladministration during his tenure as Eskom CEO.
German energy consultants have completed a review of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.’s struggling coal-fired plants and will submit the report to South Africa’s finance minister this week.
The Directory for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has acknowledged the allegations made by former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter in the Fivaz reports
South Africa’s enduring struggle with power cuts has ignited a newfound urgency for reforming Eskom and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
During a media briefing, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa explained the reasons behind the recent Stage 6 load-shedding implemented by Eskom.