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NERSA

Eskom’s existential crisis – CFO bares all to Yelland

15th February 201911th February 2019

Unless Eskom gets the tariff hike they’re asking for, the power utility will have to ask government for another R83bn in three to five years’ time, says its new CFO.

Manie De Waal

Solar expert on Eskom’s woes: ‘We don’t need this chaos anymore’

21st January 201918th January 2019

The ability of solar to provide SA’s energy needs could become more significant in years to come, according to Manie de Waal, CEO of Energy Partners Solar.

Eskom

Standard users to bear brunt of Eskom’s R32.7bn claw back plan

2nd October 20182nd October 2018

The cost of corruption in South Africa goes up daily, with the latest off shoot a R32.7 billion Eskom recovery plan signed off by the National Regulator.

Team Cyril dumps nuclear in favour of clean energy as common sense prevails

27th August 201827th August 2018

South Africa has dropped proposals to boost supply from nuclear plants in its latest energy blueprint and will increasingly bring in renewable sources as it trims a reliance on coal.

Eskom wants to lay off 15 000 workers after burning through billions of rands

27th August 20184th July 2018

Eskom is considering asking for extensions on some debt and staff layoffs as it grapples with its finances after years of burning through funds, according to people familiar with the matter.

Keeping Eskom’s fires burning, regardless – new energy crisis claimed

17th April 201816th April 2018

Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and in Eskom’s case the quality and supply of coal stoking their fires has reached crisis levels as their downward financial spiral and historic State Capture burns the nation’s energy producer.

Lasering through the power-generation smog – the facts on renewable energy

10th April 20186th April 2018

Until fairly recently, renewable energy was widely seen as being the welcome future that couldn’t come soon enough.

Eskom

Turning the Eskom Albatross into a Swan – experts radical financing proposal

23rd February 201822nd February 2018

Here’s an idea with the punch of a nuclear reactor – one so powerful that it can write off Eskom’s soaring debt of R350 billion.

50 steps that Team Ramaphosa must take to fix SA’s Eskom mess – Chris Yelland

9th February 20189th February 2018

Ramaphosa’s team has moved to purge Eskom of toxic executives like Anoj Singh and Matshela Koko. But much more needs to be done.

Ten key takeaways from the Eskom 2017/18 interim financial results – Chris Yelland

4th February 20182nd February 2018

A refreshing honesty and frankness in dealing with the critical issues facing the utility was revealed by new Eskom chairman Jabu Mabuza.

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