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Wednesday, 27 May 2026: The start of the construction of a 75MW solar power plant at Lethabo Power Station in the Free State Province marks the first step in integrating utility-scale renewable generation within Eskom’s existing coal-fired power station fleet infrastructure. Once completed, the plant is expected to generate approximately 147GWh of electricity annually, supplying...
The GOOD Party notes the City of Cape Town’s revised 2026/27 Budget proposals presented by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis following the recent Court ruling relating to the City’s budget framework.
The post GOOD WELCOMES BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS THAT CONTRADICT MAYOR’S CLAIMS ABOUT COURT RULING appeared first on For Good.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026: South African young scientists researching rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling are set to represent the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in İzmir, Türkiye from 1 to 6 June 2026. The delegation includes Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner at Elkanah...
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has overturned a High Court ruling that allowed a German solar company to attach Lesotho state assets
The GOOD Party in Drakenstein officially handed over the municipality’s response to a petition to residents of the Bakka informal settlement on Friday, as the landowner agreed to sell the land to Drakenstein for the municipality to provide electricity to residents of the settlement.
The post BAKKA INFORMAL SETTLEMENT ELECTRIFICATION PETITION GETS THE GREENLIGHT appeared first on For Good.
Diesel has become South Africa’s shadow infrastructure system by compensating for failures in electricity generation and freight rail.
Protesters say their pleas for electricity, flushing toilets and housing have fallen on deaf ears
NGOs call for an end to delayed payments, an overhaul of the payment process and transparency
Friday, 22 May 2026: Eskom continues to demonstrate sustained improvement in power system performance and maintaining grid stability amid higher winter demand, particularly during the morning and evening peak periods. At midnight on 15 May 2026, Eskom reached 365 consecutive days without loadshedding—the first full year without power interruptions since September 2018—reflecting a marked recovery in...
Upon examination of the final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and budget for the 2026/27 financial year of the ANC-controlled Tzaneen Local Municipality, it is evident that residents were deliberately misled regarding tariff increases during the public participation process. During the public meetings held on 28 March 2026 at Tzaneen Primary School and on 15 April […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) met with community leaders in Groenkloof yesterday and assisted them in drafting an urgent petition to the Tshwane Metro. This follows two weeks of constant power outages in the area as a result of cable theft. The petition focuses on the area along the UNISA fence near the Fountains […]
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Thursday, 21 May 2026: Fitch has affirmed Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also affirmed Eskom’s senior unsecured debt at ‘B’ with a Recovery Rating of ‘RR4’, and its senior unsecured guaranteed debt at ‘BB-’. Fitch has also maintained Eskom’s Standalone Credit Profile at...
The ANC has had more than enough time to govern South Africa. And it wasted that time. After more than three decades of ANC rule, the country is on the brink of ruin. Incompetence and corruption have eroded state institutions and caused municipalities to collapse. It is time for everyone who truly believe in our […]
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GOOD welcomes the tabling of the draft 2026/27 for the City of Tshwane. Residents and businesses of South Africa’s capital city can be reassured that the draft budget has been assessed by financial experts at the National Treasury and confirmed as fully funded, signalling the continued improvement of Tshwane’s financial position.
The post GOOD WELCOMES THE TABLING OF TSHWANE’S DRAFT FULLY FUNDED BUDGET FOR 2026/27 appeared first on For Good.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026: The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and/or City Power (CP) currently owes Eskom an arrear debt of R5 255 421 994. 16 billion, excluding the current account of a further R1 582 093 993.32 due on 5 June 2026. Eskom has been working with CoJ and/or CP for over two years to...
Saturday, 16 May 2026: At 00:01 today, Eskom delivered for South Africa one full year without a single second of loadshedding, a milestone last achieved eight years ago in September 2018. This milestone marks a decisive turning point and a structural shift from a recovering grid to a stable, high-performing power system. While the legacy...
15 May 2026 This morning Exxaro Resources officially opened its New Mine 1 operation at its Matla Coal Mine in Mpumalanga, marking another milestone in the organisation’s growth strategy to sustain production, enhance operational efficiency, and support South Africa’s energy security pipeline. In 2016, the decision was taken to stop production at the old Mine...
Friday, 15 May 2026: Eskom’s power system continues to demonstrate improved resilience as colder temperatures drive higher evening demand. The sustained performance underscores the impact of the Generation Recovery Plan, reinforcing Eskom’s Winter Outlook projection of no loadshedding. Exactly at 24:00 tonight, Eskom will complete a year without the need to implement loadshedding, which was...
The minister says sanctions against Israel would violate World Trade Organisation principles
Residents of Mogale City Local Municipality (Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift) were in for a shock this week when they received excessively high utility bills. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been inundated with calls about the matter and, upon further investigation, found that residents of Kenmare and Silverfields had their bills calculated over 38 days, […]
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Friday, 15 May 2026: In April 2026, Eskom provided an update on its investigation into the diesel procurement and storage contract. Initiated by Eskom’s Group Investigations and Security (GIS) function, the investigation examined possible irregularities under tender MWP2197GX. The independent forensic firm has since released an interim report. The final report is expected in mid-June...
City of Cape Town calls for donations to help flood victims
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it is attending to over 1,100 cable and line faults across the metro
92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer