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Energy Vault and Eskom Announce Strategic Development Agreement to Deploy Grid-Scale Gravity Energy Storage Systems in South Africa – Eskom

Location: Business

Eskom and Energy Vault are announcing an agreement to deploy a gravity storage system at the Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, with intention to license, co-develop and partner to deploy up to 4GWh of long duration energy storage across 16 SADC member states The partnership will significantly advance regional efforts to transition...

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Ekurhuleni’s R2 Billion Cybercrime Scandal Proves Total Governance Collapse

Location: News

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) recently revealed extensive cybercrime in the Ekurhuleni Metro, where cybercriminals are estimated to have stolen more than R2 billion from the Metro’s billing system over an extended period. This shocking revelation serves as further proof of the ANC-led coalition’s maladministration. Cybercriminals repeatedly breached the Metro’s billing system […]

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Freedom Front Plus in Ekurhuleni Endorses Independent Power Producers and Greater Financial Transparency

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) endorses the principle of allowing independent power producers to contribute to the Ekurhuleni Metro’s energy supply, as well as creating a structure through which assets for the proposed independent power producers are entrusted to a reliable third party. For years, Ekurhuleni’s residents and businesses have had to endure Eskom’s […]

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Cooler Temperatures Drive Higher Evening Demand

Location: Business

Friday, 08 May 2026: Despite higher demand driven by seasonal conditions, including a sharp rise in evening consumption as temperatures dropped, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels, the system has remained stable. This has been achieved alongside the natural tapering of solar generation at sunset, demonstrating enhanced operational resilience and...

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Update on Planned Bulk Electricity Interruption to Three Municipalities

Location: Business

Thursday, 07 May 2026: Eskom previously issued a final notice to stakeholders and the public outlining its intention to interrupt bulk electricity supply to Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Kai !Garib Local Municipality, and Mamusa Local Municipality, effective 08 May 2026, due to the municipalities’ persistent failure to settle their electricity accounts. In addition, Eskom...

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Incompetence Drives Ekurhuleni’s Energy Planning Into Crisis

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro’s latest electricity tariff application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) inadvertently exposed a discrepancy of approximately R7 billion in the calculations. This error is not a technical slipup, but a direct consequence of the ANC-controlled Metro’s inability to responsibly manage public finances and critical infrastructure. In its application, the […]

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Let’s Have Solutions and Not Excuses

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is not satisfied with the explanation offered by the Rand West Local Municipality (Randfontein and Westonaria) for the prolonged power outages affecting the rural communities of Randfontein. According to the ANC-controlled Municipality’s public notice, some residents have been without electricity since the last week of March after at least […]

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Nine Municipalities Receive Council Resolutions to Sign Distribution Agency Agreement’s

Location: Business

Tuesday, 05 May 2026: Notable progress as a result of ongoing dialogue has been achieved following the issuing of notices in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) to 14 municipalities across the country in March. https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-initiates-a-public-consultation-process-on-its-intention-to-interrupt-electricity-supply-to-address-escalating-municipal-debt-protect-affordability-strengthen-financial-sustainability-and-adv/. The municipalities were selected because they had not settled their accounts for at least the last...

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Tshwane Metro Cuts Public Schools’ Power Due to Outstanding Property Rates

Location: News

The latest crisis in the City of Tshwane, where electricity supply to public schools has been disconnected due to outstanding property rates, has a direct and devastating impact on learners and educators. This step is reckless and inhumane, as schools themselves are not responsible for paying property rates. The responsibility rests on the shoulders of […]

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Plans to Develop Sokhulumi Region Easier Said Than Done

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned the Tshwane Metro that the proposed development of the Sokhulumi region near Bronkhorstspruit, as outlined in its Integrated Development Plan (IDP), cannot proceed without the provision of adequate infrastructure and service delivery. The expansion of agriculture, job creation, and the provision of proper housing and community amenities such […]

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Tshwane’s Electricity Crisis: Just 26 Staff Keep 55 Substations Running

Location: News

Tshwane Metro residents are currently experiencing the gradual technical collapse of the electricity network, which is jeopardising the entire metropolitan area. While the Metro’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) report for the second quarter of 2025/2026 attempts to present a positive picture – claiming a 92% response rate to public queries – the actual data tell […]

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City of Cape Town Must Return Tariff Over-Charges to Residents

Location: News

The GOOD Party is procuring legal advice on the appropriate next steps to force the City of Cape Town to comply with last week’s Western Cape High Court finding that its fixed tariff regime is unlawful – and return over-charges to residents.

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Eskom System Availability at Approximately 98.9%

Location: Business

Friday, 01 May 2026: As South Africa enters the winter period, traditionally associated with higher electricity demand and greater system risk, Eskom continues to demonstrate a stable and resilient power system, supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‑fired...

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4 November LGE Marks a New Dawn of Hope

Location: News

The date for the upcoming local government elections was announced today. South Africans can now set their sights on 4 November 2026 as the day to break free from the chains of decay in which the ANC has entangled local governments across the country. 4 November is a Wednesday, just under six months from now. […]

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Merafong’s Recovery Plan Not on Track

Location: News

It is evident that Merafong’s mandatory financial recovery plan, which came into effect in June 2024 and is currently in its implementation phase, is failing to improve the financial position of this ANC-controlled Local Municipality. The Municipality’s current collection rate for basic services remains far below the level required to achieve any meaningful financial recovery. […]

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