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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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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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The third-quarter financial report (January to March 2026), tabled during the latest Ekurhuleni Metro Council meeting, confirms that the Metro’s debt crisis is deepening. At the same time, residents are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, with higher municipal tariffs becoming unaffordable for many. The Metro’s collection rate has remained stuck at 85,28%, well below […]
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The deadline for public comment on the 2,700-page draft environmental scoping report and appendices has been extended to 25 May
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...
While government is doubling down on oil and gas, renewable energy would free us from foreign price shocks
Mayor Dada Morero insists there is “no cause for concern”
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...
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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Speech by Sarah Mabotsa, GOOD City of Tshwane Councillor and Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Economic Development and Spatial Planning. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered today at the City of Cape Town Council Meeting
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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...
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...
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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Wednesday, 29 April 2026: Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical advancement. The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition....
28 April 2026 South32 and Eskom are advancing discussions on a new, long-term electricity solution for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, targeted to commence in 2031, subject to compliance with all regulatory requirements. Both organisations have reaffirmed their shared ambition to develop and deliver a long-term energy solution that supports Hillside’s competitiveness, contributes to...
Friday, 24 April 2026: Despite continued weather‑related increases in demand and elevated planned maintenance at power stations, Eskom has sustained a stable and reliable power system. Improved fleet performance and significantly lower diesel usage reflect sustained progress under the Generation Recovery Plan and signal growing operational resilience and cost efficiency across the system. For the...