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    Eskom Marks 406 Days Without Load Shedding

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 30, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 30, 2026

    KEY POINTS • Eskom has recorded 406 consecutive days without load shedding, despite increased electricity demand during winter. • Improved power generation, fewer unplanned outages, and a higher Energy Availability …

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    Nersa Chair Thembani Bukula Resigns Over Health Concerns

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 25, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 25, 2026

    KEY POINTS The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is set for a leadership transition following the resignation of its chairperson, Thembani Bukula, who officially left office on June …

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    Glencore-Merafe Halts Job Cuts after South Africa Approves Cheaper Electricity Tariff

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 16, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 16, 2026

    KEY POINTS The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has suspended planned layoffs after South Africa’s energy regulator approved a reduced electricity tariff of 62 cents per kilowatt-hour for the ferrochrome industry, offering …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    South Africa Moves Toward Electricity Market Competition as Nersa Opens Key Pricing Consultations

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 5, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 5, 2026

    KEY POINTS South Africa’s energy regulator, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, has begun two major consultation processes that are expected to reshape how electricity is priced and …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Eskom Releases Legacy Contracts After Court Order

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 2, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 2, 2026

    KEY POINTS South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has complied with a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling by releasing previously withheld legacy energy contracts, marking a significant legal and transparency victory …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Nersa Approves 176 Electricity Tariff Applications for 2026/27 Year

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 1, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 1, 2026

    KEY POINTS The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, has confirmed that it has completed the approval process for all 176 electricity tariff applications submitted by licensed municipal and …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Cape Town Moves to Cut Dependence on Eskom With New Waste-to-Energy Power Plan

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 7, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 7, 2026

    KEY POINTS The City of Cape Town has announced another step toward reducing its reliance on Eskom as it seeks to shield residents and businesses from rising electricity prices. The …

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    Cape Town Seeks 500MW from Private Energy Traders to Cut Reliance on Eskom

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 2, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 2, 2026

    KEY POINTS The City of Cape Town has issued a tender to procure 500 megawatts of electricity from energy traders through power purchase agreements ranging from one to ten years. …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    DA Mayors Oppose Eskom Tariff Hike, Urge Regulator to Reject Electricity Price Increase

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi March 26, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi March 26, 2026

    KEY POINTS Mayors from several Democratic Alliance-led, DA, municipalities have mounted a coordinated challenge against Eskom’s latest electricity tariff increases, calling on the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Eskom’s Smart Meter Rollout set to End Load Reduction by 2027

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi March 23, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi March 23, 2026

    KEY POINTS Eskom has outlined an ambitious plan to eliminate load reduction by 2027 through a phased nationwide smart meter rollout. The initiative, highlighted in its latest power system update, …

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