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Ministers Ramokgopa and Macpherson share a laugh on a recent China trip, showing unity within the Government of National Unity. Source: x.com

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa withdraws nuclear determination, undoing more Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 9 Sep 2024

The newly ascended Electricity Regulation Amendment Act is a catalyst for a brighter energy future from the Ramaphosa administration.

Energy

Electricity Regulation Amendment Act starts new era for SA energy sector

Lindsey Schutters 17 Aug 2024

Engie's Aurora windfarm on Cape Town's West Coast is a major Sawea project

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sawea calls out Nersa and Eskom on grid capacity issues

6 Aug 2024

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Legislation

Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

Minister Ramokgopa visiting Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga as part of a programme to address challenges at six identified power stations which are facing challenges.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

18 months into EAP, strides made in curbing electricity crisis but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

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Legislation

National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

15 Mar 2024

South Africa finally has more clarity on the role that Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will play in alleviating load shedding. Source: x.com

Energy

Ramaphosa MoU clarifies ministerial roles in fight against load shedding

7 Jan 2024

Nersa announces preferred bidders in REIPPPP Bid Window 6

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Nersa announces preferred bidders in REIPPPP Bid Window 6

7 Jul 2023

Is this a powerless power minister?

Energy

Is this a powerless power minister?

Jason van der Poel 5 Jun 2023

Electricity minister given power procurement role

Energy

Electricity minister given power procurement role

Alexander Winning 26 May 2023

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Nuclear Power

#EnlitAfrica2023: Tackling the toughest questions around nuclear power in SA

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy

Energy

Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy

16 May 2023

Energy Crisis Committee releases progress report

Energy

Energy Crisis Committee releases progress report

23 Jan 2023

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Greenlight for residents to review Eskom's decision to reduce electricity supply

Sechaba Mchunu 16 Jan 2023

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Environmental Law

African energy transition policies and regulatory developments - Part 2

4 Nov 2022

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Legislation

Have your say on energy generation licensing exemptions and regulation

7 Sep 2022

SA's energy crisis: the practical implications of government's proposed interventions

Energy

SA's energy crisis: the practical implications of government's proposed interventions

Jason van der Poel, Mzukisi Kota, Hielien Venter, Aviva Hoekstra, Emma Bleeker 8 Aug 2022

Energy & Mining

Emerging energy model to save large SA energy users 50% on power costs

24 May 2022

Key aspects of the Electricity Regulation Act Amendment Bill 2022

Energy

Key aspects of the Electricity Regulation Act Amendment Bill 2022

Jason van der Poel, Aviva Hoekstra, Daniella Ghillino, Zanele Mahlalela 25 Mar 2022

#SONA2022: Several new energy projects set to serve the grid

Energy

#SONA2022: Several new energy projects set to serve the grid

11 Feb 2022

Eskom on track to split generation, transmission by year end - CEO

Energy

Eskom on track to split generation, transmission by year end - CEO

Promit Mukherjee 12 Nov 2021

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

Energy

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

12 Nov 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Energy

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

Tackling energy security in SA - key approaches to meeting present, future demand

Energy

Tackling energy security in SA - key approaches to meeting present, future demand

20 Oct 2021

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Mining

Mining sector must work together for the country

Danette Breitenbach 12 Oct 2021

#Windaba2021: Conference addresses role of wind energy in SA economy, climate change

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2021: Conference addresses role of wind energy in SA economy, climate change

7 Oct 2021

South Africa's troubled power utility is being reset: CEO sets out how

Infrastructure & Utilities

South Africa's troubled power utility is being reset: CEO sets out how

Anton Eberhard 17 Sep 2021

Energy amendments set to expand markets for IPPs, says Scatec

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy amendments set to expand markets for IPPs, says Scatec

13 Sep 2021

How the South African government can boost its credibility in the agricultural sector

Agribusiness

How the South African government can boost its credibility in the agricultural sector

Wandile Sihlobo 6 Sep 2021

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Legislation

Questions still circuiting the exemption for large-scale private power generation

Jason van der Poel, Alexandra Felekis and Mzukisi Kota 18 Aug 2021

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Energy

100MW self-generation amendments gazetted

13 Aug 2021

Bridgett Majola and Gavin Noeth

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

It'll take more than a flick of a switch, but SA's energy future looks promising

Bridgett Majola & Gavin Noeth 7 Jul 2021

New electricity self-generation thresholds a welcome relief

Legislation

New electricity self-generation thresholds a welcome relief

Kieran Whyte 11 Jun 2021

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Energy

Ramaphosa lifts embedded generation threshold to 100MW

Nicci Botha 10 Jun 2021

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Embedded generation: Key to supporting SA's energy intensive industries

Michael Ball 4 Mar 2021

#SONA2021: Eskom warns of power shortfall over next 5 years

Energy

#SONA2021: Eskom warns of power shortfall over next 5 years

12 Feb 2021

Energy

Nersa granted permission to process licence applications for self-generation facilities

2 Nov 2020

Court asserts Eskom's right to cut-off electricity defaulters

Consumer Law

Court asserts Eskom's right to cut-off electricity defaulters

15 Oct 2020

Minerals and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe

Nuclear Power

Environmentalist groups reminds minister of nuclear procurement procedures

11 Jun 2020

Judgment reserved in CoCT's bid to procure power from independent sources

Legislation

Judgment reserved in CoCT's bid to procure power from independent sources

12 May 2020

Powering South Africa

Energy

Powering South Africa

15 Apr 2020

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe

Energy

Self-use generation projects already in the pipeline

20 Feb 2020

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Energy

Environmental considerations for self-generation regime

Gillian Niven & Paula-Ann Novotny 18 Feb 2020

Nersa welcomes court decision on Eskom

Legal

Nersa welcomes court decision on Eskom

13 Feb 2020

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Energy

Can mines now generate their own power?

Jason van der Poel, Mzukisi Kota & Alexandra Felekis 10 Feb 2020

Roger Baxter, CEO, Minerals Council South Africa

Mining

Mining industry calls for independent power production

13 Dec 2019

Cape Town seeks emergency hearing due to load-shedding crisis

Legal

Cape Town seeks emergency hearing due to load-shedding crisis

11 Dec 2019

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

As IPP construction draws to a close, it's important to keep the bigger picture in mind

Janine Espin, 18 Nov 2019

Court to hear CoCT's plea to buy power from sources other than Eskom

Corporate & Commercial Law

Court to hear CoCT's plea to buy power from sources other than Eskom

15 Nov 2019

Martin van Staden

Energy

Change the law, implement vouchers, to end Eskom's disastrous monopoly

Martin van Staden 17 Oct 2019