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Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Economy

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Feb 2025

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe speaks at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Nuclear Power

Mantashe adds Russia and Iran to nuclear chat

Wendell Roelf 19 Feb 2025

Eskom's Kriel power station

Energy

Eskom’s energy availability outlook brings hope for mining operations

Lindsey Schutters 17 Jan 2025

The SAFARI-1 research reactor in Pelindaba is a key part of SA's nuclear dominance

Nuclear Power

Nuclear takes centre stage of SA development plans

Lindsey Schutters 5 Dec 2024

Koeberg remains South Africa's sole nuclear power station, but the amendments could pave the way for more development. Source: Eskom

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act

Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

#BRICS2024: Inside the plan to harness nuclear power for sustainable growth

25 Oct 2024

Ramokgopa held a second press conference for the week.

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa delays nuclear procurement to prioritise transparency

Lindsey Schutters 16 Aug 2024

Sauce Advertising are creatives who care

ESG

Sauce Advertising are creatives who care

Issued by Sauce Advertising 22 Jul 2024

Koeberg will join a growing list of nuclear power stations that are extending their lifespan beyond 40 years

Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is back on the table for South Africa

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jul 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Energy

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

Nuclear Power

#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

Refinery Interchange upgrade project on track for February 2024 finish

Construction & Engineering

Refinery Interchange upgrade project on track for February 2024 finish

28 Dec 2023

#BestofBiz 2023: Energy & Mining

Energy & Mining

#BestofBiz 2023: Energy & Mining

19 Dec 2023

An aerial view of South Africa's Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Nuclear Power

Government announces nuclear procurement plans

Wendell Roelf 13 Dec 2023

Source: Dan Meyers/Unsplash

Energy

Faith communities oppose SA modular nuclear power plan

9 Nov 2023

South African Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramakgopa briefs members of the media after his visit to assess progress on bringing back online faulty units and boosting power generation at the Kusile Power Station, in Delmas. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy

SA to plug power gap with 3GW of gas projects and Koeberg extension

Nelson Banya 5 Nov 2023

R5.2bn Potsdam Wastewater Works upgrade underway

Infrastructure & Utilities

R5.2bn Potsdam Wastewater Works upgrade underway

11 Aug 2023

Kfm Best of the Cape Awards finalists announced - cast your vote now!

Radio & Audio

Kfm Best of the Cape Awards finalists announced - cast your vote now!

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 26 Jul 2023

SA's power crisis will continue until 2025 - and blackouts will take 5 years to phase out

Energy

SA's power crisis will continue until 2025 - and blackouts will take 5 years to phase out

Hartmut Winkler 9 Jun 2023

Source: Freepik.

Nuclear Power

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

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Eskom hopes to recover 6,000MW in the next 2 years, says Cassim

Energy

#EnlitAfrica2023: Eskom hopes to recover 6,000MW in the next 2 years, says Cassim

17 May 2023

Source: iStock.

Energy & Mining

CEF merges with South African National Petroleum Company

4 May 2023

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

26 Apr 2023

SA's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

Energy

SA's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

Hartmut Winkler 19 Apr 2023

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

Nuclear Power

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

22 Mar 2023

De Ruyter's resignation as Eskom CEO a regrettable blow to the economy, says Prof Parsons

Energy

De Ruyter's resignation as Eskom CEO a regrettable blow to the economy, says Prof Parsons

15 Dec 2022

Eskom delays Koeberg Power Station maintenance outage

Energy

Eskom delays Koeberg Power Station maintenance outage

9 Dec 2022

Outdoor Network's high-definition (HD) rotating digital site a first in Cape Town

OOH

Outdoor Network's high-definition (HD) rotating digital site a first in Cape Town

Issued by Twiga Communications 30 Nov 2022

Eskom says maintenance work could worsen load shedding for a year

Energy

Eskom says maintenance work could worsen load shedding for a year

Nellie Peyton 16 Nov 2022

Load shedding until Saturday due to shortage of generation capacity - Eskom

Energy

Load shedding until Saturday due to shortage of generation capacity - Eskom

6 Sep 2022

South Africa's nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension

Nuclear Power

South Africa's nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension

Hartmut Winkler 22 Aug 2022

Stage 2 load shedding this week due to shortage of generation capacity

Energy

Stage 2 load shedding this week due to shortage of generation capacity

3 Aug 2022

Action expected against striking Eskom workers

Energy

Action expected against striking Eskom workers

1 Jul 2022

Eskom postpones steam generator replacement at Koeberg

Nuclear Power

Eskom postpones steam generator replacement at Koeberg

Wendell Roelf 4 Mar 2022

South Africa's efforts to tackle its energy crisis lacks urgency and coherence

Energy

South Africa's efforts to tackle its energy crisis lacks urgency and coherence

Hartmut Winkler 21 Feb 2022

Koeberg Unit 1 to be taken offline, De Ruyter warns of potential load shedding

Energy

Koeberg Unit 1 to be taken offline, De Ruyter warns of potential load shedding

27 Jan 2022

Outa concerned by Nuclear Regulator board's suspension of civil society rep

Nuclear Power

Outa concerned by Nuclear Regulator board's suspension of civil society rep

19 Jan 2022

Eskom switches off Koeberg Unit Two for 5-month period

Nuclear Power

Eskom switches off Koeberg Unit Two for 5-month period

17 Jan 2022

Source: Koeberg power station [[©https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-divisions/gx/nuclear/ Eskom

Nuclear Power

Koeberg power station life-extension project running late

10 Jan 2022

Trips, shutdowns at 5 Eskom plants result in Stage 4 load shedding

Energy

Trips, shutdowns at 5 Eskom plants result in Stage 4 load shedding

27 Oct 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

The Information Regulator: Our new transparency superhero?

Legislation

The Information Regulator: Our new transparency superhero?

Brendan Slade 28 Sep 2021

Source: supplied

Nuclear Power

Why nuclear energy is so attractive for South Africa's industry

Des Muller 8 Jul 2021

Powering the economy through alternative energy

Energy

Powering the economy through alternative energy

5 May 2021

The story behind Daily Maverick's Don't Shoot the Messenger podcast

Podcasts

The story behind Daily Maverick's Don't Shoot the Messenger podcast

Jessica Tennant 14 Apr 2021

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy

Eskom improves performance despite challenges

16 Mar 2021

Koeberg nuclear power station

Nuclear Power

What is it about nuclear energy that its opponents don't want you to know?

Des Muller 15 Feb 2021

Koeberg nuclear power station

Energy

Steam generator leak shuts down Koeberg unit 1

4 Jan 2021

Renewable energy remains the most cost effective option for building new power capacity. Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy

No economic growth without a reliable power supply, says De Ruyter

25 Nov 2020

Is the government prepared to prevent a nuclear disaster?

Nuclear Power

Is the government prepared to prevent a nuclear disaster?

8 Oct 2020