# Die voorsitter van Eskom se raad, Mteto Nyati, sê die kragvoorsiener betree ‘n nuwe era van verantwoordelike energiebestuur, toegespits op bekostigbare en betroubare krag. Nyati het tydens die Kern- en Skoon-energie-konferensie in Pretoria gesê Eskom beweeg ná meer as 500 dae sonder beurtkrag weg van krisisbestuur na langtermyn-energiebeplanning. Nyati sê kernkrag en skoon-steenkool-tegnologie ondersteun […]
# Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has successfully passed a critical nuclear safety test, confirming the structural integrity and leak-tightness of its containment building. The Integrated Leak Rate Test is conducted every ten years as part of regulatory requirements. In a statement, Eskom says independent international experts confirmed that the unit met […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that suspended Investigating Directorate Against Corruption chief investigator Dylan Perumal is in hospital after falling ill. It has dismissed social media posts and newspaper reports claiming Perumal attempted suicide, describing the allegations as untrue. Perumal was scheduled to appear before the Madlanga commission. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago has […]
# South Africans are increasingly turning to retailers, microlenders and online lenders for cash as financial pressure mounts. DebtBusters’ latest Debt Index shows banks now account for just 65-percent of new debt counselling applicants’ borrowing, the lowest level on record. Almost two-thirds of applicants have payday loans, while the average person has a record 8.8 […]
# Madlanga Commission evidence leader advocate Mahlape Sello has rejected claims that consultations with businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala were conducted off the record. This follows allegations of ethical misconduct by Matlala’s lawyer, advocate Annelene van den Heever. She says an investigator was present to record a formal statement, with notes by all parties supporting this. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa determined salary increases for public office-bearers for 2026/27, following recommendations from the Independent Commission for Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the president approved a 3.5-percent for members of National Executive, National Assembly, NCOP permanent delegates, premiers, provincial executives and provincial legislatures. The increases are applicable retrospectively from […]
# Eskom Board chairperson Mteto Nyati says the power utility is entering a new era of responsible energy management, focused on affordable and reliable electricity. Speaking at the Nuclear and Clean Energy Conference in Pretoria, Nyati says Eskom is moving from crisis management to long-term energy planning after more than 500 days without load-shedding. He […]
# Suid-Afrikaanse parlementslede is van vandag tot 20 November deel van ‘n veelparty-afvaardiging na COP31 in Antalya, Turkye. Die afvaardiging sal deelneem aan parlementêre gesprekke oor klimaatbefondsing, veerkragtigheid, ‘n regverdige oorgang, bioverskeidenheid, hernubare energie en klimaatsgeregtigheid. Woordvoerder Nqabisa Gantsho sê die beraad se uitkomste sal parlementêre toesig versterk en help om toekomstige wetgewing te vorm:
# A new energy conference aimed at bringing together industry players from across Africa will be launched in South Africa next year. The inaugural Africa Energy event will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, under the patronage of the Department of Electricity and Energy. Organisers say the conference will focus on electricity […]
