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As diesel funding model is mooted, Eskom confirms diesel spend of R18bn and climbing 
By: Terence Creamer 24th January 2023 Eskom CFO Calib Cassim told lawmakers on Tuesday that the State-owned utility had spent R18-billion on diesel for its current financial... →
Glimpse into NECOM’s proposed ‘roadmap to end loadshedding’ 
By: Terence Creamer 20th January 2023 The National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM), which is overseeing the implementation of the National Energy Plan announced by President Cyril... →
Daily Podcast – January 19, 2023
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th January 2023 Making headlines: Nzimade says late release of 2022 matric results won't affect higher education registrations; Mantashe doubles down on claim he's... →
'I don't build power stations': Mantashe doubles down on claim he's not to blame for loadshedding
By: News24Wire 19th January 2023 Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is adamant that he is not to blame for continued loadshedding – even though his department... →
Fact-checking Kenyan president Ruto’s first roundtable with journalists
By: Africa Check 18th January 2023 For the first time since he was elected, Kenyan president William Ruto invited members of the media to a discussion at State House, his official... →
Eskom, Treasury at odds over diesel funds as loadshedding crisis deepens
By: News24Wire 17th January 2023 As chronic loadshedding continues indefinitely, a behind-the-scenes dispute has broken out between National Treasury and Eskom over where the money... →
Nersa approves 18.65% Eskom hike as it holds back on big diesel request
By: Terence Creamer 12th January 2023 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted Eskom an 18.65% tariff increase for implementation on April 1, below the 32% hike... →
Incapacitated President – DA calls for the immediate reconvening of Parliament to provide leadership on the electricity crisis
13th December 2022 With President Cyril Ramaphosa currently incapacitated due to the Phalaphala scandal hanging over his head and ANC factional politics his sole... →
