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Allegations of interference in Eskom pension fund appointment dismissed: The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has dismissed allegations of interference in the appointment of the chairperson of the Eskom pension and provident fund. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Department releases revised school calendar: The Department of Basic Education has released a revised school …
Eskom has withdrawn its operations in parts of the Western Cape following violent incidents. “Eskom fears for the safety of staff after two violent incidents occurred involving Eskom vehicles,” said the power utility in a statement on Monday. In the first incident, an Eskom vehicle was stoned and set alight by protestors in Khayelitsha. However, …
Eskom commits to complete Medupi power station this year: Deputy President David Mabuza says Eskom has committed to completing the construction of Medupi power station this year, while Kusile will be completed by 2023. : SAnews – South African News seshnee Basic Education ready to welcome more learners: The Department of Basic Education says while …
Eskom implements load reduction in Gauteng: Eskom will implement load reduction in Gauteng in order to avoid network overloading from 5pm until 10pm on Thursday. : SAnews – South African News nosihle SA sets wheels in motion for economic recovery: President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has started a process of implementing an economic recovery plan, …
Cape Town in the news: UPDATE 1-South Africa’s Eskom ramps up power cuts after fault at nuclear plant: South African state power utility Eskom ramped up power cuts on Tuesday, after it disconnected a unit at its Koeberg nuclear power plant outside Cape Town because of a fault with the plant’s turbine …: “Cape Town” …
Eskom to institute liquidation proceedings against Trillian: Eskom is set to institute liquidation proceedings against Trillian Management Consulting and Trillian Capital Partners. : SAnews – South African News Neo Film Hub to stimulate the economy: The newly launched Eastern Cape Film Hub is expected to stimulate economic activity, drive transformation, and create jobs and entrepreneurial …
Eskom to implement load shedding this weekend: Eskom will implement Stage 3 rotational load shedding as of 9 am today. : SAnews – South African News Neo Social compacts can transform lives: Social compacts have an important role to play in South Africa’s development, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. : SAnews – South African News keamo …
Cape Town in the news: Transnet plans to boost its rail transport of coal to Eskom: We’d love to under-promise and over-deliver on this,” Fanucchi said at a special Transnet session at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. He said 80-million tonnes of coal is currently …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Tietto …
DPWI resolving Eskom municipal debt: The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has begun reconciling and verifying debt owed to Eskom by the country’s 257 municipalities. : SAnews – South African News sihle Department calls for compliant wood-packaging: As the globe observes the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) 2020, the Department of Agriculture, …
Cape Town in the news: Eskom forced to abandon rush hour traffic load shedding respite: CAPE TOWN – Eskom said on Tuesday afternoon that it was forced by further outages and increased power demand to abandon plans to interrupt load shedding during rush hour traffic. “Eskom will continue …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Casa Amor …
Eskom suspends load shedding to ease traffic congestion: Eskom will suspend load shedding at 4pm as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion, it said on Monday. : SAnews – South African News Matona Home Affairs extends working hours in February: The Department of Home Affairs says it will extend operating hours at all modernised …
Cape Town in the news: Stage 2 loadshedding to continue, says Eskom: Cape Town – Stage 2 rotational loadshedding will continue until Thursday, Eskom announced on Sunday. Loadshedding will continue on Sunday until 6am on Monday and then resume again from 9am on Monday …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Joe Denly keen to keep improving …
Cape Town in the news: Nersa to hold public hearings on Eskom tariff hikes: Nersa’s nationwide hearings into Eskom’s 2018/19 regulatory clearing account application are scheduled to begin in Cape Town on February 3 and end in Midrand three weeks later. In its application, the …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Ship en route to fix …
President notes Eskom chair’s resignation: President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the resignation of Jabu Mabuza as member and Chairperson of the Board of Eskom Limited. : SAnews – South African News seshnee Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa? Quick Cape Town Fact: Located in …
Eskom likely to implement Stage 2 load shedding tonight: There is a high likelihood that Eskom will implement Stage 2 load shedding this evening in order to replenish water resources for its pumped storage schemes and to minimise the use of diesel at its open cycle gas turbines. : SAnews – South African News nosihle …
Former Eskom senior managers granted bail: Two former Eskom senior managers and two businessmen who were arrested for alleged fraud and corruption committed at Eskom’s Kusile power station have been granted R300 000 bail each. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla No load shedding expected on Friday: With a drop in demand during the …
Former Eskom employees nabbed for fraud: Two former Eskom senior managers are among those arrested for alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering worth R745 million. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Mediation efforts for South Sudan continue: Deputy President David Mabuza is confident that a peace agreement will be reached in South Sudan. : …
Eskom to launch investigation into Majuba fire: An investigation into a fire at the Majuba power station will commence after the facility has cooled down, said Eskom. : SAnews – South African News Neo Departments to implement land reform action plans: Cabinet has tasked government departments to implement action plans for the recommendations contained in …
New Eskom CEO could take up reins sooner: Cabinet has mandated Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to engage the newly-appointed Eskom chief executive, Andre de Ruyter, on the possibility on commencing in the role earlier than anticipated. : SAnews – South African News sihle Cabinet fast tracks implementation of GBVF programmes: Cabinet has approved that …
Eskom to implement load shedding: Due to a shortage of capacity, Eskom will this afternoon implement Stage 2 load shedding. : SAnews – South African News Neo Join hands in the fight against GBV: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille on Thursday called on communities to join hands with government in the fight …
Eskom debt pegged at R454 billion: While encouraged by the achievement of an improved net profit and increased EBIDTA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the six months ending on 30 September, financial and operational performance at Eskom remains a challenge. : SAnews – South African News Janine Minister condemns vandalism: Transport Minister …
Maintenance needed to boost life of Eskom power plants: Deputy President David Mabuza says work is underway to ensure that Eskom complies with its responsibility of maintaining power plants. : SAnews – South African News Matona Local government leadership to define global agenda of cities: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Deputy Minister Parks Tau …
Cape Town in the news: Eskom to assess whether Koeberg’s life span can be extended until 2044: CAPE TOWN – Eskom is assessing whether the life span of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station can be extended until 2044. At present, the power plant was licensed to operate until the year 2024.: “Cape Town” – BingNews …
Finance Minister sets tougher conditions for Eskom cash support: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says going forward, any cash injection aimed at supporting the cash flow for embattled power utility Eskom will be in a form of loans, and not equity. : SAnews – South African News Matona Inflation expected to rise steadily due to electricity …
Giving Eskom loans will instil discipline: Gordhan: Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says reverting to giving Eskom loans will instil discipline and ensure that the power utility lives within its means and manages its finances better. : SAnews – South African News seshnee Adv. Zungu appointed as KZN Director of Public Prosecutions: President Cyril Ramaphosa …
Eskom implements load shedding on Saturday: Eskom says it will implement Stage 1 rotational load shedding on Saturday from 9am to 11pm. : SAnews – South African News Janine Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa? Quick Cape Town Fact: The city has several notable …
Cape Town in the news: South Africa endures second day of power cuts as Eskom generators still out: The government will disclose more details at a media briefing on Friday. Reporting by Nqobile Dludla in Johannesburg, Wendell Roelf in Cape Town and additional reporting by MacDonald Dzirutwe in …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Perry looks …
Cape Town in the news: South African Power Utility Eskom to Start Rolling Blackouts: (Bloomberg) — Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the state-owned South African utility that provides about 95% of the nation’s power, said it will cut 2,000 megwatts of electricity from the national grid …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Pitso: We threw Rantie into …
Creating an energy plan for Eskom is critical: Mabuza: Eskom’s Acting Group Chief Executive Officer Jabu Mabuza says government’s financial support remains important in addressing short-term liquidity concerns. : SAnews – South African News seshnee Rickety knee? Check out this ground-breaking surgery: In a first for the African continent, a total knee replacement operation was …
Eskom unveils summer plan: Eskom has unveiled its summer plan, which aims to avoid the much dreaded load shedding over the summer months. : SAnews – South African News Neo Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management? Quick Cape Town Fact: The …
