Electricity
Pretorians protest against loadshedding and tariff hike
“2024 is around the corner. This injustice is something that we are not going to forget”
Brief | 23 January 2023
Mantashe’s axing of Peter Becker was unconstitutional, rules court
Becker served on the National Nuclear Regulatory Board
Law | 20 January 2023
Fire Gwede Mantashe, say activists
Civil society groups plan mass action against electricity tariff hike and blackouts
News | 19 January 2023
Fresh protests erupt in Phoenix as power outages continue
Supply lines unable to cope with surges caused by loadshedding
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 19 January 2023
Politicians blamed for stoking Phoenix protests
After an extended power outage, people took to the streets burning tyres
By Benita Enoch
News | 17 January 2023
Hundreds march in Free State over water shortages
Moqhaka Local Municipality in Kroonstad blames loadshedding for supply issues
Brief | 17 January 2023
Understanding Eskom’s high failure rate
Researchers have identified the underlying causes
Analysis | 8 December 2022
Saldanha Bay residents voice support for Karpowership
The controversial company, which uses fossil fuels to generate power from ships, claims it will create 240 jobs in the West Coast town
By Liezl Human
News | 2 December 2022
Blue Downs residents block road after five days without power
Eskom does not have the right material to fix the problem
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 28 November 2022