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Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear

Energy

Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 11 Jul 2025

Image credit: Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Energy

Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

12 Jun 2025

ESG & Sustainability

ESG down but not out: SA's businesses need to step up after Trump’s exit from JET

Mila Vicquery 17 Mar 2025

Ramokgopa signs off 2024 with EAP and Bid Window 7 updates

Energy

Ramokgopa signs off 2024 with EAP and Bid Window 7 updates

Lindsey Schutters 24 Dec 2024

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

Energy ministry calls for more local content after R17bn spent on renewables

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy ministry calls for more local content after R17bn spent on renewables

Lindsey Schutters 10 Nov 2024

#AEW24: Ramokgopa champions critical minerals and hydrocarbons for Africa's economic future

Energy

#AEW24: Ramokgopa champions critical minerals and hydrocarbons for Africa's economic future

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2024

Minister Ramokgopa was big on renewables during his seminar. Source: x.com

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: South Africa takes aggressive stance on renewables expansion

Lindsey Schutters 2 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

Minister Ramokgopa is transitioning to phase two of South Africa's electricity crisis.

Energy

With load shedding under control, Ramokgopa tackles affordability

Lindsey Schutters 30 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 Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Ramokgopa’s 20GW renewables plan is a sharp turn from IRP2023

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

Energy

Ramokgopa highlights SA’s biggest electricity challenges, and it isn’t supply

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jul 2024

#SAelections24: No load shedding on voting day

Energy

#SAelections24: No load shedding on voting day

29 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Energy

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 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

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefs the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Ramokgopa says end of load shedding ‘within reach’

Lindsey Schutters 2 May 2024

Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Flawed IRP2023 needs private leadership

Dave Masureik 8 Apr 2024

South Africa's Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity has had a busy week

Energy

Ramokgopa: ‘Transmission grid needs major upgrade to unlock renewables’

13 Mar 2024

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefed the media on the Energy Action Plan

Energy

Electricity Minister: ‘South Africa is making strides in addressing energy crisis’

Lindsey Schutters 11 Mar 2024

Ramokgopa: SA's electricity system is improving, but load shedding continues

Energy

Ramokgopa: SA's electricity system is improving, but load shedding continues

Lindsey Schutters 24 Jan 2024

#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

Eskom's Palmiet pumped storage hydro plant has an installed capacity of 400MW. Source: Eskom

Energy

Eskom drops load shedding to stage 4 after diesel delivery

26 Nov 2023

Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaking at Africa Energy Week.

Energy

Ramokgopa: 'South Africa is beginning to turn the energy crisis corner'

23 Oct 2023

The Feather Awards XV nominees announced

Lifestyle

The Feather Awards XV nominees announced

16 Oct 2023

Kusile units return, load shedding drops to stage 2

Energy

Kusile units return, load shedding drops to stage 2

2 Oct 2023

Public-private collaboration key to expanding Eskom's transmission, says Minister

Energy

Public-private collaboration key to expanding Eskom's transmission, says Minister

27 Sep 2023

Minister Ramokgopa at a recent visit to Kusile. Source: x.com

Energy

Kusile Unit 4 returns, load shedding down to Stage 4

18 Sep 2023

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Source: x.com

Energy

Ramokgopa sheds more light on China energy deals

28 Aug 2023

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Energy

Eskom generation capacity improving

14 Aug 2023

Green hydrogen illustration. Source: Freepik

Energy

South Africa and Germany sign declaration of intent for green hydrogen

28 Jun 2023

Electricity minister visits OEM plant in KZN

Manufacturing & Parts

Electricity minister visits OEM plant in KZN

22 May 2023

Huawei aims to use its '4T' technologies to enable an energy landscape transition

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Huawei aims to use its '4T' technologies to enable an energy landscape transition

Issued by Huawei Technologies 10 May 2023

Meet the newly appointed minister of electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Energy

Meet the newly appointed minister of electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

7 Mar 2023

PPC Cement, Nextec to tackle decarbonisation challenge at African Smart Cities Summit

Sustainable Development

PPC Cement, Nextec to tackle decarbonisation challenge at African Smart Cities Summit

3 Jun 2022

Gibs South Africa's Economic Outlook Conference: Charting the Road to Recovery hosted by Prof Saville

Higher Education

Gibs South Africa's Economic Outlook Conference: Charting the Road to Recovery hosted by Prof Saville

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 2 Jul 2021

Pitch sessions held for infrastructure projects development

Infrastructure & Utilities

Pitch sessions held for infrastructure projects development

28 May 2020