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Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Sustainability

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

15 Apr 2025

Image: South African protest against coal - Kgara Kevin Rack

Environmental Law

South African court says no to new coal-fired power: What’s behind the ruling

Melanie Murcott 14 Apr 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

Solar panels provide electricity for the infrastructure and shade for the animals at Aquinion abalone farm.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Solar industry powers forward to 2025

18 Dec 2024

South Africa needs 14,000km of transmission cables over the next decade. Source: Pok Rie/Pexels

Energy

Government tackles transmission crisis with private sector collaboration

Lindsey Schutters 11 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

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 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

Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Flawed IRP2023 needs private leadership

Dave Masureik 8 Apr 2024

DMRE is revisiting possible nuclear power generation. Source: Shaun P Twomey/Pexels

Nuclear Power

Latest government nuclear push sparks faith community outcry

21 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied.

Economy

IRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

Dominique dHotman, head of Ooba Solar

Infrastructure & Utilities

Post #Sona2024 blackouts were a reality check

14 Feb 2024

Image source: Petr Malinak –

ESG & Sustainability

Investing in Africa's bright, green energy future

Angela Simpson and Matthew Martin 12 Feb 2024

Property

#Sona2024: Missed opportunity for economic recovery plan

Greg Dart 9 Feb 2024

A man walks beneath electricity pylons during frequent power outages caused by its ageing coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Soweto. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy

DMRE finally gazettes IRP2023, major plant build on cards

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 5 Jan 2024

Inaugural Sanedi annual energy conference. Source: Supplied

Energy

South Africa’s collaborative approach to energy transition

22 Nov 2023

Gwede Mantashe speaks at Africa Energy Week. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Energy & Mining

South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

Is this a powerless power minister?

Energy

Is this a powerless power minister?

Jason van der Poel 5 Jun 2023

#EarthGathering: Unlocking SA's energy transition potential amid sector uncertainty

Energy

#EarthGathering: Unlocking SA's energy transition potential amid sector uncertainty

Sindy Peters 29 May 2023

Source: Freepik.

Nuclear Power

#EnlitAfrica2023: Tackling the toughest questions around nuclear power in SA

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy

Energy

Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy

16 May 2023

How renewables can help drive economic recovery, prosperity in SA

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How renewables can help drive economic recovery, prosperity in SA

15 Mar 2023

A robust renewable energy policy would give energy transformation in SA a boost

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

A robust renewable energy policy would give energy transformation in SA a boost

Ryno Jordaan 14 Nov 2022

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Environmental Law

African energy transition policies and regulatory developments - Part 2

4 Nov 2022

Wind energy allocation doubled for REIPPPP Bid Window 6

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Wind energy allocation doubled for REIPPPP Bid Window 6

12 Sep 2022

South Africa's nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension

Nuclear Power

South Africa's nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension

Hartmut Winkler 22 Aug 2022

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

Hartmut Winkler 13 Jul 2022

What it will take for South Africa's ailing power utility to keep going

Energy

What it will take for South Africa's ailing power utility to keep going

David Richard Walwyn 9 Jun 2022

SA has no current plans to discontinue use of coal

Energy

SA has no current plans to discontinue use of coal

1 Apr 2022

Key aspects of the Electricity Regulation Act Amendment Bill 2022

Energy

Key aspects of the Electricity Regulation Act Amendment Bill 2022

Jason van der Poel, Aviva Hoekstra, Daniella Ghillino, Zanele Mahlalela 25 Mar 2022

South Africa's efforts to tackle its energy crisis lacks urgency and coherence

Energy

South Africa's efforts to tackle its energy crisis lacks urgency and coherence

Hartmut Winkler 21 Feb 2022

#BizTrends2022: Trends forecast for the renewable energy sector

Trends

#BizTrends2022: Trends forecast for the renewable energy sector

Mercia Grimbeek 7 Jan 2022

25 renewable energy preferred bidders announced

Energy

25 renewable energy preferred bidders announced

29 Oct 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Energy

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

Source: ©GettyImage

Mining

Mining sector must work together for the country

Danette Breitenbach 12 Oct 2021

South Africa's troubled power utility is being reset: CEO sets out how

Infrastructure & Utilities

South Africa's troubled power utility is being reset: CEO sets out how

Anton Eberhard 17 Sep 2021

Turbines on a wind farm outside Caledon near Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Nardus Engelbrecht/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

South Africa's power generation plans are out of date: an urgent rethink is needed

Hartmut Winkler 10 Aug 2021

Guide to employers' tax obligations after damage to their premises

Tax Law

Guide to employers' tax obligations after damage to their premises

Joon Chong and Nina Keyser 28 Jul 2021

Source: Supplied

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How local content in the renewable energy value chain can boost the economy

21 Jul 2021

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Health & Social Welfare

Blunting the impact of poor social conditions in South Africa will have big health benefits

Ebrahim Samodien 23 Jun 2021

5 African startups to receive SAIS grant and entrepreneurial support

Community

5 African startups to receive SAIS grant and entrepreneurial support

7 Jun 2021

South Africa's carbon emission targets not nearly ambitious enough

Climate Change

South Africa's carbon emission targets not nearly ambitious enough

Robyn Hugo 11 May 2021

Ntombifuthi Ntuli, CEO, Sawea

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

A case for net zero carbon economy

Ntombifuthi Ntuli 28 Apr 2021

Have your say on draft climate change NDC

Climate Change

Have your say on draft climate change NDC

30 Mar 2021

Energy storage: A key piece of the puzzle in South Africa's energy transition

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy storage: A key piece of the puzzle in South Africa's energy transition

Michael Ball and Gabriele Buccini 11 Mar 2021