IOL | Energy Headlines: Eskom, Renewables & Cost of Electricity

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EnergySimon Majadibodu|Published 1 day ago‘Politicians must leave Eskom alone’: NUM prepares legal action against Ramaphosa over Eskom restructuring …Ramaphosa endorses Eskom reform plan to pave way for independent grid operatorGovernment has taken another step towards reforming South Africa's electricity sector after President Cyril Ramaphosa approved the Eskom Restructuring Task Team's Phase I report.

Tiger Brands signs renewable power dealTiger Brands will source renewable electricity through a new wheeling agreement with Apollo Africa as the food producer pushes to cut carbon emissions and energy costs.

Eskom celebrates one year without load shedding, but load reduction still continuesPower utility Eskom says sustained grid stability over the past year has restored national confidence and saved billions in diesel costs.

With fuel prices on the rise, the DMRE offers essential tips for South African motorists to save money at the pump.

Phumudzo Thenga, from Oil and Gas to logistics: Building a sustainable supply chain enterprise while contributing to corporate social responsibilityPhumudzo Thenga is revolutionising South Africa's fuel sector, overcoming challenges and setting new standards for reliability and inclusivity in the energy industry.

The urgent crisis of rising paraffin prices for South Africa's poorest householdsWhile motorists enjoy temporary fuel relief, low-income families in South Africa face soaring paraffin prices, leaving them vulnerable to energy poverty.

How rising paraffin prices are pushing South Africa's poor households into energy povertyWhile motorists enjoy temporary fuel relief, low-income families in South Africa face soaring paraffin prices, leaving them vulnerable to energy poverty.

Watch VideoLights out for the vulnerable? Paraffin price hike threatens daily life for many South AfricansThe cost of simply switching on a light or cooking a warm meal has surged beyond reach for many of South Africa's poorest households, as the price of illuminating paraffin, a lifeline in homes without reliable electricity, climbed sharply this week.

Power outage forces temporary closure of Gauteng High Court in PretoriaThe Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria suspended operations on Monday after a power outage disrupted electricity supply to the court and surrounding areas.

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