South Africa power crisis: Eskom will resolve power crisis – Electricity Minister
South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.“My view has always been the biggest asset for any organisation is its w…
Government reaffirms its determination to realise all people’s rights
Government has reaffirmed its pledge and determination to strive to ensure that all people exercise human rights to their fullest.“Today is a day on which we celebrate the great progress we have made as a nation in building a democracy that is founded …
Electricity Minister at Kusile Power Station
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. The Minister, who is currently being briefed by senior Eskom officials at the Kusile Power Station, kick-started h…
Electricity Minister visits Eskom power stations
In the next two weeks, starting today, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to engage with the management, workers, and unions.On Monday, the Minister will kick o…
North West authorities monitor protests
The North West Provincial Government has assured residents that the rule of law will be enforced to ensure the safety of communities during today’s planned national shutdown.North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape said law enforcement agencies will be …
Eskom suspends load shedding until Monday
Load shedding will continue to be suspended until 5 am on Monday, Eskom said on Sunday.This as the power utility suspended load shedding between 5 am and 4 pm on Sunday.In an updated statement, Eskom said Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from …
Law enforcement urged to protect all ahead of protest
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called on law enforcement agencies to continue to protect and serve all who may or may not be part of the national shutdown planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).“The Commission also calls …
Eskom welcomes decision to temporarily bypass pollution rules
Eskom says it welcomes the decision to exempt it from certain requirements in terms of its application to build temporary stacks at Kusile Power Station.The Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, announced this week that Eskom ha…