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The CitizenThe CitizenRamokgopa’s plan won’t convince South Africans to get back on the grid – Outa
People have moved off-grid because electricity has become expensive and unreliable.
The CitizenRamokgopa slams municipalities for increasing electricity tariffs – but analyst says the minister is also to blame
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa unveiled changes to pricing policy to fight the high cost of electricity
The CitizenPula’s $195m Motsepe claim thrown out of Tanzanian court on a technicality – for now
But the court left the door open for Pula Group to bring a fresh claim to recover $195m from Patrice Motsepe companies it says it is owed for misuse of confidential information.
The CitizenPower struggle erupts over future of Kimberley diamond mine as flooding risk emerges
Liquidators warn that an Eskom power cut could flood the mine within 48 hours - but Numsa questions why the alarm was raised immediately after it won a court order placing Ekapa Minerals in business rescue.
The CitizenSalga wants brakes on Eskom’s municipal takeover
No consensus on content of agency agreement yet.
The CitizenManufacturing struggles continue, but local demand shows signs of recovery
The worst of the recent oil price shock has likely passed, barring any further upsurge in global energy costs.
The CitizenSouth Africans earn more but are losing spending power
The pay index reveals that people are receiving very small nominal salary increases, while inflation of 5% is eroding their buying power.
The CitizenJoburg in urgent court bid to remove consumer refund risk
Madibeng and Msunduzi municipalities also exposed.
The CitizenIs Eskom betting on Ramaphosa’s departure?
Eskom boldly contradicts president on unbundling.
The CitizenDe Beers says employees will be supported as production at Limpopo mine halted for 2 years
The mining giant has removed overhead costs worth more than $100 million since 2024.
The CitizenHere’s Gwede Mantashe’s plan to ensure SA doesn’t run out of fuel
The department warns that the country could lose R1 billion a day should there be no fuel.
The CitizenSMEs’ confidence drops in the second half of 2026
Many SMEs are now pessimistic about the remainder of the year.
The CitizenHere’s what the $1bn deal to sell Shell fuel stations in SA to Abu Dhabi company means
Adnoc Distribution will gain control of 580 fuel stations in South Africa.
The CitizenBLSA CEO hits back at Eskom’s chair for ‘hidden agenda’ claims
This is all about the process of unbundling Eskom.
The CitizenConCourt slams door on zero Vat for second-hand gold
This means most second-hand gold is subject to the usual value-added tax rate of 15%, closing off a loophole that has been in place for decades.
The CitizenExxaro believes it could export more coal if Transnet improves rail
'Coal remains the foundation of Exxaro's earnings, cash generation and sustainable returns.'
The CitizenEskom extra R54bn from tariffs heads to court – again
Nersa accused of hiding irrationality of decision on power utility's revenue.
The CitizenCourt halts Eskom’s cut-off or take-over ultimatum to municipality
Confirms legal requirements for the Distribution Agency Agreement in Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality ruling
The CitizenSasol hit by 20% drop but analysts flag buying opportunity
Analysts say improving operational performance extends the investment case beyond energy geopolitical premiums
The CitizenEkurhuleni accused of manipulating data to inflate electricity prices
'Nersa allows it to pass without checking.'
The CitizenThe Hormuz crisis should be a gold mine for SA, but it isn’t
Two-thirds of container ships have been diverted around the Cape due to the Iran war, but most are bypassing us.
The CitizenTshwane wins Mooikloof Mega City electricity distribution battle
Municipalities' exclusive reticulation right confirmed.
The CitizenEskom municipal takeover may expand to 30 municipalities
Legal compliance process to be expedited.
The CitizenNorth West mine shuts down temporarily amid retrenchment talks involving nearly 500 workers
Wesizwe Platinum says Bakubung Platinum Mine's temporary shutdown is intended to allow for meaningful engagement during retrenchment talks.
The CitizenFlySafair is cutting its fuel surcharge – here is by how much
FlySafair in March added a surcharge to its most popular routes in response to expected spikes in the price of oil.
The CitizenCoJ finances ‘a horror show’ – Scopa member
AG says CoJ wrote off R9bn in consumer debt, while City Power incurred R5.7bn in electricity losses and Johannesburg Water R2.8bn from water losses.
The CitizenHigher food prices looming: Tiger Brands to spend R25m on fuel per month
The food producer anticipates difficult trading environment for the second half of its financial year.
The CitizenWatt a benefits spike: Here’s how much Eskom spent on employee benefits over two years
Another factor that saw employee benefit spending skyrocket is overtime.
The CitizenHere’s how SMEs can survive the ongoing fuel price hikes
'Small businesses typically feel these shocks first because they have less pricing power and thinner cash buffers.'