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The CitizenThe CitizenSA’s next gold rush may come from reworked dumps and old mines
There are millions of ounces in old workings that suddenly look attractive at current prices.
The CitizenSA’s fuel import bill surges to highest level since 1994
The country has turned to the US and Nigeria to keep fuel flowing as supplies via the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
The CitizenGovernment considers cutting or scrapping RAF fuel levy
A new funding model is considered - but Outa says this is not the solution.
The CitizenJoburg has a R44bn City Power problem
Funds paid by residents for electricity are swept into a common pool for use elsewhere, which helps explain the surge in outages.
The CitizenHow Mteto Nyati and a hand-picked Eskom board pulled SA from the brink
In this wide-ranging interview, the Eskom board chair reflects on why he agreed to lead the power utility and the culture change that followed.
The CitizenMunicipal debt to Eskom could reach R358bn if decisive interventions are not implemented
'Municipal debt remains the single greatest threat to Eskom's financial sustainability.'
The CitizenMteto Nyati’s future as Eskom chair uncertain as term nears end
Says he is satisfied with what he has achieved and confident the power utility will continue its recovery without him.
The CitizenMantashe says there is no plan to help with increasing fuel prices: Here’s how much you could pay in October
October is likely to deliver pain to South African motorists.
The CitizenNearly 800 people to be laid off on New Year’s Eve at Eskom coal supplier Seriti Power
Affected employees will be retrenched on 31 December 2026.
The CitizenHow South Africa became a mining country again
Resources have tripled their weighting on the JSE over the past decade, and four miners have muscled their way into the Top 10 most valuable companies.
The CitizenHarmony mine investigates 8th on-duty death in 9 months
Operations have been suspended at the affected Mponeng mine.
The CitizenNo guarantee energy transformation will lower electricity prices, says Ramokgopa
The minister says several factors control electricity prices.
The CitizenEskom’s decade: A reported recovery the public record cannot test
The concern is not the profit figure itself, but how some of the underlying judgements were made.
The CitizenOne in four building fires now linked to solar: here’s how to reduce the risk
As solar systems age, components need maintenance and replacement.
The Citizen‘Record-breaking’ deal: South African cherries can now enter China – here’s the benefit
The next step is to enter into a similar partnership to export South African blueberries, as proposed by China.
The CitizenPrepaid power: Are you paying 25% more than you should?
Government wants to get a grip on rogue electricity vendors.
The CitizenThree signs Eskom is not yet out of the woods
Despite its return to profitability, the power utility is facing smothering debt and governance problems.
The CitizenHigh municipal debt, declining sales: Is Eskom’s profitability built on struggling South Africans?
Municipal debt increased to nearly R120 billion, and electricity sales volumes fell by 6.2%.
The CitizenCape Town seals first agreements to buy power at below Eskom rates
Two 20-year contracts will deliver savings of around 20%.
The CitizenEskom’s R30.3bn profit rebound faces new risks from municipal debt
Eskom reported a R30.3 billion profit after tax, more than double the R14 billion recorded in 2025.
The CitizenMultiple municipalities risk Eskom power cuts as deals remain unsigned
Affected municipalities have until 1 September to conclude distribution agreements with Eskom or face possible supply interruptions.
The CitizenEskom needs protection against competition, says Ramokgopa
Electricity minister proposes ways to 'level the playing field'
The CitizenSamwu rejects Eskom’s takeover of electricity distribution in municipalities
Union demands a review of all existing agreements and calls on government to stop enforcing them, among other measures
The CitizenNo flights to be cancelled amid jet fuel disruptions at OR Tambo, says FlySafair
It is currently unclear whether flight fares will increase during this crisis.
The CitizenIs Joburg too big to fail?
The more pertinent question is what conditions national government will impose before asking taxpayers elsewhere in the country to finance its rescue.
The CitizenHousehold items South Africans should think twice about buying cheaply
Cheaper options may not always last as long.
The CitizenEskom dominance to be monitored, possibly regulated
Government plans to follow the utility's generation business closely as the country moves towards a more competitive wholesale electricity market.
The CitizenMore free electricity, but who will pay for it?
More free electricity could put pressure on municipalities and paying customers.
The CitizenNTCSA is paying more to buy nothing …
It pays about R45bn a year to IPPs for electricity - but with R2bn in curtailment claims generated in just a few months, consumers may feel it in the tariff.