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Eskom executives are meeting this week to discuss the future of South Africa's energy market, as significant reforms loom for the industry.
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MoneywebEskom’s tariff increases and grid transfer: Who pays?
Energy expert Tshepo Kgadima discusses Eskom’s 8.83% tariff increase, municipal debt and declining electricity demand following the utility’s appearance before parliament.
MoneywebEskom tariffs in parliament, iOCO results, and Denel’s R30bn pipeline
Market movements with Otto1890, iOCO’s acquisition-led growth, Denel’s R30bn pipeline, Eskom in parliament, Stellenbosch University on food security, and CVH Spirits’ Ronan O’Rahilly in the Executive Lounge.
MyBroadbandAcclaimed engineer who lost Eskom top job to André de Ruyter has a warning about South Africa’s grid
Former Eskom transmission head and gas-to-power veteran Andy Calitz believes South Africa will need 10 times more engineers and technical specialists to fix its grid for good.
News24 BusinessMPs demand clarity on who will pay more under Eskom tariff changes
Eskom has proposed an 8.83% average power price hike, but certain consumers could pay more under a new tariff structure.
MyBroadbandThe R1,144 average price increase that Eskom does not want South Africans to see
Eskom spent years encouraging households to use less electricity, but its new tariff structure could see some of its most energy-conscious customers paying more.
BusinessTechEnd of Eskom’s monopoly delayed
Private sector participation in electricity infrastructure has faced delays, but there is a silver lining, according to Busisiwe Mavuso.
TechCentralThe grid cannot wait
Unbundling Eskom's transmission assets into an independent operator is the durable fix. It must happen fast.
MyBroadbandSouth Africa’s electricity capital owes Eskom R13.6 billion
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the municipality, which is home to the highest concentration of coal power stations in South Africa, was Eskom's largest debtor by the end of August 2026.
MyBroadbandFirst South African town cutting off Eskom
Riversdale in the Western Cape has established a solar and battery storage farm that supplies almost twice the capacity it requires.
TechCentralEskom waives rooftop solar fees, but the registration fight isn’t over
Outa welcomes the open-ended waiver but wants Eskom to justify registering systems that never export power.
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 CitizenAre Eskom’s solutions for municipal debt faltering?
Nothing has come of the municipal prepaid agreement previously announced.
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 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 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 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 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 CitizenSolar surge leaves Eskom chasing billions in lost revenue
South Africa's solar boom is cutting into Eskom revenue as households and businesses turn to self-generation amid high electricity costs.
The CitizenCan electricity and logistics reforms deliver the economic growth needed to create jobs?
At the centre is Eskom's restructuring and unbundling.
The CitizenRamokgopa implores Eskom to keep Joburg lights on despite its R7bn debt
Admits that in a perfectly functioning market, the city would already have been switched off.
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 CitizenIs Eskom betting on Ramaphosa’s departure?
Eskom boldly contradicts president on unbundling.
The CitizenBLSA CEO hits back at Eskom’s chair for ‘hidden agenda’ claims
This is all about the process of unbundling Eskom.
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 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.