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Municipal debt, theft could undermine Eskom's recovery
3rd October 2025

Eskom is again warning that municipal debt and electricity theft could undermine its nascent recovery. Terence Creamer unpacks this and some of the other key messages emerging from the State-owned... 


New NTCSA CEO Monde Bala
Bala appointed as NTCSA CEO as decision on ‘end state’ nears
2nd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom veteran Monde Bala has been appointed as CEO of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), effective October 1, having served in the position on an interim basis for the past two... 


Eskom announce the completion of its multidecade coal build programme on September 29, when Kusile Unit 6 entered into commercial operation
Eskom outlines R320bn capex plan, as it signals 2028 return to capital markets
1st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Having finally announced the completion at the end of September of its generation build programme, which included two mega coal projects that ran years behind schedule and tens of billions over... 


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UK backs new AI initiatives in Africa to promote safe, inclusive innovation
1st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The UK government has announced new projects to support the responsible development and use of AI across Africa, following the G20 ‘AI for Africa Initiative’, held in Cape Town. These initiatives,... 


Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa had previously urged Eskom to withdraw its legal action against the licensing for traders by Nersa
Eskom stays legal case against traders, says it has faith in Nersa process
30th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has announced a stay in its legal action to have the regulator’s decision to licence five electricity traders in 2024 reviewed and set aside. In July, Eskom launched its long-threatened legal... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom now modelling single-digit tariff hikes, Marokane reports
30th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane reports that the State-owned company is being geared towards receiving no more than single-digit tariff increases in future in recognition of the affordability pressures... 


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Gibela Rail appoints Reggie Boqo CEO
30th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gibela Rail Transport Consortium has appointed Reggie Boqo CEO, effective October 1. The consortium is a South African rail company pursuing the revitalisation of passenger rail. Established in... 


Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati
Eskom chair says future tariff hikes should be in line with inflation
30th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati says the next mission of the board is to drive electricity affordability in a way that ensures that future electricity tariff increases do not exceed the rate of... 


City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
Port of Cape Town registers modest improvement in efficiency, private sector management needed - Hill-Lewis
29th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has reiterated his call for private sector management of the Port of Cape Town to consolidate improvements at the port, after it registered a modest... 


Eskom group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo
Fraught Eskom build programme completed as Kusile Unit 6 enters commercial operation
29th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Unit 6 at Kusile power station has officially entered into commercial operation, which Eskom says marks the end of its multi-decade build programme – one which experienced well-publicised delays,... 


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Loadshedding fell 82% in first half amid demand drop, steady Eskom output
26th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa experienced a sharp reduction in loadshedding during the first half of this year, with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reporting on September 26 that the... 


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Sanedi says govt may use Expropriation Act to secure land for transmission line rollout
22nd September 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) energy secretariat head Professor Sampson Mamphweli says the government intends to leverage the Expropriation Act to acquire land for... 


City of Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero
Parliament slams Joburg mayor over water crisis and R4bn shortfall
19th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has said it is “perturbed by the lackadaisical attitude” of City of Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero toward resolving the water shortage... 


Eskom says it remains committed to gas-to-power despite uMhlathuze enviro authorisation setback
19th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom says its focus remains on advancing its gas strategy as an enabler of energy security, economic growth and the transition to cleaner energy after the Supreme Court... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa says inquorate Necsa board to be replaced by new board within three weeks
19th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a new board will be appointed at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) before the middle of October, replacing the... 


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ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace the current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The... 


PRASA CEO Hishaam Emeran
PRASA employees face disciplinary action amid multibillion-rand train overhaul irregularities
18th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

In a briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on September 17, State-owned entity (SOE) the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) revealed that 11... 


Dignitaries at the launch of the new RTGs, including Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips (second and third from right respectively)
First new rubber-tyred gantry cranes introduced at Cape Town Container Terminal
17th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The first nine of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) have been introduced at the Cape Town Container Terminal as part of a R3.4-billion investment programme at the facility by Transnet Port... 


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Outa takes Sanral to court to have e-toll debt cases declared abandoned
17th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has filed legal action against the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and three Ministers, asking the High Court to declare that Sanral... 


Former Coega Development Corporation CDC CEO Khwezi Tiya
Coega Development Corporation reaches agreement with former CEO in labour dispute
16th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

A labour dispute that followed the firing of former Coega Development Corporation (CDC) CEO Khwezi Tiya in December last year has now been resolved. The parties to the labour dispute have reached a... 


Gautrain service at Park Station, in Johannesburg
Gautrain reports clean audit for thirteenth consecutive year
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) reports that it has achieved its thirteenth consecutive clean audit for the 2024/25 financial year. “This achievement reflects the GMA’s consistent and... 


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Woodchip fire damages 80 m of conveyors at Richards Bay Bulk Terminal
15th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

A fire that broke out on the woodchips route of the Richards Bay Bulk Terminal has damaged 80 m of two conveyor belts at the facility, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has confirmed. The sprinkler... 


Newark road at the Port of Richards Bay
Newark road upgrade 75% complete; to improve Richards Bay port access
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that the upgrade of Newark road, which serves as one of the Port of Richards Bay’s most important access routes, is 75% complete. Since... 


Eskom says EAF exceeding 70% target so far in Sept
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom says the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of its generation plants fluctuated consistently between 69% and 73% between September 5 and 11, with the month-to-date... 


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Nersa apologises for R54bn tariff error
10th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s energy regulator apologised for a R54-billion error in calculating electricity tariffs, a mistake that will be passed on to consumers. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa,... 


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Big few months ahead in countdown to South African Wholesale Electricity Market
9th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has provided a detailed breakdown of the steps being taken in preparation for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market... 


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Nersa’s approval of AMSA applications may spark fresh dispute with Eskom
8th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Another dispute may be looming between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). This one, over the regulator’s decision to approve ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s)... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
Eskom identifies role for itself in future electricity ecosystem
8th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has identified a set of roles it could and should operate in to support the transition of the electricity environment to include more sustainably-generated... 


Eskom Group CE Dan Marokane
No loadshedding foreseen this summer, as Eskom generation recovery plan boosts its performance
5th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom forecasts no loadshedding during the summer from September 1, to March 31, 2026, as supply and demand interventions have added about 4 000 MW of extra capacity to... 


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4 200 MW SAPP deficit underscores urgency of regional power integration – Graham-Maré
5th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips
First private train operators expected to enter network over coming 12 to 36 months
5th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips reports that negotiations are under way to conclude contracts with the first 11 private train operating companies (TOCs) that have qualified to take up slots on the... 


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Transnet reports smaller full-year loss
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Friday reported a smaller loss of R1.9-billion in the financial year to the end of March, down from a R7.3-billion loss in the previous year. The... 


Necsa chairperson Dave Nicholls
New independent directors must be appointed for Necsa board to be quorate
4th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Following the resignation of five board members from the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) last week, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will need to appoint... 


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City of Joburg Property Company appoints CEO
4th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The City of Joburg Property Company (JPC) has appointed Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga as its CEO, with effect from September 1, for a period of five years. The JPC notes that Makhunga has served as... 


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DBSA posts record R5.3bn profit, strong loan repayments despite tough economic climate
3rd September 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has reported record yearly earnings, with net profit rising 14.4% to R5.3-billion for the financial year ended March 31, alongside the strongest loan... 


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Mavuso slams Eskom’s tariff system as ‘farcical’, calls for urgent electricity sector reform
1st September 2025 By: Darren Parker

There is no greater sign of the urgent need for reform of the electricity sector than the way State-owned utility Eskom’s electricity tariffs are set, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe... 


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AfriForum probes legality of Nersa settlement with Eskom
29th August 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Lobby group AfriForum said on Friday that it will consult with its legal team about the constitutionality of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) behind-closed-doors settlement... 


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IDC says it can’t go it alone in salvaging AMSA’s longs unit
28th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says no decision has been made in relation to further support for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel business, after the State-owned... 


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