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Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has warned that municipal debt owed to Eskom could make the utility financially unsustainable if efforts to address the payments backlog are not successful.

Ramokgopa sets out Eskom 2.0 priorities as Nyati wins new term

Ramokgopa says Eskom is entering a “difficult and complex phase”.

Illustration of a hydrogen economy lifecycle

Green hydrogen moves from strategy to projects in South Africa

The race for a new energy industry is on.

New-energy vehicle sales are growing at a considerably faster rate than the overall market.

SA drivers ditch petrol as affordable hybrids and EVs arrive

With 23 consecutive months of growth, South Africa’s auto market is booming as affordable electric vehicles hit local showrooms.

South Africa’s new-vehicle sales rose 11.4% year on year in August 2026, while strong growth in new-energy vehicle sales pointed to growing consumer interest in lower running costs.

August vehicle sales surge as South Africans focus on fuel efficiency

South Africa’s new-vehicle sales rose 11.4% year on year in August 2026, while strong growth in new-energy vehicle sales pointed to growing consumer interest in lower running…

If there was a sudden increase in BEV ownership in South Africa like the iCAUR, it does not mean the grid will collapse.

Will EVs break Eskom? The surprising 10% reality

Millions of electric cars on South African roads sound like a grid nightmare, but experts say total power demand will rise by only 10% - if we charge smart.

Rescuers use an excavator to transport a flood survivor, following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in the Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. From the Himalayas to KwaZulu-Natal, the climate crisis is reminding humanity of something physics has been telling us for decades: borders offer no protection from a destabilised planet, says the writer.

From Nepal to South Africa: A planet pushed to the brink

Nepal’s devastating glacier-linked floods are not a distant tragedy. Kumi Naidoo argues that they expose the same climate injustice facing South Africa.

Discover South Africa's ambitious vision for 2050, where low-carbon choices are not just a dream but a reality, fostering cleaner energy, healthier environments, and economic opportunities for all.

Science, technology and innovation for a decarbonised economy

Discover South Africa's ambitious vision for 2050, where low-carbon choices are not just a dream but a reality, fostering cleaner energy, healthier environments, and economic…

Copper 360 says it is entering a new phase of growth after significantly reducing its debt burden, strengthening its balance sheet and implementing operational changes aimed at improving long-term profitability.
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Copper 360's strategic shift: Focus on higher-grade ore at Rietberg Mine

Copper 360 has announced a restructuring plan for the Rietberg Mine in the Northern Cape, aiming to boost the production of higher-grade ore while temporarily halting the…