Petrol prices in South Africa are much higher than the price of fuel in neighbouring countries such as Botswana and Namibia. Zimbabwe prices are the highest.
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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa insists loadshedding didn’t reach Stage 8 amid reports Eskom silently increased blackouts
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa claims Eskom has not surpassed Stage 6 loadshedding after rumours circulated that the utility implemented Stage 8.
Eskom denies secretly implementing Stage 8 loadshedding, Mzansi calls out power utility for lying
Eskom denies allegations that it secretly implemented loadshedding Stage 8 on Thursday, 6 April. The power utility insists it capped loadshedding at Stage 6.
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramakgopa says it's going to be a difficult winter as Eskom struggles
Minister of Electricity Kgosientho Ramokgopa says South Africans can expect a difficult winter as the power crisis continues. Loadshedding is now at Stage 5.
André de Ruyter reportedly briefed top cop Fannie Masemola about Eskom corruption, Mzansi wary about report
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter is said to have briefed the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola about the corruption at the state-owned power utility.
SIU to contact ex-Eskom CEO André de Ruyter to discuss corruption allegations, Mzansi says, “It’s about time”
The Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi has sent a team to meet with former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter to discuss the corruption allegations at Eskom.
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter claims power utility loses R1bn to corruption: “No lies detected”
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter claimed that the power utility loses over R1 billion a month to corruption during an explosive television interview recently.
Kusile, Tutuka and 4 other power stations identified as the driving force behind loadshedding
Eskom executives recently briefed MPs about the condition of power stations and said six power stations have been identified as the main causes of loadshedding.
Mzansi scoffs at Eskom's job specs for new CEO to replace Andre De Ruyter: "Best of luck"
State-owned power utility Eskom has started to look for someone to replace outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter. The new CEO is expected to take over on 1 April 2023.
Deputy energy minister insists coal will remain king in SA even as energy transition gains momentum
Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says coal remains important for the South Africans's energy security despite energy shift.
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