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Emfuleni municipality signs distribution agreement with Eskom to enhance revenue collection
The Emfuleni local municipality has signed Eskom’s Distribution Agency Agreement in a bid to enhance revenue collection and settle outstanding…
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Emfuleni workers finally receive September salaries amid municipality’s wrangle with Eskom
After more than two weeks without pay, municipal workers in Emfuleni have finally received their salaries. Thousands of workers were…
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Michael Lomas remains in jail
Former Eskom contractor Michael Lomas remains behind bars. The 77-year-old is facing multiple fraud charges related to R1.4-billion that was…
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Former Eskom contractor Michael Lomas expected to apply for bail
Ex-Eskom contractor Michael Lomas is expected to apply for bail in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday.…
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NERSA to decide on Eskom’s proposed tariff increase in December
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) says its decision on Eskom’s proposed tariff increase will be made on…
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Eskom says theft, vandalism & overloading of equipment cause of power outages in parts of Western Cape
The power utility Eskom has said that the overloading of its equipment, theft, and vandalism has caused power outages in…
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Power outage hits several areas in KZN due to heavy snow
Eskom in KwaZulu-Natal said it was aware of the widespread outages in areas including Newcastle, Dundee, Estcourt, Ladysmith, Pietermaritzburg, and…
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Fraud-accused Michael Lomas facing 61 counts of corruption linked to R1.5 billion Eskom scandal
Michael Lomas, a fraud-accused fugitive, has been extradited from the United Kingdom (UK) to South Africa, where he now faces…
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Suspected Eskom fraud fugitive Michael Lomas brought back to SA
British national Michael Lomas is due back in South Africa to face fraud charges. The former Eskom contractor is facing…
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Eskom assures SA power will stay on with cold front looming
As various provinces in the country prepare for potentially disruptive snowfall, cold weather, and widespread showers this weekend, Eskom has…
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ANC joins voices condemning Eskom’s request for tariff increase
The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament has added its voice to the rejection of Eskom’s request for an electricity…
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DA ready for national day of action against Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike
The Democratic Alliance (DA) said that it was ready for its national day of action on Wednesday to oppose Eskom’s…
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Eskom technicians continue facing threats while disconnecting illegal connections around Cape Town
Eskom technicians continue to face threats from community members when trying to disconnect illegal connections around Cape Town. The utility…
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Eskom says Pravin Gordhan drove key reforms at power utility
As South Africa mourns the passing of former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, his legacy in public office continues to…
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3 people sentenced to 6 years imprisonment each for Eskom infrastructure theft
Three people have been sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment each for the theft of Eskom infrastructure. The Roodepoort Magistrates…
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163 consecutive days without load shedding
Load shedding has been suspended for 163 consecutive days and Eskom achieves a R12 billion reduction in diesel expenditure it…
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Eskom hopeful that power will be restored in Nelson Mandela Bay by Sunday
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says work is under way to restore power to several areas affected by a power outage…
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Eskom blames illegal connections for load reduction
Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says South Africa will have a brighter summer ahead. But not everyone will have it the…
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‘No more load shedding’
South Africa can expect a load-shedding-free summer! Eskom announced its outlook for the summer period on Monday, 26 August, and…
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Government again dismisses suggestions Eskom keeping lights on by burning diesel
The government has again dismissed suggestions that Eskom is keeping the lights on by burning diesel. Minister in the Presidency…
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