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The Green Connection weighs in on Ramaphosa’s energy plans and renewable future

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address last week, energy and electricity remain critical issues for South Africans. With ongoing challenges in the sector, we turn to The Green Connection for expert insight into the government’s plans, sustainability efforts, and what this means for the country’s energy future. Lisa Makaula, Advocacy Officer at The Green Connection, shared her thoughts on the address, highlighting the president's mention of expanding […]

10 February 2025

Local

Is apathy the barrier against the Energy Sector?

By Daanyaal Matthews In a monumental agreement, the Republic of South Africa and China have signed an agreement that would see the eastern state provide over R500 million worth of investment towards the betterment of the energy sector. However, while this has been welcomed, it has additionally been questioned by many pundits both regarding what the deal would entail, the logistics of how it would be rolled out and the […]

29 August 2023

Local

SA will need R1.5 trillion for energy transition: Magwenya

LOCAL Presidency Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South Africa is determined to make sure that the energy issue is addressed adequately. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Sunday, Mangwenya says as the Just Energy Transition investment plan begins to take off, the country will need R1.5 trillion in the next 5 years. The office of the President updates the nation on the President’s program for the week. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected […]

14 November 2022

International

Israel and Jordan advance water-for-energy deal

INTERNATIONAL Israel and Jordan on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to move ahead with a water-for-energy deal on the sidelines of Cop27 at the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. The deal, initially agreed upon by the two countries last November, will see Jordan build a solar plant with the capacity to export 600 megawatts of energy to Israel. In return, Israel will supply Jordan with 200 million cubic metres of desalinated water. The UAE, […]

9 November 2022

International

Czech Republic opens embassy in Qatar, amid growing energy needs

The Czech Republic has opened its embassy in Qatar, as the two nations develop growing ties especially amid the looming energy crisis in Europe. Czech Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavsky, today concluded his two-day working visit to Qatar, in which he first took part in the ceremonial opening of the first Czech embassy in the capital, Doha. Lipavsky also met with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, as well as with the […]

28 October 2022

Local

‘Power cuts should start easing within 10 days’, says Eskom CEO

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says power cuts should start easing within the next 10 days when big generation units are expected to come back online. The state utility ramped up power rationing to 4,000MW from 6pm on Tuesday until further notice due to generation trips at its Kendal and Lethabo plants, and has imposed a record 120 days of blackouts so far this year. “We are doing everything possible […]

5 October 2022

International

We have SA on the top of our priorities regarding energy: Saudi Arabia minister

Government plans to conclude several deals in the energy sector with Saudi Arabia. The Department of Trade and Industry is currently hosting the 9th session of the South Africa-Saudi Arabia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) in Pretoria. The department together with their counterparts also launched the South Africa- Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council. South Africa is hoping to secure investment deals with Saudi Arabia in energy, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, film and media. […]

4 October 2022

Local

Ramaphosa pleads for ‘perseverance’ as country battles energy crisis

LOCAL President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday described the challenges facing crisis-stricken Eskom as “complex” saying measures were being taken to address them. Speaking at his first public engagement since returning from attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral in the UK on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said: “The challenge is being addressed. It’s a complex one and we will be speaking soon about various measures that we are taking to make sure that we address […]

25 September 2022

Local

SA on track to meet energy transition project targets

LOCAL South Africa says it’s on track to meet its targets when it comes to the ambitious just-energy transition project. South Africa and many other countries are seeking to move away from coal and gas to cleaner energy sources like wind and solar. The head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team Daniel Mminele says partnerships with other countries are crucial to South Africa’s just transition. The United Kingdom, Germany, […]

23 June 2022

energy

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