Power utility Eskom says that it will need 53,000MW of new additional generation capacity over the next 10 years to ensure energy security in South Africa. This will require "extraordinary measures" to expedite the rollout of the grid, it said.
South Africa and Indonesia will receive a combined $1 billion from the Climate Investment Funds to replace some of their coal-fired power plants with renewable energy facilities, part of global efforts to cut planet-warming emissions.
Deputy Minister of State Security Zizi Kodwa says that there is no terrorist threat in South Africa, despite various reports confirming the mobility of suspected terrorists in the country.
Saccawu has vowed to pursue an indefinite nationwide strike if Makro fails to improve a current wage increase; Treasury outlines potential conditions around Eskom's debt takeover; The office of the president says there is no threat to nation security; ...