Eskom has announced extended load shedding following breakdowns at a number of its power units.
Eskom has announced that stage 2 load shedding will be introduced this evening.
Power utility Eskom has warned that its system is severely constrained and load shedding may be implemented at short notice, should there be any significant breakdowns.
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South Africa is considering buying oil from Russia as a possible measure to mitigate steep fuel prices, Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe said.
Despite the government's efforts to extend petrol price relief, South Africa and much of the rest of the world faces the possibility of continued petrol price hikes in the coming months as global oil issues continue, say economists.
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund points to further fuel price pain for diesel and petrol vehicle owners in July.
Parliament will hold a debate on South Africa’s record petrol price increases on Wednesday (15 June) following an official request by the opposition Democratic Alliance.
The Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has announced two projects to dramatically reduce the environmental footprint of its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape.