South Africans can expect a sizeable jump in petrol and diesel prices next week - but a stronger rand and stable oil prices could be good for the months ahead.
South African households and businesses are estimated to have installed twice as much solar capacity as Eskom - in just one year.
Eskom's electricity tariff hikes have eaten away at what little South Africa's most vulnerable households have to spare.
The City of Ekurhuleni has been failing to implement load shedding as required, so Eskom is taking over.
Environment Minister has dismissed appeals to block the Karpowership projects, as they move ever closer to docking in South Africa.
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says that shutting down coal plants is an "injustice" in the name of the clean energy transition.
A double blow for oil prices means that South African drivers can expect a bigger fuel price hike next week.
Load curtailment has had a major impact on Anglo American's production, which will hurt South Africa's economy.
Power utility Eskom says that load shedding will have to be pushed higher as units stay offline for longer than planned.
South Africans have spent a significant portion of the year so far in total darkness - and things aren't letting up.
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