Outa has expressed shock and outrage at Government's extreme cynicism and profligacy in its approach to the nuclear related court proceedings in Cape Town on Tuesday. The case, brought by Earth Life Africa (ELA) and the South African Faith Communities Environmental Institute (SAFCEI), related inter alia to the possible unlawfulness of the Ministerial Determination underpinning the procurement of 9.6 GW of nuclear energy at an estimated cost of ZAR 1 trillion. The case was postponed with the … [Read more...] about Eskom’s nuclear arrogance will be challenged
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J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes
Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes: Business Day reported that a geological study had concluded that it would be almost impossible to safely construct a nuclear power station at Thyspunt, near Jeffrey’s Bay, because of deep canyons in the bedrock hidden by sand and soft rock. Thyspunt ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes
OUTA calls for Full Forensic audit on Eskom Downgrade
Following on yet another vote of no-confidence on Eskom’s financials and governance manifesting in an S&P downgrade this weekend, OUTA believes it is high time for all concerned South Africans to rally for a full forensic audit into Eskom. Further to several institutions having signaled their concerns with Eskom’s improprieties, it is clear that years of financial mismanagement have led to the need for unacceptably high and economy damaging electricity tariff hikes, combined with government … [Read more...] about OUTA calls for Full Forensic audit on Eskom Downgrade
Mthatha news: Vaulting Eskom ambition runs into reality
Vaulting Eskom ambition runs into reality: Out of sight and with inconceivable diligence, he has built roads that millions of citizens use at high speed each year, pipelines that carry drinking water to the tens of thousands of new residents in the once sleepy Mthatha. I have heard him, while ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Pit-toilet tragedy still haunts child's father: At Lugxogxo Junior Secondary in Mthatha, close to 300 pupils share a single working toilet. The principal is terrified a … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Vaulting Eskom ambition runs into reality
Eskom must suspend Request for Proposals
Dear Editor The DA will be writing to both Minister Joematt-Pettersson and Minister Brown demanding that they halt any attempt by Eskom to proceed with the issuance of the Request For Proposal (RFP) for nuclear until such a time as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) - the pillars of South Africa's energy policy - have passed public consultation and have been adopted by Parliament. Eskom's announcement today that they plan to issue the RFP by the end of … [Read more...] about Eskom must suspend Request for Proposals
J-Bay in the news: Eskom nuclear site not safe, say studies
Eskom nuclear site not safe, say studies: It would be near impossible to construct a nuclear power station safely at Thyspunt, near Jeffrey’s Bay, because of deep, hidden canyons in the bedrock covered by sand and soft rock, a geological study has found. The study was corroborated by another ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. DA Mayors Elza van Lingen and Athol Trollip Clash With Each Other: According to Trollip, Nelson Mandela Bay for four years has been undercharging Kouga cities – … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Eskom nuclear site not safe, say studies
PE in the news: Electricity theft tip-offs growing in number, says Eskom
Electricity theft tip-offs growing in number, says Eskom: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Embarrassed Coetzee, Strauss offer apologies to South Africa: African News Agency (ANA) Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Electricity theft tip-offs growing in number, says Eskom
J-Bay in the news: Phasiwe: Independent power producers not a threat to Eskom
Phasiwe: Independent power producers not a threat to Eskom: This figure is up from R9.5bn in the 2014/15 financial year. Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm (Image supplied) Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson emphasised in a statement issued last week that South Africa’s commitments to a lower carbon and carbon resilient ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Phasiwe: Independent power producers not a threat to Eskom
J-Bay in the news: Eskom abusing its power, says wind industry
Eskom abusing its power, says wind industry: Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm (Image supplied) Since 2011, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has awarded 6 590 MW of renewable energy capacity to 102 independent power producers, of which at least 44 are already ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Year Of The Shark: Ever since his fateful encounter with a great white at Jeffreys Bay last year, Mick Fanning has had sharks—both metaphorical and very … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Eskom abusing its power, says wind industry
Eskom beats target
Eskom has exceeded its electrification target for the second quarter of this financial year. "We have achieved 101 067 connections, with 99 991 connections energised, which means that people are already using electricity against a target of 97 513 year-to-date," said Mongezi Ntsokolo, the Group Executive for Eskom Distribution, on Friday. Ntsokolo said Eskom is gradually moving towards its target of 207 332 connections by the end of this financial year (31 March 2017). "A special focus … [Read more...] about Eskom beats target
Illegal connections can be deadly
Eskom has reminded South Africans of the dangers of illegal electricity connections that can be deadly in some instances. In a statement, Eskom said illegal connections, commonly known as izinyoka, and meter tampering are a significant cause of injuries and fatalities in the country. "An electricity connection is considered illegal when any connection is made to the Eskom network without Eskom's permission. This can range from connecting to a mini sub-station, or simply connecting a … [Read more...] about Illegal connections can be deadly
You are encouraged to comment on the Nuclear Gazette BEFORE tonight’s deadline
After Eskom surreptitiously slipped a critical gazette regarding Nuclear procurement under the public participation radar (which would have enabled them to acquire licenses to build two new nuclear plants without proper public scrutiny), OUTA’s urgent calls for submissions to the Nuclear Gazette already garnered more than 17 000 individual submissions through its portal by the 28th of August 2016, one day before the controversial “deadline.” OUTA tracks all the submissions made through its … [Read more...] about You are encouraged to comment on the Nuclear Gazette BEFORE tonight’s deadline
Eskom denies being ‘sneaky’
Eskom says it has complied with the set regulations in its application for nuclear plants in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape. (See: Nearly-missed opportunity for public to comment on stealth nuclear gazette) "Eskom has complied with the process of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in its application for the Nuclear Installation Site Licence (NISL) in Thyspunt [in the Eastern Cape] and Duynesfontein [in the Western Cape]. "Eskom takes exception to OUTA's misinformed campaign that … [Read more...] about Eskom denies being ‘sneaky’
A win for all electricity users in the country
Not just business but electricity users throughout South Africa will benefit from a judgement which was handed down yesterday (Tuesday, August 16) in favour of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and four energy intensive companies based in the city of Port Elizabeth including Borbet SA, PG Group, Crown Chickens and Agni Steels SA. Potentially all electricity users will only have a 3.5% increase from next year, as opposed to the 8% which was granted by the National Energy Regular of South … [Read more...] about A win for all electricity users in the country
Eskom awaits regulator decision on being denied tariff increase
Eskom is to await a decision by the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) on the way forward following a court decision to set aside the regulator’s decision to grant the power utility a tariff increase. (See: Massive legal win for Business Chamber) “Eskom notes the judgment by the Gauteng High Court on the (Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) and will await a decision on the way forward by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa,” said Eskom in a brief statement. This as the South … [Read more...] about Eskom awaits regulator decision on being denied tariff increase
