The Eskom crisis

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SA may import more power from neighbours

30 January 2012 17:30  As power is expected to remain tight for at least the next two years.

Eskom's report card

30 January 2012 12:18  Maintenance has become a top priority.

Eskom warns of possible blackouts

09 January 2012 18:17  Power utility works closely with large customers to avoid power cuts.

Eskom's prepaid vending system down again

25 November 2011 17:24

This is the second time the system has suffered a setback this week.

Eskom’s big profit not good enough

23 November 2011 15:29

It needs continuing tariff increases to stay in business.

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  • Eskom power system tight

    10 November 2011 18:10

    Will be for at least the next two years.

    Hitachi behind Medupi power plant delays

    12 October 2011 18:04

    Delay fuels debate about the controversial company, which Chancellor House has...

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    Boiler contractor to blame for Medupi delay

    11 October 2011 20:20

    Eskom considers allowing private-equity stakes in its future capital investments.

    Eskom warns Medupi may not be ready by 2012

    11 October 2011 16:00

    CEO says Kusile still on track for 2014 start up.

    Eskom has 38 day coal stock piles

    26 July 2011 05:07

    Enabling Eskom to function during the coal sector strike.

    Soweto owes Eskom R3bn

    07 July 2011 12:27

    Illegal connections may have cost R1.4bn.

    Standard Bank to commit R10bn to green energy

    10 June 2011 01:02

    Significant appetite from power producers to invest in renewable energy.

    Eskom riots calmed

    06 May 2011 19:37

    Situation calm after rioters set fire to site offices.

    SA’s renewable energy in a tailspin

    29 April 2011 06:50

    It’s not about the money.

    Eskom's CEO on the state of our electricity supply

    08 April 2011 19:28

    Alec Hogg asks Brian Dames how tight is it going to be in 2011 and 2012.

    Earth Hour saved 350mw

    30 March 2011 04:18

    Enough to power Bloemfontein for a whole day.

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