Eskom.
electricity utility in South Africa
- Reports this week
- 19
- Active events
- 7
- Connections
- 135
What's happening
Active this week
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Eskom is facing debt from the local municipality of Makhanda.Some support2 reports
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Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed the Eskom tariff increase on September 8, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Eskom, a state-owned entity in South Africa, has Mteto Nyati chairing its board.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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South Africa's coal usage by Eskom and its climate targets were recently assessed as insufficient by the Climate Action Tracker.Some support1 report
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Eskom, a major national electricity generator in South Africa, is currently undergoing intensified parliamentary oversight.Some support1 report
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Eskom is identified as the state power utility of South Africa, and Mail & Guardian is noted as a major South African daily.Some support1 report
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Floods caused R9-billion damage to the Western Cape region, impacting residential areas and requiring power restoration.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Eskom is the creditor for the City of Johannesburg's outstanding debt as of May 27, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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An analyst claims that in 2015, a Deputy President benefited from Eskom contracts.Some support1 report
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State enterprises in South Africa (Eskom) and Zimbabwe face systemic collapse, affecting utilities and transport.Some support1 report
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Eskom, a state-owned enterprise, is facing a court ruling that has set aside the Public Procurement Act.Some support1 report
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The Western Cape is leading recovery efforts after a major storm, involving vital road closures and power restoration efforts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Infrastructure failure is currently impacting community services in the Eureka community, involving Eskom.Some support1 report
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Oberholzer gained experience while working at Eskom. ZESA sought operational discipline from Eskom's experience, noting the national grid relies on Lake Kariba hydro output.Some support1 report
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President Ramaphosa supports the restructuring of Eskom assets, while the Development Bank of Southern Africa provides financial advice to the National Treasury.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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National Treasury, IDC, and DBSA announced new partnerships and credit guarantees to support energy security and infrastructure in South Africa.Some support1 report
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Eskom's energy crisis required parliamentary attention, prompting Ramaphosa's shock and Mazzone's call for debate in 2019.Some support1 report
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Newcastle faces service delivery failures and financial strain.Some support1 report
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Eskom faces high resistance to smart meter installation while Mteto Nyati serves as Eskom board chairperson, impacting operations in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.Some support2 reports
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University sources report that Nelson Mandela University is currently without power from Eskom.Some support1 report
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Eskom is managing the construction and associated costs for both the Kusile and Medupi power stations.Some support1 report
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Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are facing a financial crisis, with R5.2 billion owed and a search for partnerships to resolve service issues.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Facts regarding the operations of Foschini Group and Eskom within South Africa, including the property sector operating on the JSE.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Thomas Sowell analyzed Eskom's CEO pay shortly after Eskom was listed on the JSE.Some support1 report
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Joint teams are working on a recovery plan for Johannesburg's electricity issues, with Mayor Dada Morero leading the stabilization efforts.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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Power interruptions from Eskom are disrupting water supply to Gauteng and North West.Some support2 reports
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The financial crisis involving Johannesburg and Eskom is ongoing, with Eskom owed R1.5 billion plus R5.2 billion in arrears, and the Gauteng provincial government holding responsibility for the city's issues.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A company challenged Eskom regarding pollution liability for power stations operating in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa.Some support2 reports
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South Africa seeks Chinese investment while facing US tariffs and aid cuts, amidst Eskom's ongoing energy challenges.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Eskom requires state funding to replace its aging coal fleet.Some support1 report
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Eskom operates within South Africa's market as market reforms are currently underway.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Eskom is rooted in South African history and contributes to South African development.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Eskom and the National Development Agency are supporting community development efforts in the Eastern Cape.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa has taken concrete steps to restructure Eskom, including setting up a task force and issuing an RFP.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed electricity sector issues in Pretoria, South Africa.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Eskom has increased its tariffs, leading to higher electricity costs across South Africa.Well supported8 reports5 developments inside
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Eskom applied for a tariff increase to NERSA, which was subsequently opposed by AfriForum.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa has set deadlines for the Eskom restructuring plan, which involves the unbundling of the company to create a Transmission System Operator (TSO).Well supported11 reports8 developments inside
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Eskom's historical debt is noted as a contingent liability on the South African government, impacting the nation's creditworthiness.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kevin Mileham criticized Eskom's rising costs and debt on September 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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South Africa is outlining necessary reforms for its transport sector, highlighting systemic operational failures.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Eskom and Botswana Power Corporation signed a three-year power supply agreement in 2017.Some support1 report
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UDM, led by Bantu Holomisa, is active in the Eastern Cape and has metropolitan seats in Gauteng. The body promises to help fix electricity issues and Eskom payments.Well supported3 reports
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Eskom received taxpayer-funded bailouts to ensure its survival.Some support2 reports
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Eskom's pricing affects energy demand in Cape Town.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A data centre is drawing electricity from an Eskom substation near Cape Town International Airport.Some support1 report
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Advocates are pushing for Eskom unbundling to boost competition, noting both Eskom and Telkom are state monopolies in transition.Some support1 report
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An RT&D Centre related to Eskom has been located in Johannesburg.Some support1 report
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Eskom reported operating earnings derived from Nersa-granted tariff increases and announced the stripping out of subsidiaries, including the National Transmission Company of South Africa.Some support1 report
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Tariff hikes by Eskom are pushing energy demand toward solar power and driving regional market growth in South Africa.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The World Bank lent money to Eskom for the Medupi project, while Eskom produces 80% of South Africa's electricity.Some support1 report
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President Ramaphosa outlined requirements for the national economy, highlighting Eskom's central role in the country's electricity system.Well supported3 reports
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Duvenage blames Eskom for operational inefficiency, while Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse welcomes a pricing plan to restore market confidence.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Eskom reported improved financial performance reflecting operational recovery.Some support2 reports
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Eskom's high costs are negatively impacting the operational capacity of local government services.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Municipalities must review Eskom's electricity distribution function, a specific directive regarding the operational relationship between the two entities.Some support1 report
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Vexa Infrastructure seeks direct Eskom power supply for a data centre project in the Eastern Cape, prompting Council debate.Some support1 report
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A minister representing Eskom must submit proposals to the Cabinet for consideration.Some support1 report
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Municipalities are accruing debt to Eskom.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Funding shortfalls are causing financial strain on Eskom and leading to issues with municipal solvency.Some support1 report
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Around Eskom this week
News at the entities that move Eskom most-
Mteto Nyati StructuralMteto Nyati links Eskom unbundling to affordability priorities.Moves Eskom
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Johannesburg StructuralSoweto is a township located within the borders of South Africa.Moves Eskom
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National Treasury StructuralNational Treasury and North West are seeking the rollover of infrastructure grants.Moves Eskom
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cabinet StructuralThe Cabinet cleared a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for employees, citing rising inflation.Moves Eskom
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Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralCyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa, and Durban is a city within the country.Moves Eskom
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NUM OperationalPretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa.Moves Eskom
Connections
The 40 strongest of 135, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brian Molefe Structural
Brian Molefe was a former high-ranking executive/boss of Eskom.
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South Africa Structural
Eskom is the state-owned utility whose operational status and financial stability are intrinsically linked to South Africa's national economic and infrastructural health.
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Mteto Nyati Structural
Mteto Nyati holds the formal and high-leverage role of Eskom's board chairperson.
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Johannesburg Structural
The operational viability of Johannesburg is structurally dependent on Eskom's power supply, while Eskom's financial stability is critically dependent on the city's ability to settle massive electricity debt.
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National Treasury Structural
Eskom's operational viability and financial stability are structurally dependent on the fiscal oversight, regulation, and financial interventions of the National Treasury.
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cabinet Structural
Eskom operates under the oversight of the relevant government cabinet, which receives proposals from ministerial bodies.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
Ramaphosa uses his executive authority as President to mandate, oversee, and drive fundamental policy and operational reforms within the state utility Eskom.
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NTCSA is functionally integrated into Eskom as the dedicated Transmission System Operator during a major corporate restructuring.
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NUM Operational
NUM actively opposes and litigates against Eskom's proposed operational restructuring and privatization plans.
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Western Cape Operational
Eskom is actively restoring and providing essential power services to the Western Cape region following storm-related disruptions.
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Minerals Council South Africa Operational
Eskom's tariff decisions affect the mining industry, prompting the Minerals Council South Africa to actively support reduced tariffs to challenge Eskom's approach.
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Nersa Structural
Nersa formally regulates Eskom's pricing structure and operational costs.
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Dada Morero Transactional
Morero negotiates with Eskom regarding financial demands and power supply issues affecting the City of Johannesburg.
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Matshela Koko Structural
Matshela Koko served as the acting CEO of Eskom during a specific contract award period.
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Gauteng Operational
Gauteng is operationally dependent on Eskom's power supply while simultaneously bearing financial obligations and facing impacts from Eskom's operational failures.
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board Structural
The board provides formal governance and oversight for Eskom's operations and strategic direction.
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Cape Town International Airport Structural
Eskom provides critical electrical power supply from its substation to the data center operations supporting the Cape Town International Airport.
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North West Operational
Eskom actively operates and supplies services, including through PPAs, within the North West province.
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supreme court Structural
Eskom operates under the ultimate legal oversight of the Supreme Court regarding its compliance with environmental and operational law.
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Eastern Cape Operational
Eskom's operational status, including power supply and development projects, directly influences the local industry and infrastructure of the Eastern Cape.
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Cape Town Operational
Eskom's operational status and pricing directly influence Cape Town's energy demand, leading to active competition and efforts to reduce dependence on Eskom.
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Vaal Dam Structural
Eskom relies on the water availability provided by the Vaal Dam system via the Vaal pipeline.
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Newcastle Structural
Newcastle's service delivery failures and financial strain are linked to the operational status of Eskom.
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Development Bank of Southern Africa Transactional
DBSA is managing the process leading to the asset divestment of Eskom.
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Kimberley Structural
The economic operations in Kimberley, such as mining, structurally rely on Eskom for critical power supply.
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Richards Bay Transactional
Eskom entered into a long-term supply contract with an aluminium smelter operating in the Richards Bay area.
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Free State Structural
The Free State government structure provides operational teams to Eskom to assist in its recovery efforts.
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Rand Water Structural
Eskom's unreliable power supply critically affects Rand Water's operational capacity and water distribution.
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Lion Park Transactional
Eskom managed the power supply connection to Lion Park, leading to a disconnection event.
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city Structural
Eskom provides essential electricity supply to the entity represented by City Power, which serves the city.
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Public Investment Corporation Structural
The relationship is characterized by investment and funding from the PIC into Eskom's infrastructure development, alongside shared operational challenges.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño influences Eskom's operational demands by driving up temperatures and electricity consumption.
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Ajay Gupta Structural
Ajay Gupta allegedly controlled appointments and exerted influence over key members of Eskom's governance structure.
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Endumeni Local Municipality Structural
A is a local municipality that is functionally dependent on Eskom's services and carries massive outstanding debt to the national power utility.
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constitutional court Structural
The Constitutional Court serves as the ultimate venue for serious legal challenges and appeals originating from Eskom.
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Industrial Development Corporation Transactional
Eskom is actively seeking smelter deals that directly affect the investment portfolio of the Industrial Development Corporation.
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Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse Operational
Outa actively monitors Eskom's operational performance, financial transparency, and strategic plans, providing critical commentary.
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Botswana Power Corporation Transactional
Eskom and Botswana Power Corporation signed a three-year power supply agreement in 2017.
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parliament Structural
Parliament exercises formal oversight through inquiries into the government's management of Eskom's operational and financial crises.
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World Bank Transactional
The World Bank provided financial support via a loan to Eskom for the Medupi project.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
34 events- Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed the Eskom tariff increase on September 8, 2026.
- Eskom, a state-owned entity in South Africa, has Mteto Nyati chairing its board.
- South Africa's coal usage by Eskom and its climate targets were recently assessed as insufficient by the Climate Action Tracker.
- Eskom, a major national electricity generator in South Africa, is currently undergoing intensified parliamentary oversight.
- Eskom is identified as the state power utility of South Africa, and Mail & Guardian is noted as a major South African daily.
- An analyst claims that in 2015, a Deputy President benefited from Eskom contracts.
- State enterprises in South Africa (Eskom) and Zimbabwe face systemic collapse, affecting utilities and transport.
- Eskom, a state-owned enterprise, is facing a court ruling that has set aside the Public Procurement Act.
- Infrastructure failure is currently impacting community services in the Eureka community, involving Eskom.
- Oberholzer gained experience while working at Eskom. ZESA sought operational discipline from Eskom's experience, noting the national grid relies on Lake Kariba hydro output.
- President Ramaphosa supports the restructuring of Eskom assets, while the Development Bank of Southern Africa provides financial advice to the National Treasury.
- National Treasury, IDC, and DBSA announced new partnerships and credit guarantees to support energy security and infrastructure in South Africa.
- Eskom's energy crisis required parliamentary attention, prompting Ramaphosa's shock and Mazzone's call for debate in 2019.
- Newcastle faces service delivery failures and financial strain.
- Eskom faces high resistance to smart meter installation while Mteto Nyati serves as Eskom board chairperson, impacting operations in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
- University sources report that Nelson Mandela University is currently without power from Eskom.
- Eskom is managing the construction and associated costs for both the Kusile and Medupi power stations.
- Thomas Sowell analyzed Eskom's CEO pay shortly after Eskom was listed on the JSE.
- Power interruptions from Eskom are disrupting water supply to Gauteng and North West.
- A company challenged Eskom regarding pollution liability for power stations operating in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa.
- Eskom requires state funding to replace its aging coal fleet.
- Eskom and the National Development Agency are supporting community development efforts in the Eastern Cape.
- Ramaphosa has taken concrete steps to restructure Eskom, including setting up a task force and issuing an RFP.
- Eskom applied for a tariff increase to NERSA, which was subsequently opposed by AfriForum.
- Eskom's historical debt is noted as a contingent liability on the South African government, impacting the nation's creditworthiness.
- Kevin Mileham criticized Eskom's rising costs and debt on September 1, 2026.
- Eskom and Botswana Power Corporation signed a three-year power supply agreement in 2017.
- UDM, led by Bantu Holomisa, is active in the Eastern Cape and has metropolitan seats in Gauteng. The body promises to help fix electricity issues and Eskom payments.
- Eskom received taxpayer-funded bailouts to ensure its survival.
- A data centre is drawing electricity from an Eskom substation near Cape Town International Airport.
- Advocates are pushing for Eskom unbundling to boost competition, noting both Eskom and Telkom are state monopolies in transition.
- An RT&D Centre related to Eskom has been located in Johannesburg.
- Eskom reported operating earnings derived from Nersa-granted tariff increases and announced the stripping out of subsidiaries, including the National Transmission Company of South Africa.
- The World Bank lent money to Eskom for the Medupi project, while Eskom produces 80% of South Africa's electricity.
August 2026
12 events- Facts regarding the operations of Foschini Group and Eskom within South Africa, including the property sector operating on the JSE.
- South Africa seeks Chinese investment while facing US tariffs and aid cuts, amidst Eskom's ongoing energy challenges.
- Eskom operates within South Africa's market as market reforms are currently underway.
- Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed electricity sector issues in Pretoria, South Africa.
- Tariff hikes by Eskom are pushing energy demand toward solar power and driving regional market growth in South Africa.
- President Ramaphosa outlined requirements for the national economy, highlighting Eskom's central role in the country's electricity system.
- Duvenage blames Eskom for operational inefficiency, while Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse welcomes a pricing plan to restore market confidence.
- Eskom reported improved financial performance reflecting operational recovery.
- Municipalities must review Eskom's electricity distribution function, a specific directive regarding the operational relationship between the two entities.
- Vexa Infrastructure seeks direct Eskom power supply for a data centre project in the Eastern Cape, prompting Council debate.
- A minister representing Eskom must submit proposals to the Cabinet for consideration.
- Funding shortfalls are causing financial strain on Eskom and leading to issues with municipal solvency.
July 2026
6 events- Floods caused R9-billion damage to the Western Cape region, impacting residential areas and requiring power restoration.
- Eskom is rooted in South African history and contributes to South African development.
- Eskom has increased its tariffs, leading to higher electricity costs across South Africa.
- South Africa is outlining necessary reforms for its transport sector, highlighting systemic operational failures.
- Eskom's high costs are negatively impacting the operational capacity of local government services.
- Municipalities are accruing debt to Eskom.
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June 2026
8 events- Eskom is facing debt from the local municipality of Makhanda.
- Eskom is the creditor for the City of Johannesburg's outstanding debt as of May 27, 2026.
- The Western Cape is leading recovery efforts after a major storm, involving vital road closures and power restoration efforts.
- Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are facing a financial crisis, with R5.2 billion owed and a search for partnerships to resolve service issues.
- Joint teams are working on a recovery plan for Johannesburg's electricity issues, with Mayor Dada Morero leading the stabilization efforts.
- The financial crisis involving Johannesburg and Eskom is ongoing, with Eskom owed R1.5 billion plus R5.2 billion in arrears, and the Gauteng provincial government holding responsibility for the city's issues.
- Ramaphosa has set deadlines for the Eskom restructuring plan, which involves the unbundling of the company to create a Transmission System Operator (TSO).
- Eskom's pricing affects energy demand in Cape Town.