President Ramaphosa outlined requirements for the national economy, highlighting Eskom's central role in the country's electricity system.

The entities involved

• Cyril Ramaphosa →

  President of South Africa since 2018

  • The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.Mon 17:53
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• Eskom →

  electricity utility in South Africa

  • Eskom is facing debt from the local municipality of Makhanda.Mon 13:19
  • Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed the Eskom tariff increase on September 8, 2026.Sat 11:26

Related events

• South Africa seeks Chinese investment while facing US tariffs and aid cuts, amidst Eskom's ongoing energy challenges.Aug 4
• Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed electricity sector issues in Pretoria, South Africa.Aug 18
• Eskom is identified as the state power utility of South Africa, and Mail & Guardian is noted as a major South African daily.Thu 16:37
• Duvenage blames Eskom for operational inefficiency, while Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse welcomes a pricing plan to restore market confidence.Aug 19
• Eskom has increased its tariffs, leading to higher electricity costs across South Africa.Jul 2