South Africans are experiencing stage six of load-shedding, with many residents upset over the rolling blackouts. However, what impact does load shedding have on the economy?
Ageing infrastructure, non-payment, theft, vandalism, political interference, corruption, complex procurement processes, unrealistic budget allocations and a skills shortage – the challenges faced by municipalities are enormous. And as a...
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has registered 124 renewable energy generation facilities during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. The solar and wind facilities have a combined 804 MW of total capacity with an...
Just over a third (38%) of the residents of South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, reported being satisfied with their electricity services in a survey conducted in 2023/2024. This was down from 77% in 2017/18. The decline reflected years...