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...
South Africa has made steady progress in stabilising its electricity system over the past three years, with private investment accelerating, load shedding easing and new market reforms beginning to take hold. A new report, Policy to power: 10...
In terms of section 172 (1)(a) of the Constitution, the court declared invalid Nersa’s public participation process for 2025/26 municipal tariff applications, ordering that Nersa must: By 31 January each year, inform municipalities of increases...
Water and energy are interdependent resources; they rely on and inform each other, which necessitates integrated planning, particularly in the face of climate change. For Eskom, South Africa’s largest energy utility, water security is paramount to...