BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Fund to mobilise resources a crucial step towards resolving power crisis


POSTED ON: March 14, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We hope to see the creation of the RMF become the turning point in our efforts to address the electricity crisis that has plagued us for years.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Only political will can address load shedding woes


POSTED ON: January 20, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

There are many legacy issues that remain unresolved while new problems keep arising, demanding priority status.

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Media statement: André de Ruyter’s resignation met with great disappointment


POSTED ON: December 15, 2022 IN by Admin

BLSA is extremely concerned that international support for SA’s just energy transition might
now be at risk if a change in CEO signals a change in approach.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | More crisis management for Eskom – and again it’s too little, too late


POSTED ON: November 25, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We’ve now run out of options to fix the short-term problem of load shedding.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | BLSA calls on DMRE to urgently address power generation shortfall to prevent loadshedding beyond 2024


POSTED ON: November 4, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

It’s almost impossible to reach higher EAF levels by increasing maintenance and trying to extend the life of coal plants because Eskom plant has deteriorated so extensively as a result of previous maintenance neglect.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: It’s cheaper for Eskom to build new plants than boost maintenance


POSTED ON: October 25, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

With its debt service costs reduced dramatically, Eskom would be able to operate more freely, particularly in implementing its strategy to help resolve the energy crisis.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Government may finally have seen the light on energy crisis


POSTED ON: July 5, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

According to Eskom, SA needs to create 50GW-60GW of new generation capacity by 2035.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Act against those who sabotage our economy and livelihoods


POSTED ON: May 27, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We are facing a national crisis and every act designed to destabilise supply is an act of treason.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Onerous processes snuffing out spark of hope for energy supply


POSTED ON: March 8, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

A national energy trading market will de-risk investments and spur more self-generation plants.

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BUSI MAVUSO: Ramaphosa should crank up action over energy supply


POSTED ON: February 8, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

Despite the Risk Mitigation IPP Procurement Programme running behind schedule, it has been delayed yet again

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