Gas isn’t a good alternative to coal – South Africa should focus on solar, wind and green hydrogen

South Africa is immersed in a “just energy transition” from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a cleaner, low-carbon energy system. This new system will be based primarily on renewable energy, such as solar, wind and green hydrogen. Such a transition is deeply...

Minister of Electricity, State of Disaster take the spotlight at SONA 2023 – SA reacts

Load shedding took the spotlight during President Cyril Ramphosa’s 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA 2023) on Thursday evening. Ramaphosa kicked off SONA 2023 by acknowledging the devastating impact that load shedding has had on SA’s businesses, overall economy,...