Engineering News | Regulation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/regulation Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:02:52 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/september-distribution-agency-agreement-deadline-looms-for-eskom-indebted-municipalities-2026-06-03 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200 722796 1780562926 1780494600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276648_resized_powerlines510221014duane.jpeg 511 287 Glencore-Merafe venture withdraws Section 189 process https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/glencore-merafe-venture-withdraws-section-189-process-2026-06-01 Tasneem Bulbulia CHROME Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200 722545 1780312324 1780308060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275706_resized_glencoremerafechromeventure1022.jpg Glencore-Merafe chrome venture 511 287 Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-considers-eskoms-tariff-offer-to-ferrochrome-producers-2026-05-29 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 29 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200 722401 1780050326 1780037820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275426_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96692_2026-05-29_second_take_en.mp4198844021Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers Opinion: The electricity conversation nobody is having – tariffs are the market https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-the-electricity-conversation-nobody-is-having-tariffs-are-the-market-2026-05-28 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Thu, 28 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200 722382 1779979961 1779978540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275183_resized_untitled28may2026at164309.jpeg Energy Council of South Africa project delivery senior manager Vasanie Pather 511 287 Eskom flags big renewables ambitions as it starts work on 75 MW solar project alongside Lethabo ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-flags-big-renewables-ambitions-as-it-starts-work-on-75-mw-solar-project-alongside-lethabo-coal-station-2026-05-27 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200 722263 1779898867 1779890700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274803_resized_eskomsodturning.jpeg The sod turning ceremony was attended by a high-powered delegation, including Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (centre) 511 287 Nersa extends deadline for comments on electricity market code and rules https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-extends-deadline-for-comments-on-electricity-market-code-and-rules-2026-05-26 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Tue, 26 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200 722071 1779780983 1779779700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274199_resized_nersa10117duane1022.jpg 511 287 Eskom and ferrochrome smelters make case for ‘win-win’ 62c/kWh tariff, amid transparency ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-and-ferrochrome-smelters-make-case-for-win-win-62ckwh-tariff-amid-transparency-concerns-2026-05-25 Terence Creamer ELECTRICTY & INDUSTRY Mon, 25 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200 722055 1779783560 1779729300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274161_resized_lionsmelterferrochrome131014duane1022.jpg 511 287 Opinion: Unpacking Minister Ramokgopa's electricity sector plan for the year ahead https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-unpacking-minister-ramokgopas-electricity-sector-plan-for-the-year-ahead-2026-05-25 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY & ENERGY Mon, 25 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200 722014 1779704748 1779703800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274040_resized_jamesmackay20241022.jpeg James Mackay 511 287 Sanlam Alternative Investments takes 10% stake in Africa GreenCo for $10m https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sanlam-alternative-investments-takes-10-stake-in-africa-greenco-for-10m-2026-05-25 Creamer Media Reporter INVESTMENT Mon, 25 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200 722009 1779746747 1779701760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274173_resized_untitled25may2026at1454062.jpeg GreenCo co-founder and CFO Pug Bennet 511 287 Opinion: Africa’s energy transition is a growth story, but only if we act together https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-africas-energy-transition-is-a-growth-story-but-only-if-we-act-together-2026-05-22 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200 721936 1779456062 1779454380 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273805_resized_untitled22may2026at150437.jpeg Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub 511 287 SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sas-electricity-distribution-sector-in-crisis-2026-05-22 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 22 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200 721876 1779450247 1779436200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273763_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96659_2026-05-22_second_take_en.mp484771945SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis Modern utility projects require project certification https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/modern-utility-projects-require-project-certification-2026-05-21 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY Thu, 21 May 2026 16:54:00 +0200 721847 1779430468 1779375240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Nersa moves to consult on key building blocks in shift to electricity market competition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-moves-to-consult-on-key-building-blocks-in-shift-to-electricity-market-competition-2026-05-21 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY REGULATION Thu, 21 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200 721837 1779373800 1779373200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273444_resized_nersa406151022duane.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96647_consultationdocument-wholesaletariffmethodology.pdf660358Consultation Paper: Wholesale Electricity Pricing Methodologyhttps://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96648_vesting_contrats.pdf1513704Consultation Paper: Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework Consultation Paper: Wholesale Electricity Pricing MethodologyConsultation Paper: Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework Water and electricity systems are coming together, Enlit audience hears https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/water-and-electricity-systems-are-coming-together-enlit-audience-hears-2026-05-20 Rebecca Campbell WATER & ELECTRICITY Wed, 20 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200 721680 1779272809 1779271560 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273052_resized_sabinedallomoprofile01211022.jpg Siemens South Africa CEO Sabine Dall'Omo 511 287 South Africa's biggest city could have power supply throttled over unpaid debts https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-biggest-city-could-have-power-supply-throttled-over-unpaid-debts-2026-05-20 Reuters ELECTRICITY Wed, 20 May 2026 09:23:00 +0200 721643 1779263432 1779261780 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272920_resized_untitled418.jpeg 511 287 Dept of Energy targets affordability, load-reduction as loadshedding moves to the rearview mirror https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dept-of-energy-targets-affordability-load-reduction-as-loadshedding-moves-to-the-rearview-mirror-2026-05-19 Irma Venter ENERGY Tue, 19 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200 721610 1779198253 1779196500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272837_resized_departmentofelectricityandenergyddgthabokekana1022.jpeg Thabo Kekana 511 287 Eskom warns of Joburg power cuts after city ‘fails to honour terms of court order’ https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-warns-of-joburg-power-cuts-after-city-fails-to-honour-terms-of-court-order-2026-05-18 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 721500 1779114076 1779109200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272492_resized_johannesburg1022reuters.jpeg 511 287 Opinion: Why tariff reform will make or break South Africa’s electricity market https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-why-tariff-reform-will-make-or-break-south-africas-electricity-market-2026-05-15 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 15 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200 721430 1778853758 1778852220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272303_resized_eskommedupipowerstationpowerlinelephalalelimpopo10214duane1022.jpg 511 287 Eskom to start disciplinary proceedings as forensic firm confirms diesel procurement noncompliance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-to-start-disciplinary-proceedings-as-forensic-firm-confirms-diesel-procurement-noncompliance-2026-05-15 Schalk Burger DIESEL PROCUREMENT Fri, 15 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200 721399 1778844999 1778839980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Amplified calls for Cabinet-endorsed electricity reform roadmap https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amplified-calls-for-cabinet-endorsed-electricity-reform-roadmap-2026-05-14 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Thu, 14 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200 721301 1778835556 1778765700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271863_resized_andrewtaylor1022.jpeg NOA head of trading Andrew Taylor 511 287 Nersa asks court to extend deadline for final 14 municipal tariff applications https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-asks-court-to-extend-deadline-for-final-14-municipal-tariff-applications-2026-05-13 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY TARIFFS Wed, 13 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200 721217 1778683824 1778681160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Nersa approves free basic electricity rate for 2026/27 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-approves-free-basic-electricity-rate-for-202627-2026-05-12 Schalk Burger FREE ELECTRICITY Tue, 12 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200 721041 1779055266 1778574360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271129_resized_powerandelectricity100wattlightbulb062017bloomberg1022.jpg 511 287 Energy transition, policy in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-transition-policy-in-the-spotlight-2026-05-08 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Fri, 08 May 2026 09:16:00 +0200 720822 1778238300 1778224560 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270653_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96552_2026-05-08_second_take_en.mp4249478509Energy transition, policy in the spotlight Energy transition, policy in the spotlight Eskom reports progress in dialogue with some municipalities struggling to settle debt https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-reports-progress-in-dialogue-with-some-municipalities-struggling-to-settle-debt-2026-05-06 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY DEBT Wed, 06 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200 720664 1778063581 1778060160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270033_resized_eskomdistributionactinggroupexecutiveagnesmlambo10251022.jpg Eskom Distribution acting group executive Agnes Mlambo 511 287 Opinion: Equitable Fossil Fuel Transitions matter for inclusive development https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-equitable-fossil-fuel-transitions-matter-for-inclusive-development-2026-05-06 Terence Creamer ENERGY TRANSITION Wed, 06 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200 720635 1778137634 1778051400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269945_resized_haraldwinklerandrewmarquard.jpeg 511 287 Shortlists of nuclear regulator board candidates released by Parliamentary Committee https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/shortlists-of-nuclear-regulator-board-candidates-released-by-parliamentary-committee-2026-04-29 Rebecca Campbell NUCLEAR Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200 720246 1777472209 1777452180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268757_resized_untitled384.jpeg 511 287 City’s 500 MW more affordable electricity plan https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-seeks-500-mw-from-energy-traders-at-below-eskom-rates-2026-04-24 Irma Venter ENERGY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719284 1776667428 1776981600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Eskom says ferrochrome offer will leave it financially better off https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-says-ferrochrome-offer-will-leave-it-financially-better-off-2026-04-22 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200 719930 1776872168 1776869700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267762_resized_danmarokanedonnaslater1022.jpeg Eskom CEO Dan Marokane 511 287 New policy paper to offer ‘single window’ into South Africa’s electricity reform agenda https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-policy-paper-to-offer-single-window-into-south-africas-electricity-reform-agenda-2026-04-22 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200 719925 1777014894 1776866100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267736_resized_kgosientshoramokgopaeskomelectricity5525donna1022.jpg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 Innovation, reform key to stabilising system https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/innovation-structural-reform-key-to-stabilising-power-system-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Regulation Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718415 1775813831 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262958_resized_rajnaidooup03261022.jpeg RAJ NAIDOO Restoring the financial and technical capacity of South Africa at Eskom Distribution and across municipalities will be critical over the next year 511 287 Tougher stance against substandard imports needed https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industry-urges-tougher-enforcement-against-stance-on-substandard-imports-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Regulation Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718412 1775813830 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262951_resized_andresmithsoew03261022.jpeg ANDRE SMITH The stronger enforcement of compulsory standards and decisive anti-dumping measures are essential to protecting the local industry and safeguarding grid infrastructure 511 287 SAPVIA, City Power discuss Joburg solar registration challenges https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sapvia-city-power-discuss-joburg-solar-registration-challenges-2026-04-16 Schalk Burger SOLAR REGULATION Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200 719495 1776345765 1776344280 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Nersa aims to decide on Eskom’s 62c/kWh ferrochrome tariff offer by end of June https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-aims-to-decide-on-eskoms-62ckwh-ferrochrome-tariff-offer-by-end-of-june-2026-04-16 Terence Creamer FERROCHROME DEAL Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200 719472 1776335948 1776335100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266316_resized_glencoremerafeferrochromesmelter1022.jpeg 511 287 Opinion: Nersa's revised trading rules – market reform or market containment? https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-nersas-revised-trading-rules-market-reform-or-market-containment-2026-04-16 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200 719442 1776414143 1776328200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266236_resized_frankspencer1022.jpeg Frank Spencer 511 287 Two unions welcome Eskom's agreement with ferrochrome smelters https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/two-unions-welcome-eskoms-agreement-with-ferrochrome-smelters-2026-04-13 Schalk Burger SMELTER TARIFFS Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200 719109 1776074193 1776069000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-and-ferrochrome-producers-strike-62ckwh-deal-with-nersa-process-to-follow-2026-04-10 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 719022 1775816978 1775811600 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