Eskom
Eskom has confirmed an internal investigation into possible irregularities in its procurement of diesel fuel for the Ankerlig power station near Cape Town. The probe covers a five-year contract worth around R21 billion awarded to five suppliers in late 2024. Questions have been raised about prepayments, bidder qualifications and due diligence processes.
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A draft environmental scoping report has recommended Thyspunt on the Eastern Cape coast as the preferred site for Eskom’s proposed 5,200-megawatt nuclear power station. Further specialist studies should focus on this location, while limiting work at the alternative Bantamsklip site. The report is open for public comment until 5 May.
Residents in parts of Soweto are facing electricity cuts twice a day under Eskom's load reduction programme, despite South Africa's recent escape from widespread load shedding. The policy targets areas with illegal connections and strained infrastructure, affecting even prepaid customers who pay on time. Protests and complaints highlight perceptions of discrimination against lower-income communities.