Engineering News | Regulation https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/page/regulation Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:42:22 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/switchgear-system-aligns-with-masterplan-implementation-2026-08-14 Trent Roebeck Regulation Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726844 1785423908 1786658400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289044_resized_keyvi8da10und8db10169originaljuly20261022.jpeg 8DA SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM The 8DA switchgear system has been installed at various projects in the country, including in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State 511 287 Ramaphosa outlines next Eskom restructuring objectives, highlights grid industrialisation potential https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/ramaphosa-outlines-next-eskom-restructuring-objectives-highlights-grid-industrialisation-potential-2026-08-13 Terence Creamer ESKOM UNBUNDLING Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200 727801 1786629149 1786623600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292339_resized_cyrilramaphosa08261022.jpeg President Cyril Ramaphosa 511 287 Creation of an independent TSO in the spotlight https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/creation-of-an-independent-tso-in-the-spotlight-2026-08-07 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200 727287 1786019417 1786013340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290824_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97106_2026-08-06_second_take_en.mp4182644319Creation of an independent TSO in the spotlight Creation of an independent TSO in the spotlight South Africa makes case in Beijing for Chinese investment in energy https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/south-africa-makes-the-case-for-chinese-investment-in-energy-2026-08-03 Tasneem Bulbulia ENERGY Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200 727048 1785823384 1785767940 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289777_resized_untitled03august2026at164537.jpeg 511 287 Transmission assets should be transferred to TSO at ‘appropriate point in future’ https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/transmission-assets-should-be-transferred-to-tso-at-appropriate-point-in-future-2026-08-03 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY REFORM Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200 727032 1785765157 1785763800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289668_resized_mtetonyatidonna1022.jpeg Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati 511 287 Energy performance certificates to play important role in improving building energy consumption ... https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/energy-performance-certificates-to-play-important-role-in-improving-building-energy-consumption-iepa-2026-08-03 Schalk Burger BUILDING ENERGY Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200 727031 1785764766 1785762840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Independent TSO must now be implemented after Presidential endorsement – Mavuso https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/independent-tso-must-now-be-implemented-after-presidential-endorsement-mavuso-2026-08-03 Schalk Burger TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200 726984 1785750566 1785745680 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289535_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso 511 287 Ramaphosa endorses Eskom restructuring team's Phase I report on the establishment of an ... https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/ramaphosa-endorses-phase-i-report-on-the-establishment-of-an-independent-tso-2026-07-31 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200 726881 1785485806 1785481800 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289217_resized_loadsheddngelectricitypylonsatsunset10221.jpg 511 287 Cabinet approves release of revised electricity pricing policy and market transformation paper ... https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/cabinet-approves-release-of-revised-electricity-pricing-policy-and-market-transformation-paper-for-comment-2026-07-30 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200 726822 1785582191 1785413700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288985_resized_powerlinescapetownbloomberg03231022.jpg 511 287 Joint working group calls for greater alignment on energy reform, industrial policy https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/joint-working-group-calls-for-greater-alignment-on-energy-reform-industrial-policy-2026-07-29 Lumkile Nkomfe ECONOMY & INDUSTRIALISATION Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200 726768 1785391554 1785337260 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288721_resized_powerlines1204071022duane1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97060_2026-07-29_pcc,_npc_and_peac_dialogue_online_.mp4197204775PEAC coordinating chairperson Dr Renosi Mokate discusses the global geopolitical environment and the opportunity for South Africa to strengthen its long-term resilience (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) PEAC coordinating chairperson Dr Renosi Mokate discusses the global geopolitical environment and the opportunity for South Africa to strengthen its long-term resilience (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) Nersa extends public comment period for charges levied by electricity distributors https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/nersa-extends-public-comment-period-for-charges-levied-by-electricity-distributors-2026-07-24 Schalk Burger DISTRIBUTION CHARGES Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200 726426 1784888529 1784886060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Electricity sector reforms and the energy transition in the spotlight https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/electricity-sector-reforms-and-the-energy-transition-in-the-spotlight-2026-07-24 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200 726387 1784895400 1784877300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287850_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97036_2026-07-24_second_take_en.mp490339580Electricity sector reforms and the energy transition in the spotlight Electricity sector reforms and the energy transition in the spotlight Opinion: Energy reform remains critical to South Africa’s industrial ambitions https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/opinion-energy-reform-remains-critical-to-south-africas-industrial-ambitions-2026-07-17 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200 725911 1784644229 1784285400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Effectiveness of virtual power plants being proven in South Africa https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/effectiveness-of-virtual-power-plants-being-proven-in-south-africa-2026-07-09 Schalk Burger POWER MANAGEMENT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200 725386 1783672695 1783608480 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284673_resized_plentifyanddeyebatteryorchestrationpartnershipjul261022.jpg Illustration of a residential VPP 511 287 Regulator approves generation licences for four solar PV projects https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/regulator-approves-generation-licences-for-four-solar-pv-projects-2026-07-08 Creamer Media Reporter RENEWABLES Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200 725218 1783504782 1783501740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284001_resized_photovolaticelectricityplantavelardawndistributioncentresolar810220514duane.jpg 511 287 What the age of electricity could mean for South Africa https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/what-the-age-of-electricity-could-mean-for-south-africa-2026-07-03 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0200 724859 1783070559 1783062060 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283216_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96931_2026-07-02_second_take_en.mp4219480220What the age of electricity could mean for South Africa What the age of electricity could mean for South Africa Co-location of utility-scale solar with batteries emerging as ‘default configuration’ https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/co-location-of-utility-scale-solar-with-batteries-emerging-as-default-configuration-2026-07-02 Terence Creamer RENEWABLE ENERGY Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200 724896 1783063345 1782997200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282983_resized_modularbatteryenergystorage1022copy.jpg 511 287 Outa calls for all Eskom-Joburg information to be made public https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/outa-calls-for-all-eskom-joburg-information-to-be-made-public-2026-07-01 Schalk Burger MUNICIPAL DEBT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200 724811 1782976479 1782915600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282760_resized_jhbjohannesburgskylineempireroad110221015duane.jpg 511 287 Nersa releases latest version of draft trading rules for public comment https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/nersa-releases-latest-version-of-draft-trading-rules-for-public-comment-2026-06-26 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200 724480 1782483205 1782481500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281653_resized_portelizabethcoegadebisapowerlines210221114duane.jpeg 511 287 Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters to be restarted after Glencore Merafe and Eskom finalise 62c/kWh ... https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/boshoek-and-wonderkop-smelters-to-be-restarted-after-glencore-merafe-and-eskom-finalise-62ckwh-terms-2026-06-26 Terence Creamer FERROCHROME Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200 724468 1782479761 1782479400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281617_resized_glencoremerafeferrochromesmelter1022.jpeg 511 287 District Energy Council in Upington the first in national pilot programme https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/district-energy-council-in-upington-the-first-in-national-pilot-programme-2026-06-25 Schalk Burger ENERGY COUNCIL Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200 724366 1782400799 1782398040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 IEA holds second energy strategies dialogue for COP31 https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/iea-holds-second-energy-strategies-dialogue-for-cop31-2026-06-24 Schalk Burger ENERGY TRANSITION Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200 724188 1782299770 1782297180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Eskom says CoJ PAJA consultation process extended by 30 days https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/eskom-says-coj-paja-consultation-process-extended-by-30-days-2026-06-17 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200 723729 1781763348 1781710200 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279423_resized_0001272491resizedjohannesburg1022reuters.jpeg 511 287 Grid Access Unit must move out of Eskom sooner rather than later – Sola Group CEO https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/grid-access-unit-must-move-out-of-eskom-sooner-rather-than-later-sola-group-ceo-2026-06-17 Irma Venter RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200 723660 1782074114 1781692140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279287_resized_ww20261022.png From left to right is Dom Wills, DBSA’s Maxoli Njoli, HKA’s Siham Sali-Abrahams and Khumoetsile Kotelo 511 287 Ramokgopa urges Africa to turn cross-border power plans into bankable projects https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/ramokgopa-urges-africa-to-turn-cross-border-power-plans-into-bankable-projects-2026-06-17 Mariaan Webb ELECTRICITY Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200 723627 1781685311 1781684220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279205_resized_kgosientshoramakogopaataef1022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 Necsa expects to identify SMR partner within a year https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/necsa-expects-to-identify-smr-partner-within-a-year-2026-06-17 Mariaan Webb NUCLEAR Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:08:00 +0200 723626 1781684884 1781683680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279202_resized_untitledjune172026at101119.jpeg Necsa CEO Loyiso Tyabashe 511 287 City of Joburg not sharing how it will deal with Eskom interruption threat - JCA https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/city-of-joburg-not-sharing-how-it-will-deal-with-eskom-interruption-threat---jca-2026-06-15 Schalk Burger JOBURG CRISIS Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200 723596 1781534118 1781531640 99999999999 Marleny Arnoldi 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279122_resized_johannesburgcbdskyline0524bloomberg1022.jpeg Johannesburg skyline 511 287 Interviews of candidates to fill nuclear regulator board vacancies have been completed https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/interviews-of-candidates-to-fill-nuclear-regulator-board-vacancies-have-been-completed-2026-06-12 Rebecca Campbell NUCLEAR Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200 723503 1781276083 1781275140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber sounds alarm on 11% electricity tariff hike https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/nelson-mandela-bay-business-chamber-sounds-alarm-on-11-electricity-tariff-hike-2026-06-09 Irma Venter BUSINESS Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200 723194 1781010232 1781009880 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277871_resized_nelsonmandelabaystadiumportelizabeth1022wikipedia.jpg 511 287 Opinion: The rise of electricity wheeling – the silent winner of the energy transition https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/opinion-the-rise-of-electricity-wheeling-the-silent-winner-of-the-energy-transition-2026-06-09 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200 723128 1780989626 1780988160 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277674_resized_untitledjune092026at091758.jpeg SOLA Group assets MD Katherine Persson 511 287 Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis? https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/can-daas-help-solve-eskoms-municipal-debt-crisis-2026-06-05 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200 722946 1780656150 1780643160 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277221_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96736_2026-06-05_secondtake_en.mp474834505Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis? Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis? September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/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://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/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://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/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://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/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://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/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