Engineering News | Regulation https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/page/regulation Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:18:46 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 NTCSA setting up market surveillance unit as part of preparations for SAWEM launch in April https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/ntcsa-setting-up-market-surveillance-unit-as-part-of-preparations-for-sawem-launch-in-april-2026-09-30 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200 731263 1790781834 1790781000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302887_resized_powerline10311duaneonlineen.jpeg 511 287 Sufficient capacity to accommodate EV growth, but low-voltage networks a looming problem – Eskom https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/sufficient-capacity-to-accommodate-ev-growth-but-low-voltage-networks-a-looming-problem-eskom-2026-09-30 Irma Venter ELECTRO MOBILITY Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200 731250 1790779095 1790771700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302853_resized_eskomalettamashao20261022.jpeg Aletta Mashao 511 287 Joburg's City Power needs capable people, control of its revenue and the private sector – CDE https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/joburgs-city-power-needs-capable-people-control-of-its-revenue-and-the-private-sector-cde-2026-09-29 Schalk Burger CITY RECOVERY Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200 731176 1790750925 1790693640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Draft electricity pricing policy published, SAWEM start needs to be set – BLSA https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/draft-electricity-pricing-policy-published-sawem-start-needs-to-be-set-blsa-2026-09-28 Schalk Burger REFORM PROGRESS Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:06:00 +0200 731041 1790587671 1790586360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302132_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso 511 287 South Africa’s first National Energy Awards now open for nominations https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/south-africas-first-national-energy-awards-now-open-for-nominations-2026-09-22 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200 730818 1790087214 1790086740 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001301387_resized_energycouncilofsouthafricaceojamesmackayjan261022.jpg Energy Council CEO James Mackay 511 287 Renewable energy project leads to MoU between the Eastern, Northern Cape https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/renewable-energy-project-leads-to-mou-between-the-eastern-northern-cape-2026-09-18 Rebecca Campbell RENEWABLES Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200 730517 1789729971 1789728360 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300685_resized_untitled18september2026at124532.jpeg Northern Cape Office of the Premier director-general Advocate Justice Bekebeke (left) and Eastern Cape Office of the Premier acting director-general Mr Mahlubandile Qwase signing the MoU 511 287 Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/infrastructure-private-sector-participation-key-to-lifting-sas-economic-growth-2026-09-18 Creamer Media Reporter INFRASTRUCTURE & THE ECONOMY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200 730469 1789728915 1789719180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300682_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97440_2026-09-18_second_take_en.mp491465922Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/eskom-unbundling-to-be-carefully-sequenced-and-managed-over-coming-18-months-pieterse-2026-09-16 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY REFORM Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200 730325 1789567737 1789566600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300048_resized_portelizabethcoegadebisapowerlines110221114duane.jpeg 511 287 Eskom posts profit, but lower sales, rising municipal debt a concern https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/eskom-posts-profit-but-lower-sales-rising-municipal-debt-a-concern-2026-09-03 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200 729361 1788511433 1788511020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297152_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97275_2026-09-03_second_take_en.mp493706942Eskom posts profit, but lower sales, rising municipal debt a concern Eskom posts profit, but lower sales, rising municipal debt a concern Electricity traders say reform roadmap remains a priority amid some progress https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/electricity-traders-says-reform-roadmap-remains-a-priority-amid-some-progress-2026-09-03 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY MARKET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200 729453 1788445240 1788444720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296977_resized_powerline10311duaneonlineen.jpeg 511 287 Eskom RT&D Centre positioned as engine for energy innovation, industrialisation https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/eskom-rtd-centre-positioned-as-engine-for-energy-innovation-industrialisation-2026-09-02 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200 729331 1788414294 1788358980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296601_resized_danmarokaneeskomceo09261022.jpeg Eskom CEO Dan Marokane 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97266_2026-09-02_eskom_online_hi_res.mp4175686986A video of Eskom CEO Dan Marokane highlighting the importance of the RT&D facility. Recording and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 02-09-2026 A video of Eskom CEO Dan Marokane highlighting the importance of the RT&D facility. Recording and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 02-09-2026 As sales to industrial customers slump by 22.5%, Eskom targets new sources of demand https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/as-sales-to-industrial-customers-slump-by-225-eskom-targets-new-sources-of-demand-2026-08-31 Terence Creamer ESKOM Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200 729091 1788187476 1788181200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295972_resized_danmarokaneeskom5525donna1022.jpg Eskom CEO Dan Marokane 511 287 Cape Town signs two agreements to buy power at below Eskom rates https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/cape-town-signs-two-agreements-to-buy-power-at-below-eskom-rates-2026-08-31 Irma Venter ENERGY Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200 729083 1788181310 1788180240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295963_resized_coctpowerpurchase082610222.jpeg Signed, sealed and delivered 511 287 Eskom, BLSA endorse TSO-with-assets vision and commit to engage over differences on implementation https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/eskom-blsa-endorse-tso-with-assets-vision-and-commit-to-engage-over-differences-on-implementation-2026-08-31 Terence Creamer ESKOM RESTRUCTURING Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0200 729021 1788184744 1788157080 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295802_resized_grid1022.jpeg 511 287 Independent investigation finds no diesel missing, but identifies governance lapses – Eskom https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/independent-investigation-finds-no-diesel-missing-but-identifies-governance-lapses-eskom-2026-08-28 Schalk Burger DIESEL CONTRACTS Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200 728994 1787925958 1787919120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295762_resized_flagswiththeeskomlogo1123bloomberg1022.jpg 511 287 Nersa confirms ongoing flow of electricity registrations but implementation progress less clear https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/nersa-confirms-ongoing-flow-of-electricity-registrations-but-implementation-progress-less-clear-2026-08-24 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200 728605 1787577212 1787575800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001294552_resized_solarpvpanels1022.jpeg 511 287 Approval of further 124 generation facilities supports transition to renewables-based ... https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/approval-of-further-124-generation-facilities-supports-transition-to-renewable-based-electricity-sector-nersa-2026-08-20 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY REGULATION Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200 728331 1787219000 1787216580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Nersa approves discounted Eskom tariff for Manganese Metal Company https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/nersa-approves-discounted-eskom-tariff-for-manganese-metal-company-2026-08-19 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200 728264 1787147439 1787144100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293635_resized_manganesemetalcompanydonna1022.jpeg The Manganese Metal Company 511 287 SAPVIA pleased with Eskom abandoning the idea of fining small-scale solar power generators https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/sapvia-pleased-with-eskom-abandoning-the-idea-of-fining-small-scale-solar-power-generators-2026-08-18 Rebecca Campbell RENEWABLES Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200 728188 1787068672 1787064780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293358_resized_greensunresidentialsolarenergyasaservice2024081022.jpeg 511 287 Draft electricity pricing policy outlines support for industry, poor households https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/draft-electricity-pricing-policy-outlines-support-for-industry-poor-households-2026-08-18 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY PRICING POLICY Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200 728183 1787087356 1787062800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293349_resized_kgosientshoramokgopa07251022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 Mavuso not confident in commitment of Eskom leadership to reforms https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/mavuso-not-confident-in-commitment-of-eskom-leadership-to-reforms-2026-08-17 Terence Creamer ESKOM RESTRUCTURING Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200 728009 1786975251 1786956600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292890_resized_powerlines510221014duane.jpeg 511 287 South Africa bets on renewables, but its power grid is not ready https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/south-africa-bets-on-renewables-but-its-power-grid-is-not-ready-2026-08-17 Reuters ELECTRICITY Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200 727999 1786975313 1786954740 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292860_resized_transmissionlinesatsunset20250110222.jpeg 511 287 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 1786951207 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