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South32 and Eskom's renewable shift for Hillside smelter to protect local jobs

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Sars diesel rebate system overhaul paves way for automated fuel monitoring

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From decline to delivery: Rethinking South Africa’s infrastructure model

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Engie's joint project with Pele Green Energy, the Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, and its Grootspruit Solar PV plant in the Free State, add a combined 150MW of clean generation to the South African electricity grid. Image supplied.

Engie and Pele’s solar project electrifies South Africa

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SIU obtains R76.5m freeze order related to Eskom alleged corruption

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