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Source: © 123rf Robin van Wyk, head of LnP Beyond Legal’s Environmental Practice says limited exemptions granted to Eskom reflect a complex balancing act between environmental responsibility and energy security and gives some practical steps going forward

Energy

Eskom’s limited emissions exemptions: A complex balancing act, practical steps going forward

Robin van Wyk 11 Apr 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, 9 May 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Climate Change

South Africa grants Eskom coal plants limited emissions exemptions

Wendell Roelf 1 Apr 2025

Eskom gets Kusile Unit 5 boost to end load shedding

Energy

Eskom gets Kusile Unit 5 boost to end load shedding

Lindsey Schutters 1 Jul 2024

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Sustainability

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Rebecca Garland and Kristy Langerman 10 Nov 2021

Environment minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to allow mining on ten more West Coast beaches has prompted criticism from environmentalists. Photo: John Yeld

Sustainability

"New broom" minister Barbara Creecy raises dust

John Yeld 9 Apr 2020

IRP 2019 and the slow transition to a low-carbon economy

Environmental Law

IRP 2019 and the slow transition to a low-carbon economy

Gillian Niven, Paula-Ann Novotny and Jeanique Pretorius 12 Nov 2019

SA's energy supply from Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique was interrupted by Cyclone Idai

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Renewables: The cheaper, cleaner choice for SA

1 Apr 2019

Damning report on Eskom air pollution

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Damning report on Eskom air pollution

John Yeld 27 Feb 2019

Eskom met with strong opposition in its latest attempt to avoid pollution standards

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Eskom met with strong opposition in its latest attempt to avoid pollution standards

7 Feb 2019

Mpumalanga tops global air pollution list

Mining

Mpumalanga tops global air pollution list

29 Oct 2018

Minister welcomes Sasol decision to withdraw legal action

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Minister welcomes Sasol decision to withdraw legal action

30 Apr 2015

37 companies apply to postpone time frame for air quality compliance

Environment & Natural Resources

37 companies apply to postpone time frame for air quality compliance

26 Feb 2015