AEMFC is new hope for BEE mine firms - Independent Online

February 28, 2011

AEMFC is new hope for BEE mine firms
Independent Online
South Africa was crippled by load shedding in 2008 as a result of power shortages. Chief executive Sizwe Madondo said: “BEE companies own many prospecting rights which are a challenging issue at the moment. We can come in and spend money while taking

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SA’s official state mining company launched - with photos - Moneyweb.co.za

February 27, 2011

SA's official state mining company launched - with photos
Moneyweb.co.za
We also recall that in 2008, at the beginning of that fateful year, the mining industry had to deal with the effects of the dreaded load shedding. The load shedding happened right at the tail end of the commodities boom of the time.

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Soapbox: From Derry to Jo’burg, I wave the rainbow flag - The New Age Online

February 26, 2011

Soapbox: From Derry to Jo'burg, I wave the rainbow flag
The New Age Online
Our move just over three years ago coincided with the worst of the Eskom load-shedding saga. Oh dear, I thought – although those who know me, know what I really thought and it's not fit to print – what have we done? Still, a small thing, like the lack

City power bills set to soar - The New Age Online

February 25, 2011

City power bills set to soar
The New Age Online
Dark Times: The great blackout of 2008, the Cape Town city centre lights went out as a result of Eskom's load shedding. Picture: Supplied Electricity bills in Cape Town are set to soar under the city's draft budget for 2011-2012, tabled just hours

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Emalahleni is forgotten place: iLIVE - Times LIVE

February 24, 2011


Times LIVE
Emalahleni is forgotten place: iLIVE
Times LIVE
First we had Eskom load- shedding, now Witbank has water load-shedding - the times when the reservoirs are filled. I see everybody is up in arms about the Gauteng tolls, yet we have to pay R39 each way to travel between Witbank and Middleburg.

The ANC and IFP: Zuma’s reply to Buthelezi - Politicsweb

February 19, 2011

The ANC and IFP: Zuma's reply to Buthelezi
Politicsweb
We reiterate that every South African must save energy to avoid the need to resort to the unpopular load shedding energy conservation method. Next week, we have the pleasure of hosting a meeting of the UN Secretary General's High-level Panel on Global

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Racist oppression to blame - Jacob Zuma Jacob Zuma - Politicsweb

February 18, 2011

Racist oppression to blame - Jacob Zuma Jacob Zuma
Politicsweb
We reiterate that every South African must save energy to avoid the need to resort to the unpopular load shedding energy conservation method. Next week, we have the pleasure of hosting a meeting of the UN Secretary General's High Level Global

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National flag dos and don’ts - Independent Online

February 17, 2011


Independent Online
National flag dos and don'ts
Independent Online
Lower flag immediately should the case of load-shedding occur. - If you frequent places where the flag is hoisted, practise how to suddenly stop without tipping over or bumping into other “stoppers”. Even if it is month-end, if you have bladder issues,

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Govt to buy renewable energy: Zuma - Independent Online

February 13, 2011


Independent Online
Govt to buy renewable energy: Zuma
Independent Online
He also said: “We must all save energy so that we do not have to resort to load shedding again as a saving measure.” - I-Net Bridge.

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State of the Nation Address - Independent Online

February 12, 2011


Independent Online
State of the Nation Address
Independent Online
We must all save energy so that we do not have to resort to load shedding again as a saving measure. This year we will start procuring power from Renewable

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