Landmark court judgment enhances Eskom’s collection efforts

The South Gauteng High Court has affirmed Eskom’s right to interrupt, or terminate, electricity supply to nonpaying customers.

The case was brought against Eskom by Pioneer Foods, in which the packaged goods company sought to review and set aside Eskom’s decision in 2018 to interrupt electricity supply to the Walter Sisulu municipality, in the Eastern Cape, owing to its failure to pay its electricity bill.

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Landmark court judgment affords Eskom enhanced collection efforts

The South Gauteng High Court has affirmed Eskom’s right to interrupt, or terminate, electricity supply to nonpaying customers.

The case was brought against Eskom by Pioneer Foods, in which the packaged goods company sought to review and set aside Eskom’s decision in 2018 to interrupt electricity supply to the Walter Sisulu municipality, in the Eastern Cape, owing to its failure to pay its electricity bill.

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Tribunal confirms settlement between commission, Aberdare Cables

The Competition Tribunal on October 14 confirmed a settlement agreement between the Competition Commission and cable manufacturer Aberdare Cables.

Under the terms of the settlement, Aberdare has admitted to price fixing, market allocation and collusive tendering in contravention of the Competition Act, between 2001 and 2010, but will not be paying an administrative penalty.

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SAPVIA joins forces with European solar association to realise opportunities

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and the European association for solar SolarPower Europe has joined forces to unlock the potential of solar power and ensure that South Africa reaps the economic and societal benefits of renewable energy.

Both associations have been at the forefront of shaping the regulatory environment in their respective territories.

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78 MW Bokamoso solar park begins commercial operations

Another large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project procured under the fourth bid window of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has entered into commercial operation. The fourth bid window eventually closed in 2018, following a four-year delay, precipitated by Eskom’s then refusal to enter into new power purchase agreements with projects procured by government under the REIPPPP.
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