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NERSA’s Role in the Electricity Sector: A Critical Examination

Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing the electricity industry. However, recent events and historical practices raise questions about the effectiveness of NERSA’s mandate. In this blog post, we delve into NERSA’s licensing process, tariff approvals, and complaint handling. Licensing Challenges NERSA’s primary responsibility includes […]

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Navigating the Challenges of State-Owned Enterprises through Innovative Asset Management

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other government institutions are often at the mercy of a multitude of challenges. These can range from inadequate policies and funding to ineffective leadership and corruption. The deterioration of public facilities and infrastructure only adds fuel to the fire, posing a risk to public safety and necessitating extensive restoration efforts. To

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My Journey in the Power Sector: From Fieldwork to Enterprise Asset Management

In the heart of South Africa’s power sector, I embarked on a journey that would shape my career and broaden my understanding of the complexities of power distribution and transmission. From October 1974 to May 1975, I served as an official at Eskom, the country’s primary electricity supplier. My role was far from being confined

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The State of Asset Management in South Africa: A Deep Dive

In 2005, South Africa took a significant step towards better asset management. A decree was issued, mandating each department to maintain two separate asset registers: a major asset register for assets valued at R5 000 or more, and a minor asset register for assets valued at less than R5 000. Additionally, departments holding assets under

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Power Quality Issues Caused by Distributed Generation

To mitigate the effects of Load-Shedding, many homeowners have decided to install PV Solar Energy systems. And, as I said before, they are more worried about how much it would cost than the quality of the products. If they can pay the lowest possible price for the entire installation, they are happy and do not

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