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The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing Earthlife Africa and groundWork, issued a statement to the IPP Office of the Department of Energy on 16 November 2018. The letter seeks clarity on the status of the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations, the preferred bidders under the Coal Baseload Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (CBIPPPP), specifically regarding their commercial and financial close deadlines and the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs).

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted a formal request to Eskom on 12 October 2018 for documentation regarding the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power station projects under the Coal Baseload Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), writing on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, urges ABSA Group Limited to withdraw financial support for the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations. The CER argues that these projects are not 'procured', face significant legal challenges, and contradict the 'least cost' options identified in the 2018 draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The document highlights severe health risks for residents in the Waterberg-Bojanala and Highveld Priority Areas, high greenhouse gas emission intensities, and the potential for these projects to cost South Africa nearly R20 billion more than necessary.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), writing on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, urges Nedbank to withdraw financial support for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power plants. The letter argues that these projects are not 'least-cost' options, face significant legal challenges regarding environmental and generation licenses, and would cause severe health and climate impacts in South Africa.

A formal letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, to Eskom's Board of Directors requesting information on the status of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for two coal-fired power stations: Thabametsi and Khanyisa.

A statement from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to the South African Minister of Energy and Director General of the Department of Energy, challenging the procurement of two coal-fired power stations (Thabametsi and Khanyisa). The CER argues that these projects fail the 'value for money' test, lack necessary legal authorisations, and would exacerbate climate change and economic instability.

This research note argues that $2 billion in proposed federal subsidies intended to prevent the retirement of six FirstEnergy coal and nuclear power plants should instead be redirected toward economic transition and workforce development for the affected communities.

This policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) outlines a strategy for South Africa's transition from a coal-dependent electricity system to a low-carbon model. It emphasizes the need for a 'just transition' to protect vulnerable workers, the urgent need to reform Eskom's business model, and the potential for localizing the manufacturing of renewable energy components to drive economic growth.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, representing the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted representations to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs supporting the removal of 'rolling postponements' for minimum emission standards. The CER argues for stricter health-based emission limits for facilities seeking suspensions, mandatory public disclosure of decommissioning schedules, and a more robust public participation process, while highlighting that current national air quality standards are inadequate compared to WHO guidelines.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the South African Minister of Finance, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) study. The document argues that the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are financially, socially, and environmentally harmful and should not be pursued.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the South African Minister of Public Enterprises, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) study that argues against the commissioning of two coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) stations, Thabametsi and Khanyisa, due to high costs, increased emissions, and financial risks to Eskom.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Portfolio Committee on Energy regarding a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC) on the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations. The campaign argues that these independent power producer (IPP) projects are not 'value for money', would increase system costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and would further destabilize Eskom's financial position.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to Eskom's leadership, urging the utility to reject power purchase agreements for two coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects—Thabametsi and Khanyisa—based on a study by the University of Cape Town's Energy Research Centre (ERC).

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to the IPP Office of the Department of Energy, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are not 'value for money', would increase system costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and would further destabilize Eskom's financial position.

The Life After Coal Campaign, comprising the Centre for Environmental Rights, groundWork, and Earthlife Africa, submitted a letter to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on 7 June 2018. The letter urges NERSA to deny generation licenses for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects, citing a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report that describes the projects as economically inefficient and environmentally harmful.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are unnecessary, financially risky, and would undermine South Africa's climate commitments.

A letter from 350.org and the Life After Coal Campaign to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) urging the bank to reconsider financing for the Thabametsi coal-fired power station based on a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC).

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are financially and environmentally harmful, unnecessary for meeting electricity demand, and would undermine South Africa's climate commitments.

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Energy, urging the reconsideration of two coal Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects, Thabametsi and Khanyisa, based on a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC).

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe, expressing concerns over the lack of public consultation regarding the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity and the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP).