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Eskom responded to a PAIA request from the Centre for Environmental Rights by granting access to the 2015/2016 annual emission reports for 16 of its coal power stations, as required by the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

This document is an annexure containing templates and a declaration for Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd's proposed pollution prevention plan, signed on June 21, 2018, by the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department.

This document is an excerpt from Eskom's Air Quality Strategy, detailing technical and financial plans for retrofitting power stations to meet Minimum Emission Standards, the potential for air quality offset projects, and the integration of water, coal quality, and climate change strategies.

This document is an excerpt from the Eskom Air Quality Strategy, detailing the company's efforts, challenges, and strategic plans to reduce particulate and gaseous emissions from its coal-fired power stations to comply with South African air quality legislation and Minimum Emission Standards.

The document outlines the challenges of South Africa's coal-dependent energy system, including environmental externalities and the financial crisis at Eskom. It proposes cancelling further coal Independent Power Producers (IPPs), reforming Eskom's business model to invest in renewables, and increasing the localisation of renewable energy manufacturing. A central theme is the 'just transition,' emphasizing the role of unions and the state in protecting vulnerable workers through re-skilling and social protection. The brief recommends the urgent finalisation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2016 and the establishment of a Just Transition Taskforce.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) has identified significant discrepancies in the National Air Quality Officer's (NAQO) decisions regarding Eskom's applications for postponement of minimum emission standards (MES). The CER highlights inconsistencies between the postponement periods and emission limits sought by Eskom and those actually granted, as well as a lack of clear commencement dates for certain standards. Specifically, the CER notes that for several power stations, the NAQO appears to have granted open-ended postponements for SO2 emissions 'until decommissioning' or implicitly granted 2020 MES postponements that were not explicitly requested. The document seeks formal clarification on these administrative inconsistencies to advise environmental justice organisations and impacted community groups.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom regarding an application for the postponement of compliance time-frames with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 for the Kendal Power Station.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom regarding an application for the postponement of compliance time-frames with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 for the Komati Power Station.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom regarding the application for postponement of compliance time-frames with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 for the Lethabo Power Station.

A clarification letter from the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to the Centre for Environmental Rights regarding the postponement of compliance time-frames for minimum air quality emission standards (MES) for Eskom power stations.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) argues that the Highveld Priority Area (HPA) has failed to meet national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) despite a decade of management. The CER highlights that postponements of minimum emission standards (MES) granted to Eskom and Sasol have hindered progress and suggests that Eskom may be violating even its postponed standards. Furthermore, the CER criticizes the state of South Africa's air quality monitoring network, claiming that a majority of stations produce no data and very few produce quality-assured data. The document urges the Portfolio Committee to question the DEA on its enforcement actions, the legality of 'rolling postponements', and the decline in the number of reporting monitoring stations.

A letter from the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries confirming that the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) is prioritising and implementing enforcement interventions at the Eskom Kendal Power Station due to non-compliance with atmospheric emission licence conditions.

The report examines South Africa's energy security, highlighting a critical over-reliance on coal-fired power generated by the state utility Eskom. It argues that this dependency creates a conflict with the country's climate mitigation goals and international commitments. The author identifies structural and institutional barriers—specifically Eskom's market dominance and a lack of coordinated government policy—that hinder the adoption of renewable energy. The report suggests that South Africa must shift from a 'business as usual' fossil-fuel path toward a 'business unusual' approach, leveraging regional hydroelectric and gas potential within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) to ensure a sustainable and secure energy future.

The Fezile Dabi District Municipality issued a response rejecting an appeal by the Centre for Environmental Rights concerning the variation of ESKOM's Atmospheric Emission License (AEL). The municipality asserts that the decision to vary the license was made in concurrence with the National Air Quality Officer and in compliance with the Constitution, NEMA, and the Air Quality Act.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom regarding the application for postponement of compliance time-frames with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 minimum emission standards for the Camden Power Station.

This progress report from SRK Consulting, dated October 6, 2016, outlines the initial activities and status of a project involving Eskom, focusing on stakeholder engagement, baseline assessments, and alignment with national development goals.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom regarding the Matimba Power Station's application for postponement of compliance with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 minimum emission standards.

The document argues that Eskom is obstructing South Africa's transition to renewable energy and violating constitutional rights through the continued operation of polluting coal-fired power stations. The signatories call for the removal of barriers to small-scale renewable energy, the decommissioning of ageing coal plants, and greater transparency regarding emission compliance plans.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd a postponement for compliance with minimum emission standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2) at the Matimba Power Station.

The Life After Coal Campaign informs Eskom that a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report finds the Thabametsi (557MW) and Khanyisa (300MW) coal IPPs are unnecessary for medium-term demand and would cost South Africa an additional R19.68 billion compared to a least-cost system. The campaign argues these plants would increase greenhouse gas emissions by 205.7Mt CO2eq over 30 years, frustrating Paris Agreement commitments and accelerating Eskom's 'utility death spiral' by reducing the output of its existing, cheaper fleet. The letter asserts that the projects fail the 'value for money' requirement of the 2011 Electricity Regulations and poses significant risks to water resources and air quality.