South Africa: Eskom On Its Way to Ending Load Reduction

Eskom's load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Reduction Elimination Efforts

More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Sign Heads of Agreement to Advance Gas-to-Power Development

Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa's… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom to Strengthen Forensic Capabilities

Eskom says it is advancing its forensic investigations backlog project with the issuing of an Invitation to Tender/Request for Proposal for the provision of forensic and… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Complies With SCA Ruling

Eskom has complied with a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement to disclose certain contracts to AfriForum in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Records 'Sustained Improvements' As Load Shedding Is Kept At Bay

Sustained improvements in Eskom's plant performance, reliability and operational discipline continue to fuel South Africa's power system stability even as seasonal temperatures… Read more »

South Africa: Moody's Affirms Eskom Ratings

Global ratings agency Moody's Ratings has affirmed Eskom's B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable outlook. Read more »

South Africa: Construction Begins On Eskom's R1.2 Billion 75mw Solar Power Plant

Eskom has broken ground on a new R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant to be based at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a major step in integrating renewable… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Pushes for Regional Self-Reliance Amid Energy, Debt and Migration Pressures

Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have called for greater regional self-reliance, collective investment and deeper economic integration as the region confronts… Read more »

South Africa: Fitch Affirms Eskom Credit Rating

Credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Eskom's Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at 'B' with a stable outlook. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Issues Notice of Intent to Interrupt Power to Joburg

Eskom has issued a notice of intent to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate electricity supply to certain bulk supply points in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). Read more »

South Africa: Power System Stable As Winter Demand Increases

Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels. Read more »

South Africa: Power System Remains 'Stable' Despite Winter Demand Increase

Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season. Read more »

South Africa: Load Shedding Free Winter On the Cards for South Africa

Eskom projects that no load shedding will be implemented this coming winter season. Read more »

South Africa: Bolobedu Solar Plant Fires Up South Africa's Energy Security

Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Lifts 210 000 Out of Peak Period Load Reduction

Eskom's efforts to eliminate load reduction are gathering pace with more than 210 000 customers no longer affected during peak periods. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Initiates Consultations On Supply Interruption to 14 Municipalities

Eskom has initiated a public consultation process on its intention to interrupt electricity supply in some municipalities. Read more »

South Africa: Electricity Tariff Framework to Revive Ferrochrome Sector

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced a comprehensive electricity tariff framework aimed at stabilising and revitalising South Africa's ferrochrome… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Notes Sibanye Stillwater High Court Judgement

Eskom is studying the high court judgement brought by Sibanye Stillwater and others, setting aside the power utility's refusal of Sibanye's wayleave application to develop a 50MW… Read more »

South Africa: Energy Transition a Matter of Survival - President Ramaphosa

The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe. Read more »

South Africa: President Eyes End of Load Reduction in 2027

Government is working to see the eradication of load reduction by next year. Read more »

South Africa: Nersa Announces Electricity Price Hike

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved an 8.76% electricity price hike in April this year, followed by an 8.83% increase in April 2027. Read more »

South Africa: Nersa Clarifies Small-Scale Embedded Generation Regulations

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has moved to provide clarity on the regulatory requirements for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG). Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Progress Continues

Eskom's recovery continues to yield results as the power utility records some 260 days without the implementation of load shedding. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Contract Worker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

Eskom contract worker, Simeon Majaonke Shongwe (46), is expected to serve 20 years behind bars after he was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the Ermelo District Court. Read more »