July 19, 2023
South Africa: Experts at Govt Webinar Shed Light On 'Unlikely' National Power Grid Collapse
Experts and industry leaders agree that Eskom - and by extension the country - is not likely to incur a total grid collapse and blackout despite current electricity generation… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Commission Welcomes Publishing of Draft SA Renewable Energy Plan
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the publishing for comments of the draft South Africa Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). Read more »
South Africa: Randburg Substation Energised Following Vandalism
Eskom and City Power have reenergised the Randburg substation following the theft of 10 000 litres of oil on the substation's transformer. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Recovers Generating Units to Ease Load Shedding
Eskom expects to implement Stage 1 and Stage load shedding until further notice following the return to service of at least six generating units at power stations. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Working to Resolve Intensified Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has apologised to the nation for Stage 6 load shedding that was implemented on Thursday. Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Elevated to Stage 4
Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding immediately following increased demand and lowered generation capacity. Read more »
July 09, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Generation Capacity Continues to Show Improvement - Minister
South Africa's electricity generation capacity continues to show signs of improvement and stabilisation, says Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho… Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Eskom's Improved Energy Availability Factor
Cabinet says it welcomes the improvement in Eskom's energy availability factor, which is now closer to 70%. Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Govt Focused On Ending Load Shedding - Electricity Minister
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reaffirmed government's commitment to finding solutions to end load shedding. Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: SA, Germany Sign Declaration of Intent for Green Hydrogen
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish the… Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Granted Postponement to Meet Minimum Emission Standards
The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict… Read more »
June 25, 2023
South Africa: Power Grid Records Improvements
Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF),… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Welcomes Decision On Minimum Emission Standards
Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Southern Africa: South Africa-Mozambique Electricity Agreement Welcomed
Cabinet has welcomed the signing of an agreement that will see Mozambique supply South Africa with 100 megawatts of electricity within the next three months upon the signing of the… Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Komati Power Station Repurposing Forges Ahead
The Komati Power Station's transition from a coal fired station to a repurposed, multifaceted hub is well underway, with Eskom issuing a tender notice for a service provider to… Read more »
South Africa: Plans in Place to Avoid 'Highly Improbable' Blackout
Chairman of the Management Committee National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa, Vally Padayachee, says the country remains very distant from an… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom, the Netherlands to Collaborate On Grootvlei Power Station Transition
State power utility Eskom says it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with The Kingdom of Netherlands to collaborate in job creation, economic growth initiatives and improvement of… Read more »
South Africa: SA Sets Sights On Green Energy Opportunities With Netherlands, Denmark
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the enthusiasm of the Netherlands and Denmark in working with South Africa to strengthen economic relations, including exploring… Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Efforts to Stabilise Grid
Cabinet has welcomed the recent deliberations between the Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the Mozambican Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Carlos… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Power Station Improvements Lead to Lower Load Shedding Stages
Eskom will implement Stage 3 load shedding this afternoon following further improvement in the power utility's power stations. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Responds to Allegations of Sabotage By Top Executive
State power utility Eskom says it remains committed to rooting out fraud and corruption within the utility. Read more »
June 02, 2023
South Africa: Former Eskom Employees, Industry Experts to Start Work At Power Stations to Ease Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced on Friday that technical experts supported by the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) will be… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Progress Is Being Made to Resolve National Electricity Crisis, Says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says although South Africa is facing an electricity crisis that appears unrelenting, government is making progress in resolving the challenge. Read more »
South Africa: Work to Protect Health Facilities From Load Shedding Continues
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government's work to shield health facilities from load shedding is continuing. Read more »
South Africa: Fitch Ratings Maintains Eskom At 'B' With Stable Outlook
Eskom has welcomed the decision by American credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings to keep the power utility's rating at 'B' with a stable outlook. Read more »