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January 09
South Africa: More Bonuses for Eskom Workers After Loadshedding-Free Christmas
Managers at various Eskom power stations have been given a go-ahead to draw up performance bonuses for their staff after a "load shedding free" festive season. Read more »
December 05, 2023
South Africa: 'Air Conditioners to Blame for Stage 6 Load Shedding' - Eskom
Eskom has pointed the finger at air conditioners and fans as among the reasons behind the recent stage 6 load shedding. Read more »
December 04, 2023
South Africa: Class of 2023 Completes School By Candlelight
The matric class of 2023 is reaching the end of one of the worst exam seasons ever, as load shedding affected their preparations on every single one of their 28-day exam period. Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Back to Stage 6 Load Shedding
The vulnerability of Eskom's ageing coal fleet struck again on Tuesday, forcing the power utility to announce plans to reintroduce Stage 6 load shedding. Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Minister of Electricity Denies Claims That Parts of Country Had Stage 8 Load Shedding
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has denied claims that parts of the country, notably Johannesburg, have experienced Stage 8 load shedding. Read more »
November 10, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Switches Off Cape Substation
Eskom has decided to switch off the mini substation in Makhaza 37 Section, Khayelitsha in Cape Town, after constant vandalism and illegal connections. Read more »
November 06, 2023
South Africa: Eskom's Plan for Load Shedding During Matric Exams
In a stark reality check, Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has addressed the nation's concerns about load shedding coinciding with the start of Matric final exams. Read more »
November 01, 2023
South Africa: Forget Power, Eskom's Dishing Out Millions On Logos
Despite being on the brink of bankruptcy, Eskom is diving into a multi-million-rand rebranding mission. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Finances Reveal More Dark Times Ahead
Despite various interventions from the government, power utility Eskom is bleeding billions of rands. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Matric Exams Begin - As Load Shedding Resumes
Thousands of matric learners are starting their final exams on Monday as load shedding resumes across the country. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Power Utility is Pumping Dangerous Levels of Soot Into the Air - Report
Eskom has strained its coal-fired power facilities, causing four out of its 15 plants to violate government emission standards, according to a Reuters report confirmed by Eskom… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: Lights Stay Out, Hope Keeps Fading
Neither the government, the Electricity Minister nor Eskom bosses seem able to tell the nation what course the nationwide blackouts will take this week. Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Stage 6 Power Cuts Are Short-Term Pain - President
Don't be a crybaby; Stage 6 is short-term pain for long-term gain. Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: Eastern Cape Metro Trials Game-Changing Load Shedding Project
Nelson Mandela Bay has become the first municipality to let its residents keep the lights on during load shedding, leaving behind big metros such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. Read more »
August 21, 2023
South Africa: Young Farmers Crippled By Load Shedding
Load shedding is crippling rural black farmers as they struggle to pump water for their crops. Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: No Power Outages At Netball World Cup
Blanche de la Guerre, CEO of Netball South Africa (NSA), has confirmed that the upcoming World Cup in Cape Town will not be impacted by load shedding. Read more »
July 18, 2023
South Africa: Former Chief Operating Officer Leaves Power Utility Eskom
Jan Oberholzer, the man Eskom tasked with managing the recovery of its Kusile and Koeberg Power Stations, is leaving the company. Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: Total Blackout Unlikely, Stage Loadshedding Possible - Power Specifications Boss
South Africans may be enjoying the best two weeks of 2023, with the lowest levels of load shedding so far recorded in winter. But that joy will be short-lived, according to Eskom… Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: No Daytime Load Shedding and Eskom Secures Additional Capacity
Eskom has entered week two of reduced daytime load shedding or no daytime load shedding at all. Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Royals to Bring Power to the People... Literally
Zulu royal family members under the house of King Mpande are planning to produce their own electricity to assist the rural communities of Eshowe who are suffering from Eskom's load… Read more »
May 23, 2023
South Africa: Power Cuts to Continue Beyond Christmas 2023 - Electricity Minister
The national electricity grid cannot be stabilised before the end of the year and load shedding will continue into mid-2024. Read more »
May 22, 2023
South Africa: Make or Break At Kusile Power Station
All hopes of President Cyril Ramaphosa's government reducing load shedding ahead of the 2024 elections rest on fixing four units at Kusile Power Station. Read more »
May 09, 2023
South Africa: It's Stage 6 Again - - but It Shouldn't Be
South Africa has been cast into darkness once again. But this week's Stage 6 load shedding was easily avoidable -- if it wasn't for the government's ridiculous procurement policy. Read more »
April 17, 2023
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay to Fight Cable Thieves With Solar Power
Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, has been plagued by the relentless theft and vandalism of electrical cables for years, costing the municipality over R23 million every year. Read more »
April 16, 2023
South Africa: Indefinite Stage 6 Load Shedding as Koeberg Unit Trips
Eskom has been caught red-handed in a shocking revelation -- they failed to disclose that the nation was plunged into Stage 8 load shedding last week. Did they really think South… Read more »
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