Month: April 2023

In a recent announcement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana informed MPs that he has withdrawn the controversial Eskom exemption from the Public Finance Management Act, at least for the time being. This decision was made to facilitate further discussions with the auditor-general and Eskom’s auditors. Why was the exemption granted in the first place? The exemption, […]

Overview: Introducing Rural Maintenance: The Dispute: Why Eskom is Worried: Frankfort as a Testing Ground: Contrasting Frankfort with the Rest of the Nation: A Crucial Judgment Ahead: Company Background: This legal battle between Rural Maintenance and Eskom in the Johannesburg High Court could have lasting implications for the future of IPPs in South Africa. As […]

Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has projected load shedding for each week in the upcoming year, assuming a worst-case scenario of outages (planned and unplanned) exceeding 17,000 MW. In this article, we’ll examine the reasons behind the concerning forecast and possible solutions to minimize load shedding in the long term. The Red Alert Table Eskom’s […]

Dive into the world of load shedding in South Africa, where we discuss how it works, the scheduling process, and why it’s more severe during the winter months. Explore the factors that contribute to increased load shedding in colder seasons and learn how to plan accordingly. Load shedding has become an increasingly common occurrence in […]

National Treasury has addressed concerns surrounding its decision to grant Eskom a partial exemption on disclosing certain aspects of its financial records. Here’s what you need to know: The exemption details: Treasury’s rationale: The impact on transparency and accountability: Eskom’s request for exemption: Opposition to the exemption: Key quotes: To view the full Treasury statement, […]

Crime is increasingly straining power availability, with criminals using load shedding periods as their prime opportunity to strike. This criminal activity has widespread consequences, affecting: Craig Opperman, a senior regional manager at MTN, emphasizes that this issue plagues all mobile operators and can impact thousands of customers across networks. During a recent site visit in […]

Original article By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa South Africa’s energy crisis and load shedding have put a damper on manufacturing operations. To stay afloat, manufacturers must find ways to adapt, maximize efficiency, and minimize the impact of power cuts. The Energy Challenge Manufacturing is a significant contributor to South Africa’s […]

Load shedding in South Africa has caused a significant increase in generator noise complaints in close-knit communities, particularly in Cape Town. The City Health department has observed a substantial rise in these complaints: As winter approaches and load shedding shows no sign of stopping, the city is urging residents to be mindful of guidelines when […]

Eskom’s load-shedding outlook for the upcoming year looks grim, as the power utility predicts a generation capacity shortfall of over 2,000MW for most of the year. In this article, we’ll break down: Generation Adequacy Report: Risk Levels and Predictions Eskom’s Generation Adequacy Report for the medium term provides insights into the risk of load-shedding based […]

Stage 4 load shedding is set to continue this week. Here’s the latest schedule, along with some updates on Eskom’s current situation. Load Shedding Schedule: Eskom will continue this pattern until further notice, and any significant changes will be announced. Eskom’s Struggles: Eskom’s Recent Challenges: Stay tuned for more updates on the load shedding situation […]