Month: August 2023

Good news for South African households: Eskom, the national power provider, is rolling out a lighter load shedding schedule. They’re giving the day a break, but the evenings? Still a bit dicey. The Quick Rundown: Break It Down: The Schedule Just a quick heads-up: Eskom’s schedules can be fickle. The planned outages can change based […]

South Africa is in the eye of an energy storm, and it’s leaving the economy with a hefty price tag. Financial Fallout: By the Numbers Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa revealed startling numbers regarding the economic repercussions of load-shedding: He poignantly said that Eskom’s ongoing struggles translate to the government’s diminished “ability to help the poor”. The […]

Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, our Minister at the helm of Electricity, recently provided some candid insights on the country’s strides in the Energy Action Plan (EAP). Unfurled by President Cyril Ramaphosa the previous year, the EAP’s main thrust is to transform South Africa’s energy landscape. Progress Check: The Numbers Dr. Ramokgopa provided a statistical breakdown: He […]

In a fresh announcement, Eskom outlines its load-shedding forecast for the week, cycling between stages 1 and 4. Let’s dive into the specifics. Today’s Power Scenario (6 August): Monday’s Outlook (7 August): Tuesday (8 August) Predictions: Wednesday’s Forecast (9 August): What’s Affecting the Power? Currently, Eskom is grappling with 15,050MW of generating capacity due to […]

South Africa’s primary electricity provider, Eskom, has confirmed a slight alleviation in the load-shedding schedule for the upcoming weekend. The public utility announced a mix of stage 1 and stage 3 rotations. The Revised Timetable The shift towards reduced peak-time load-shedding is a result of lower demand, enabling Eskom to implement stage 1 load-shedding until […]

In the midst of an economic downturn largely attributable to its junk status, South Africa’s ANC-led government is now scrambling to address the pressing issue of load shedding. A sense of urgency is fueled by the fear of electoral repercussions in next year’s general elections. The Political Implications of Load Shedding Renowned energy analyst Chris […]

The visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk has issued a stern warning: an impending global power shortage may be looming on the horizon, triggered by the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and power-intensive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Rising Concerns from Tesla’s Head Musk, the captain steering Tesla, the world’s leading fully electric vehicle manufacturer, […]

Load shedding has been a persistent nuisance for South African citizens, causing daily interruptions and inconvenience. But now, for patrons of Randburg Library, there’s a glimmer of hope. Eradicating Load Shedding – One Library at a Time In an exciting development, Randburg Library, a beloved local institution, has declared independence from the erratic power outages. […]

Bleak Forecast for Power Availability With a week of unbroken load shedding, the first in nine weeks, South Africa is facing a disappointing reversal in the power situation. Despite a momentary respite in June and early July, Eskom’s load shedding patterns are progressively deteriorating. This comes from Pieter Jordaan, an independent energy analyst, whose Power […]

Amidst increasingly cold weather conditions, Eskom, South Africa’s power provider, has announced modifications to its load shedding schedule. The planned power outages during daylight hours will be relaxed to stage 1 starting from Wednesday, although stage 4 restrictions will persist during evening peak hours. From 05:00 until 16:00 on Wednesday, August 2, load shedding will […]