Year: 2023

The Easter weekend is a time for people to come together and celebrate with family and friends. It’s a time when we can take a break from our hectic lives and enjoy some downtime. Unfortunately, in South Africa, this year’s Easter weekend comes with the added stress of load shedding. For those who don’t know, […]

Load shedding – a term that has become all too familiar to South Africans in recent years. The frequent power cuts, often lasting for hours at a time, have become a daily reality for households and businesses across the country. While load shedding is a necessary measure to prevent a total collapse of the electricity […]

Load-shedding has been a major issue for South Africans over the years. The unpredictable blackouts can disrupt businesses, cause traffic havoc and force many households to light candles and endure the discomfort of being without power. However, hope is on the horizon with the recent revelations by South Africa’s Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. During […]

South Africa’s energy crisis has been a topic of debate for years, with frequent power cuts and blackouts disrupting the lives of millions of citizens, damaging the economy and undermining investor confidence. Many factors have been blamed for the crisis, including poor management, inadequate investment, and an ageing infrastructure. However, one factor that has received […]

South Africa could face a stage 10 load-shedding crisis this winter if Eskom’s power generation capacity doesn’t improve, warns Electricity Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa. In a recent briefing, the minister explained that Eskom’s energy availability factor (EAF) averages at 53%, resulting in a significant gap between generation capacity and demand, with the power utility expecting a […]

The withdrawn National State of Disaster on Electricity and its regulations will have no impact on the ongoing work of the Ministry of Electricity, says Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Despite the government’s formal withdrawal of the state of disaster on electricity on Wednesday, the minister assures South Africans that his […]

The load shedding crisis in South Africa has claimed yet another victim as a fast-food business owner based in the central Karoo resorts to selling his business to cut losses. Due to the crippling effects of load shedding, the 41-year-old restaurant owner said it was impossible to keep the business running without power. Pizza and […]

South Africa is facing one of the biggest energy crises in its history, with frequent power cuts and blackouts affecting both households and businesses across the country. The government has been struggling to address the issue and find a sustainable solution that can meet the growing demand for energy while reducing the country’s dependence on […]

South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis is causing significant disruptions to the lives of ordinary citizens, including power cuts that leave entire households in the dark, hampers businesses and results in students missing out on their education. The crisis has been an issue in South Africa for years, with the country failing to match rising demand […]

As load shedding continues to haunt small businesses in South Africa, entrepreneurs are struggling to keep their businesses afloat in a worsening economic climate. According to recent reports, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of South Africa’s economy, contributing to more than 60% of employment and accounting for a third of the country’s […]