Year: 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive Load Shedding FAQ page! As a South African, it is essential to understand the concept of load shedding and how it impacts our daily lives. Load shedding affects not only households but also businesses and the environment. In this guide, we provide answers to 15 of the most frequently asked questions […]

Embracing Creativity Without Electricity Hey there, fellow power outage survivor! Are you tired of twiddling your thumbs during those pesky load shedding periods? Fear not! We’ve got your back with a fantastic list of creative hobbies that don’t require electricity. So, let’s dive into these fun activities that will keep you entertained and productive, even […]

South Africa’s Electricity Crisis: A Plan to Cut Load-shedding Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, is on a mission to resolve the country’s electricity crisis as quickly as possible. His approach includes visiting power stations, addressing underperformance, and urging South Africans to do their part. Power Station Visits: A Strategy for […]

Load Shedding Paralyzes Over 400 South African Courts Load shedding is causing significant issues for South Africa’s judicial system, with more than 400 courts unable to function when the power goes off. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: Efforts to Address the Problem Minister Lamola has taken several steps to mitigate the impact of load […]

Power Outages Plague South African Farmers: A Case Study of Chicken Farmer Herman Du Preez North West Province-based chicken farmer Herman Du Preez is still reeling from the loss of 40,000 broiler chickens that suffocated due to power supply disruptions in Lichtenburg earlier this year. *South Africa’s power generation struggles have led to rolling power […]

Eskom’s Load Shedding Forecast The upcoming winter’s load shedding forecast looks rather grim, but Eskom is confident that it will not reach Stage 6. Despite their optimism, independent analyst Clyde Mallinson has a more pessimistic outlook. Eskom’s Expectations Eskom’s projections are based on: In hot weather, Eskom’s coal-fired power stations experience “load losses,” resulting in […]

Get Ready for Stage 3 Load Shedding This Week: New Schedule and Expectations Eskom, the power utility, has recently announced the return of stage 3 load shedding this week, starting on Monday, 27th March. Despite reduced load shedding over the past week, power cuts are expected to worsen as South Africa moves into the Winter […]

Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Ministers’ Comfort During Blackouts Over a period of four years, taxpayers have paid more than R7 million to ensure uninterrupted power at the homes of ministers and deputy ministers during rolling blackouts. The public has also covered other expenses, including: Investigating the Ministerial Handbook These expenses have come to light […]

South African landlords are transforming their parking areas into eco-friendly energy hubs, aiming to decrease electricity costs and protect tenants from ongoing blackouts. This trend, known as solar carports, is taking the world by storm, with countries like France leading the way. The Rise of Solar Carports Solar carports feature raised photovoltaic (PV) panels that […]

The Koeberg nuclear power station’s extension project, designed to prolong its lifespan by 20 years, is now 45 days behind schedule. This setback will leave South Africa without one 920MW unit for the entire winter season, adding further strain to Eskom’s power grid. Minister of Electricity Confirms Delay After meeting with Koeberg management, Minister of […]