Year: 2023

Good news for South Africans weary of frequent power outages: Eskom has pressed pause on daytime load shedding. Daytime Reprieve Eskom’s latest announcement brings a bit of relief amidst ongoing power challenges. The power utility has indicated its plan to suspend daytime load shedding indefinitely. This means from dawn at 05:00 until dusk at 16:00, […]

South Africa’s notorious load-shedding issue doesn’t seem to faze MTN. With a fresh investment wave, MTN is giving power cuts the cold shoulder, deploying a remarkable 20,000 batteries to keep its base stations running. The Billion-Rand Pledge Amidst the load-shedding turbulence, MTN’s announced their massive financial commitment of between R4.5 and R5 billion to fortify […]

South Africans, brace yourselves for a potential silver lining amidst the chronic load-shedding backdrop. But first, the caveat: the journey ahead isn’t entirely illuminated. Kusile – A Beacon of Hope In a candid conversation with Newzroom Afrika, civil engineer Hügo Krüger unpacks the power narrative. As he sees it, the heartening reintegration of Kusile’s offline […]

Eskom’s making some adjustments folks, and it’s good news for the day-timers but night owls? Brace yourselves. The Daytime Relief For the next two days, our power guardians at Eskom are hitting the pause button on daytime load-shedding. But come evening, and those stage 2 power cuts will swoop in. Eskom spills the beans: “As […]

In an unexpected turn, Eskom has thrown South Africans a curveball with a promising update on the load-shedding front. Breaking the Cycle Monday, 2 October 2023, will mark a notable moment for Eskom. They’ve extended their load-shedding suspension until the evening peak demand time. Originally, the plan was to dive back into stage 2 load-shedding […]

If you’re weary of the incessant load shedding, Eskom has some news that may momentarily lighten your mood. A Brief Reprieve: Eskom’s latest announcement hints at giving South Africans a bit of a breather over the weekend. Thanks to a combo of better-performing generation units and expected reduced demand, load shedding will hit the pause […]

South Africans’ Moment in the Spotlight: Time to Speak Up on Load Shedding Stages An Invitation to Participate: The national energy watchdog, Nersa, has flung open its doors to South Africans, inviting them to weigh in on the forthcoming load shedding stages set to be unveiled in November. This move follows Nersa’s unveiling of the […]

The Unlit Saga of Johannesburg’s Council Venue In an unexpected turn of events, the scheduled City of Johannesburg council gathering couldn’t proceed this Wednesday. The culprits? A combination of electrical glitches and a water shut-off at Johannesburg Metro Centre located in Braamfontein. No Virtual Rescue in Sight Load Shedding Darkens Alternative Paths The council’s decision […]

Eskom, South Africa’s central power utility, unveiled its projections for load shedding as we transition into summer 2023 and lead into early 2024. Here’s what to anticipate. A Review of Winter’s Power Grid In a debrief, Acting Eskom Chief Executive, Calib Cassim, painted a relatively positive picture of the past winter season. The nation, according […]

In a recent media session discussing South Africa’s Energy Action Plan, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa highlighted the pressing need for collaboration between the government and the private sector to fortify Eskom’s transmission capabilities. Tapping Into Private Reserves Amid challenges, Minister Ramokgopa emphasized the potential benefits of involving the private sector in the expansion endeavors. He […]