Johannesburg – Load shedding may soon be a thing of the past, as Eskom forecasts a summer with little to no power cuts. During a media conference at Megawatt Park, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane expressed optimism that the recent trend of no load shedding, which lasted 152 days through winter, is likely to extend into […]
In a significant move towards modernizing South Africa’s electricity sector, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This landmark legislation introduces sweeping changes aimed at fostering competition, ensuring energy security, and reducing energy costs across the nation. The newly amended Act revises the Electricity Regulation Act of 2006 to […]
Friday, 16 August 2024 – Eskom has successfully maintained its load shedding suspension for 142 consecutive days, a feat that includes 108 days of uninterrupted power supply throughout the winter period. Since the beginning of Eskom’s current financial year on 1 April 2024, there has been no load shedding, marking a significant achievement for the […]
Cape Town – Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced on Monday that South Africa’s power grid is set to receive a significant boost by the end of August, with an expected addition of 2,500MW from Eskom’s fleet. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, Ramokgopa detailed the upcoming contributions: “We are expecting Medupi […]
Eskom’s recent operational improvements have sparked growing optimism that South Africa may be on the brink of ending load-shedding. Bheki Nxumalo, Eskom’s head of generation, explained to the Sunday Times how the utility’s strategic management of its aging power units has played a crucial role in this positive trend. Strategic Shutdowns and Cold Reserves Nxumalo […]
Telkom has reported a significant boost in earnings for the quarter ending 30 June 2024, largely due to the reduction in load-shedding, which has dramatically cut operational costs. In its latest trading update, Telkom revealed that its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) saw impressive gains across its divisions. Telkom Consumer’s EBITDA rose […]
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