Author: Load Shedding Reporter

Big News: South Africa’s weekend just got brighter! As the Springboks face off against New Zealand, load shedding interruptions won’t be on the agenda, thanks to Eskom’s latest announcement. Key Takeaways: “Load shedding will remain suspended until 4pm on Sunday…” What Changed: Just a day ago, the power giant stated load shedding would halt only […]

Introduction: South Africa’s quest for a greener future just got a massive boost! The World Bank has unveiled a $1 billion loan to back the nation’s transformative journey to cleaner, more efficient energy. A Billion-Dollar Boost: Amidst the persistent energy crisis, South Africa is set to make strides in its energy transition, thanks to the […]

A Brief Reprieve: Good news for now – Eskom’s load shedding suspension just got extended. Power enthusiasts can now enjoy a 24-hour extension, but the company urges caution. The Details: “While the generation fleet is currently fairly constrained, emergency reserves are adequate and as a result, load shedding will remain suspended until 16:00 on Thursday.” […]

On the Money: Back in March, MTN SA unveiled a whopping R1.5 billion strategy, with a mission in sight: fend off the headaches of power cuts, theft, and vandalism, and ensure a stronger, more resilient network for all. Now, the fruits of that investment are shining bright. By the Numbers: “Our purpose is to accelerate […]

In a power move, Eskom’s flipping the switch – no load shedding for another day! That’s right, we’re cruising past four days without outages. The Lowdown: Quick Glance Schedule: Why the Relief?Eskom’s got ample emergency reserves, plus, the evening peak demand’s taken a dip.Eskom says, sit tight! This schedule’s sticking until further intel. Keep your […]

Cape Town’s Nuclear HeartbeatAh, Koeberg! While it pulses life into Cape Town’s electric veins, it’s also the station currently raising brows in South Africa’s electricity sphere. Losing both its generating units? It’s almost unthinkable. As Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa remarked, such an event would be nothing short of “catastrophic.” Ramokgopa highlighted this worry during the […]

Load Shedding: A Welcome ReprieveRejoice, folks! Eskom’s decided to gift us an extended break from load shedding. That’s right, we’re looking at four uninterrupted days without power cuts. Now, instead of bracing for those pesky outages on Monday, you can breathe easy until 16h00 on Tuesday, 24 October. But keep in mind, Eskom cautions that […]

Groundbreaking Energy InvestmentIt’s not every day a hefty R135 million investment sends ripples across the energy sector. But when Ener-G-Africa’s CEO, Mr. Andre Moolman, unveiled the company’s game-changer at the South African Investment Conference this past April, it was clear a seismic shift was underway. Moolman spoke with a fervor that showed this wasn’t just […]

South Africa is gearing up for a green revolution. In recent news, the Cabinet has officially stamped its approval on the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS). The Big Announcement Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, was effusive about the strategy’s potential, confidently predicting: “Government has identified possible funding for green hydrogen projects and the draft […]

Breaking It Down: Pick n Pay, one of South Africa’s retail giants, has had its fair share of challenges lately. Let’s dive into the details: Energy Crisis Fallout The impact of South Africa’s energy crisis reverberated through Pick n Pay’s financials. They had to shell out nearly R400 million on diesel, which, in turn, hindered […]