Author: Load Shedding Reporter

In an unexpected turn of events, Eskom, South Africa’s electricity public utility, has managed to hold the reins on load shedding this week, allowing households and businesses a respite during daytime hours. The Calm Before the Storm? Following a stable generation capacity, Eskom continues to suspend load shedding from midnight to 16h00 each day. However, […]

Johannesburg has been buzzing with activity recently as China’s grand plan to expand its footprint in South Africa’s new energy industry unfolds. The goal? To not only boost trade and cooperation between the two nations but to also lend a helping hand in ameliorating South Africa’s persisting power crisis. Strengthening Bonds and Building a Green […]

The rumble of the electricity cutting out, the house suddenly enveloped in silence, and the fading daylight replaced by shadows may be familiar scenarios for many South African families grappling with load shedding. But who says power outages have to be a time of boredom or frustration? Let’s explore creative ways to turn these moments […]

There’s a flicker of hope in the otherwise dark tale of Eskom’s load-shedding this winter, as the severity of the power cuts seem to be on a surprising decline. The Unexpected Contributors: Rooftop Solar and Cooler Operating Temperatures Hein Vosloo, former senior manager of Eskom transmission, recently shed light on a few factors leading to […]

South Africa’s long-standing power crisis, marked by recurrent load shedding episodes, poses significant challenges to the nation’s economic stability. It’s a multifaceted problem with effects cascading across industries, from mining and manufacturing to small businesses and households. Let’s embark on a deep dive into the real economic impact of load shedding and explore potential solutions […]

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the South African Minister of Electricity, is setting his sights on the far East, as he is scheduled to embark on a research expedition to Vietnam this week. The objective? To uncover potential solutions to the ongoing issue of load shedding that plagues Eskom, South Africa’s largest power utility. Vietnam’s Energy Feats: A […]

For students and educators across South Africa, load shedding has presented a unique and significant challenge. With unexpected power cuts disrupting the flow of education, it’s clear that adaptive strategies are needed. Let’s explore how load shedding impacts education and how we can overcome these learning barriers. The Impact of Load Shedding on Education The […]

Wayne Duvenage, CEO of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, alongside energy specialist Chris Yelland, has voiced apprehensions regarding certain South African regions seemingly evading load-shedding without necessary regulatory sanctions. These insights came in response to a Rapport’s Sunday newspaper piece. A Load-Shedding-free Haven? Rapport delved into the growing trend of residents bragging about load-shedding exemptions, with […]

Eskom, the national power utility, has announced that it will once again halt load shedding during daylight hours this week. However, evening power outages will continue at stage 3. Week’s Load Shedding Schedule: This pattern will persist until further notice, stated Eskom. Despite equipment malfunctions surpassing Eskom’s safety net plan of 15,000MW, the suspension of […]

When it comes to connecting power to the grid, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has expressed concern that South Africa is being left in the dust by other nations. The minister raised these concerns at the Presidential Climate Commission’s quarterly meeting, following a presentation by Rudi Dicks, the head of the project management office in […]