Author: Load Shedding Reporter

Friday, 14 June 2024: Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane shared an update on the progress achieved during his first 100 days in office. His report detailed strides towards addressing Eskom’s business challenges and positioning the utility for future growth and sustainability. Key Focus Areas The first 100 days focused on: Marokane emphasized building blocks […]

Mining activity in South Africa showed a promising resurgence at the start of the second quarter, thanks to the suspension of load shedding and improvements at the ports. Mining Production Sees Growth Data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) revealed that mining production rose by 0.7% year-on-year in April. This is a significant improvement from […]

Since January, Eskom has replaced 400 transformers across South Africa damaged by network overloading due to electricity theft. As winter sets in, the increased demand for electricity exacerbates this issue. Electricity Theft and Network Overloading Eskom has identified several types of electricity theft contributing to network overloading: “Overloaded transformers as a result of electricity theft […]

As of November 24, 2024, many of South Africa’s 11.64 million prepaid electricity meters may stop functioning if they don’t receive a critical update in time. The urgency stems from a technical limit known as the TID Rollover event, which affects meters using Standard Transfer Specifications-compliant (STS) technology. Critical Deadline for Prepaid Meters Effective November […]

As Eskom celebrates 75 days without load-shedding, the longest stretch since December 2021 to February 2022, a deeper crisis looms. While the national power utility has significantly improved its generation capabilities, keeping breakdowns at bay and enhancing energy availability, it faces a critical issue: profitability. Eskom’s Financial Woes Despite the improved operational performance, Eskom is […]

City Power has announced stringent measures to reduce electricity consumption across Johannesburg. The measures come as the city’s power usage hits critical levels, threatening the stability of the grid. This announcement coincides with South Africa’s record 72 days without load-shedding, a feat last achieved between December 2021 and February 2022. Ripple Relay Systems and Illegal […]

Renewable energy group AMEA Power has announced the financial close of its 120MW Doornhoek Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in South Africa. This US$120 million (R2.2 billion) project will be the company’s first operational asset in the country once commissioned. Key Partners and Financial Backing Significant Milestones Project Details Community Impact AMEA Power’s “Community Investment and […]

City Power has alerted residents in several Johannesburg suburbs about the possibility of simultaneous load reduction and load shedding if electricity usage remains high during the winter months. Warning Issued by City Power City Power has cautioned that high electricity consumption in certain areas could destabilize the grid, especially during the peak winter demand. High-Usage […]

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved the new National Free Basic Electricity (NFBE) rate for 2024, which will take effect next month. What is the NFBE Rate? Purpose of Free Basic Electricity According to Nersa, free basic electricity is intended to provide essential electricity services to qualifying households. Funding and Distribution […]

Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Eskom has addressed a misleading social media post falsely claiming imminent load shedding. The utility dismissed the report as factually incorrect, attributing it to a politically motivated attempt to mislead the public just before the 7th General Elections. Eskom’s Steady Progress Reduced Diesel Usage Defying Critics Eskom’s recent performance has defied […]