Author: Load Shedding Reporter

South Africans are turning to “solar loans” to install private energy systems at their homes or businesses due to the frequent power outages known as load-shedding, according to FNB CEO Jacques Celliers. He stated that many customers are investing in solar panels and equipment to cope with energy disruptions and are financing these infrastructural adjustments […]

The National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa is actively engaged in the development of new load shedding stages in the country. The NRS Association is a collaborative forum of organizations formed to standardize equipment specifications in the South African Electricity Supply Industry. The NRS 048-9 Code of Practice, which governs load shedding, is […]

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, has stated that the state of disaster declared to address the energy crisis will not result in environmental laws being swept aside. Speaking at a briefing on the national state of disaster on energy, Creecy confirmed that the environmental authorisation decision-making process would not be exempt from environmental […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is receiving an increasing number of complaints about the South African government’s inability to pay social grants to vulnerable beneficiaries, including Child Support Grants, Old Age Pensions, and Disability Grants. Since November 2022, many beneficiaries have been turned away from SASSA pay-points and informed that there is no money in their […]

To address electricity shortages and bolster the regional economy, South Africa’s only opposition-led province is planning to facilitate the construction of almost 6GW of power generation capacity. The Western Cape aims to add as much as 750MW of supply by 2025 and reach 5,700MW by 2035, which should be sufficient to meet demand as the […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that he is not obligated by the constitution to resolve South Africa’s Eskom crisis has sparked criticism from political parties and commentators. They argue that the president has a constitutional duty to the people of the country, which includes solving the crippling energy crisis. This comes after Ramaphosa submitted an affidavit […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a new Minister of Electricity and a reshuffled Cabinet soon, according to Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. He stated that there are currently vacancies in the Cabinet and a sense of urgency for the President to fill them. The appointment of Cabinet members is a complex process […]

Important Things to Consider Before Installing Solar With the likelihood of prolonged power outages in South Africa, many homeowners are searching for solutions to mitigate the effects of load shedding. In response, the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his budget speech that South Africans can receive up to R15,000 in tax rebates for solar […]

Despite facing persistent load shedding, Tshwane universities maintain that their academic projects are still on track. However, the lack of stable electricity has put significant pressure on their operational budgets. The University of Pretoria has reported spending over R1.5 million a day during Stage 3 load shedding, R2 million for Stage 4, and almost R3 […]

A collaborative effort between Eskom, its System Operator, and industry stakeholders is underway to revise the guidelines for South Africa’s load-shedding stages. Acting head of generation at Eskom, Thomas Conradie, shared this information while providing updates on the progress of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Energy Crisis Committee. Although Conradie did not confirm if the schedule […]