Category: News

Powering Ahead:In a transformative move, Johannesburg, South Africa’s heartbeat, has initiated a landmark power pact. By engaging with private producers, the city aims to source a significant 92 MW of electricity, providing a buffer against Eskom’s notorious blackouts. Initiative’s Genesis:A joint venture between the local administration and Johannesburg’s utility frontrunner, City Power, led to last […]

Eskom’s Financial Crisis:Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa pulled no punches during the recent BRICS Summit in Sandton, revealing a daunting figure. For Eskom to robustly expand and bolster South Africa’s teetering power grid, a whopping sum of over R200 billion is on the cards. The Scale and Speed Challenge:Not new to the airwaves, Ramokgopa reiterated a […]

Grab your candles and crank up those generators; South Africa’s load shedding woes continue to darken doorsteps. As we’re on the cusp of commemorating the one-year mark of the “permanent” load shedding saga, 2023 has dished out a bitter surprise – the blackout hours this year alone have surpassed the cumulative total of the previous […]

As the city lights of Johannesburg glow in anticipation of the 15th BRICS Summit in Sandton, Gauteng, an energy-packed meeting took place in Tshwane. President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, put the spotlight on strengthening bilateral ties and bolstering energy cooperation. A Toast to Friendship and Generosity During this pivotal meeting, […]

Amidst an era of energy transformation, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, emphasizes a fresh perspective on South Africa’s energy landscape. A Push for Power Station Upgrades Mantashe is driving a narrative of fortifying operational power stations. Contrary to decommissioning them, he proposes amplifying their capacities in tandem with the construction of new ones. […]

It felt like a fleeting holiday morning when Eskom halted its load-shedding at 11:30 this Monday, 21 August 2023. But let’s dive into the details behind this short break and what comes next. Why the Sudden Break? Eskom cited two reasons: But wait, before you let out that breath, the pause is set to last […]

In a twist that had many South Africans sighing in relief, Eskom pulled the plug on load shedding – but only for a while. Here’s the lowdown: A Breather from Blackouts: Eskom announced a temporary halt to load shedding on Monday, attributing it to an “improved generation system and a full recovery in emergency generation […]

Electricity behemoth, Eskom, is on the cusp of launching a groundbreaking solution. Meet “virtual wheeling,” the game-changer poised to amplify our electricity supply and likely decrease those pesky bills. Understanding “Virtual Wheeling” Let’s break it down. Virtual wheeling is set to grant industrial and commercial bigwigs – already part of Eskom and municipal circuits – […]

Eskom’s got a plan for the weekend, and here’s the gist of it. Rolling Power Changes Ahead Power fluctuation is on the horizon, as Eskom reveals its intention to hop between stage 1 and stage 3 load shedding over the upcoming weekend. Mark your calendars, folks: Planning for the Future Though current shedding levels remain […]

There’s a new ray of hope on South Africa’s power horizon. Eskom Eyes a November Reboot for Unit 1 A breath of fresh air for those tracking the nation’s power scenario. Eskom’s much-discussed Koeberg Unit 1 has been marked for a November 2023 revival. Key to remember? When firing on all cylinders, each Koeberg unit […]