Category: News

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 – Eskom has marked 103 consecutive days without load shedding, a significant achievement driven by improved generation capacity. However, the power utility now faces the challenge of network overloading, exacerbated by the onset of winter and prevalent electricity theft. Network Overloading and Electricity Theft This issue is most pronounced in Eskom […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Eskom’s achievement of 100 days without load shedding but cautioned against complacency. In his weekly letter to the public, the president emphasized that the electricity system remains fragile and the threat of load shedding has not been entirely eliminated. A Call for Continued Vigilance “One hundred days without load shedding […]

4 July 2024 marks a significant milestone for Eskom as it celebrates 100 days without load shedding, the longest break from rotational power cuts in four years. This period is also 70 days longer than the total days without load shedding in 2023. Although this is only the sixth-longest reprieve since 2014, it comes at […]

Friday, 28 June 2024: Eskom has proudly announced that load shedding has been suspended for 93 consecutive days. This period of stability is a testament to the utility’s ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and performance of its coal generation fleet. Recent Performance and Outlook This streak of uninterrupted power supply is the longest since […]

JOHANNESBURG – Former Reserve Bank deputy governor, Kuben Naidoo, has issued a warning that load shedding could make a comeback if there is an increase in mining production in the coming months. Load shedding has been suspended for about three months, with the government taking credit for the reprieve seen by households and businesses. However, […]

Eskom is gearing up to transform its grid by lining up transformer suppliers to compete for R7 billion worth of contracts over the next four years. This initiative is crucial for adding new generation capacity to the grid. Massive Infrastructure Rollout Over the next decade, Eskom aims to procure 101 large-scale and various other transformers […]

Prepaid electricity users in Johannesburg are set to face a significant price increase in July 2024 as new rate changes come into effect. The City of Joburg’s approved structural changes to tariff structures will impact “normal” (non-indigent) prepaid electricity users with a R230 service and capacity charge, alongside pending tariff hikes. New Charges and Pending […]

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane Provides Update on Load Shedding and Strategic Plans Eskom has made significant strides in stabilizing its power generation, achieving a consistent reduction in unplanned outages. As of now, the utility has maintained 80 consecutive days without load shedding. However, Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane warns that the spectre of load shedding […]

Johannesburg’s City Power has implemented load reduction in parts of the city, posing a significant threat to local businesses. The utility has targeted areas with high electricity usage levels to prevent system overloads. Impact on Businesses While the primary impact of load reduction will be on residences, local businesses are also facing severe disruptions. According […]

Friday, 14 June 2024: Eskom announced that load shedding remains suspended for 79 consecutive days, thanks to ongoing improvements in the reliability and stability of its generation coal fleet. This is the longest period without load shedding since the stretch between 23 July 2021 and 6 October 2021. Key Performance Highlights Reduction in Unplanned Outages […]