Category: News

Load shedding, the rolling blackout phenomenon plaguing South Africa, has had unintended consequences for the country’s dining landscape. While many businesses struggle to keep their lights on during power outages, certain sectors have actually seen a boost in their fortunes. Restaurants, takeaway outlets, banks, and alternative energy suppliers are among the companies that stand to […]

eThekwini Municipality, located in South Africa, has released a statement informing residents that a revised load shedding schedule will be implemented starting from May 25, 2023. The decision to revise the schedule comes after discussions between the municipality and Eskom, the country’s national power utility. The municipality has been operating under a reduced level of […]

In the face of escalating energy crises and a global call for greener energy alternatives, South Africa is facing considerable challenges in its quest to adopt renewable energy. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are notably encountering several hurdles, mostly driven by bureaucratic red tape and administrative complexities. The Green Energy Conundrum There’s no denying the demand […]

As power blackouts intensify across South Africa, utility provider Eskom finds itself on increasingly slippery terrain, pushing load shedding to stage 4 and 5 in response to further breakdowns at their power plants. Unexpected Unit Failures Intensify the Crisis Unfortunate occurrences at Arnot, Majuba, and Medupi power stations have seen a single unit failure at […]

Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister in the Presidency, appointed to address the critical electricity situation, is slated for a crucial tour to the Kusile Power Station today. Three significant units of the power station are currently inactive due to a malfunction in the flue gas duct that happened last October, leading to an alarming loss […]

Another Power Outage Wave Hits South Africa The beleaguered residents of South Africa were forced to endure another series of power outages on Sunday night, as the nation grapples with persistent failures of the Eskom electricity grid. Despite these setbacks, officials have moved to quell concerns about a possible system collapse amidst the rising electricity […]

Eskom’s New Power Struggle Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has revealed its plan to escalate load shedding to Stage 5. This comes on the back of an announcement detailing a Stage 4 load shedding regimen starting from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Stage 5 load shedding will kick in later Monday afternoon. This unfortunate […]

Power Crisis: Franchise Sector on Thin Ice It’s a bleak outlook for the franchise industry in South Africa, as the power crisis exacerbates an already challenging operating environment. Freddy Makgato, CEO of the Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa), has raised the alarm, warning that the current state of affairs, plagued by electricity woes, is […]

The Chill Arrives: Winter Sweeps Gauteng As the winter chill starts to grip Gauteng, residents are being urged to bundle up with their warmest blankets. Gauteng Weather has forecasted near-freezing temperatures in Johannesburg, kicking off a winter season that promises to be particularly icy. The weather service sent out a chilling warning this past Saturday […]

Winde’s Call to Action at Presidential Imbizo At the sixth Presidential Imbizo held in Paarl just outside Cape Town, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde used the platform to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa. Winde drew attention to the province’s most urgent issues, including the energy crisis and unemployment. The Premier captured the mood of the gathering, […]