Category: News

South Africa’s electricity crisis has been gradually worsening over the past 15 years, and Eskom’s power generation capacity is now at its lowest in decades. The situation is so dire that energy experts predict South Africans may face stage eight load shedding this winter. As a journalist, I am worried about the impact of Eskom’s […]

As South Africa continues to grapple with load shedding, the impact is being felt not just on the economy but also in households across the country. From the cost of groceries to appliance damage and academic performance, load shedding has direct and indirect consequences that are taking a toll on South Africans. The cost of […]

Premier Alan Winde has just announced over R16 million in savings through energy resilience interventions at the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Karl Bremer Hospital precinct. The Premier visited the Bellville Health Park, where a R17 million solar photovoltaic (PV) installation project was recently completed in March 2023. This project, which saw 1,400 solar panels installed […]

Load shedding in South Africa has been a constant source of frustration for years, and it looks like it’s only going to get worse. Experts say that the electricity minister’s latest proposal will do little to curb the problem and that the country is in for a winter “horror show.” Here is what you need […]

During the Freedom Day celebrations, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised that his administration’s new power generation will enable the country to get out of load shedding. Businesses and households across the country have been affected by the energy crisis, and the government is making significant efforts to address it. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that […]

South African energy analyst Chris Yelland recently spoke out against false promises from South Africa’s ministers regarding the end of the country’s much-maligned power outages. Yelland called for more credible plans from senior officials, as they attempt to put an end to the ongoing problem. A number of high-ranking ministers have recently claimed that load-shedding […]

Cable theft in Cape Town is one of the most significant challenges we are faced with, resulting in numerous unplanned power cuts and leaving customers without electricity supply for prolonged periods. Eskom is urging the residents of Fisantekraal and Klipheuwel to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of cable thieves. […]

Eskom has announced that due to power generation capacity constraints, Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday, 27 April 2023, with varying stages of load-shedding to follow. The power utility currently has 5,065MW of generation capacity offline for planned maintenance, with a further 16,283MW unavailable due to breakdowns. While […]

The establishment of South Africa’s Ministry of Electricity set tongues wagging inside the corridors of power – and beyond. After all, how can a crucial department determine the country’s energy future without the budget and oversight to create and implement strategies that will ensure the availability of electricity? A recent ruling by the National Assembly […]

It’s not news that South Africa has been facing a power crisis, with frequent load shedding that affects citizens’ daily life. This time, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, announced that load shedding could be effectively addressed and reduced, and almost eliminated if the right things are put in place. In an interview with […]