Category: News

South African businesses are facing unprecedented challenges due to the relentless power outages sweeping the nation. With the economy slowing down, consumers have less money to spend, resulting in decreased sales for companies. The financial statements and trading updates of JSE-listed companies reveal the massive amounts spent on diesel and the countless hours lost due […]

South Africa Seeks International Help to Tackle Load Shedding Crisis Newly appointed South African electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is exploring international partnerships to address the country’s ongoing energy crisis. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Ramokgopa mentioned reaching out to other countries to learn from their experiences in overcoming energy challenges. Collaborating with Global […]

Johannesburg’s Water Shortages Worsen Due to Load Shedding, Mayor Confirms Johannesburg is grappling with service interruptions after a power outage at the Vereeniging Water Treatment Plant disrupted the pipeline network earlier this week. Although Rand Water’s bulk pumping has fully recovered, local water systems are struggling with the ripple effect, resulting in critically low reservoir […]

Brace Yourselves: South Africa’s Electricity Crisis May Worsen, Warns New Minister South Africa’s recently appointed electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has issued a stark warning about the country’s escalating power crisis. With electricity outages already at a record high, the situation could deteriorate even further as winter approaches and demand rises. In an interview at Bloomberg’s […]

Hello, dear readers! Today, we’ll be discussing the Western Cape’s preparedness for a potential total blackout due to the ongoing issues with state power utility Eskom. Although the probability of a complete grid collapse remains low, the provincial government has taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens in case of a […]

In a recent announcement, South Africa’s energy regulator, the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa), confirmed that the proposed 18.65% tariff increase would go ahead, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plea for reconsideration. The news comes as a disappointment to many South Africans struggling with ongoing load shedding and rising electricity costs. Breaking Down the Tariff […]

As South Africa continues to experience record power outages, businesses are increasingly preparing for the potential collapse of the country’s electricity grid, despite government assurances that such an event will not occur. Mining and telecommunications companies, retailers, and private hospitals are investing millions in batteries, solar panels, and generators to safeguard their operations as the […]

As load shedding continues to wreak havoc on South Africa’s infrastructure, tertiary institutions are among the hardest hit, incurring high costs to keep the lights on. Universities have had to fork out millions of rands on diesel to run generators, as they struggle to cope with power outages that have become a regular feature in […]

Energy experts are warning that 2023 may be the worst year on record for power outages in South Africa. This could have a significant impact on businesses, consumers, and food production prices. A report from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research shows that last year was the worst year for load shedding in the […]

As our country faces high stages of load shedding, there’s a lot of buzz about Eskom’s plans to prepare for schedules beyond Stage 8. Don’t worry, though; Eskom has taken steps to reassure us that a country-wide blackout isn’t in the cards. On Sunday, we enjoyed a brief respite from the escalating load shedding stages […]