Amid the prevailing power crisis in South Africa, the nation’s Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa offers a silver lining: predicting a notable reduction in load shedding stages by the close of this year and reassurance that Stage 6 will be a thing of the past come 2024. The Current Power Situation As it stands, South Africans […]

Capetonians to Cash in on Solar Surplus Cape Town, known for its stunning landscapes and picturesque beaches, is now set to lead the way in innovative energy solutions. In a pioneering move, the city becomes the first in South Africa to incentivize households and businesses to sell their surplus rooftop solar power. This year, through […]

Power Cuts Intensify: The Return of Stage 6 Load Shedding On Monday, the 29th of May, power utility giant Eskom has announced an escalation in load shedding to stage 6. The reason behind this drastic shift? A delay in reactivating ten crucial power grid units. Load Shedding Schedule According to Eskom, the schedule for Monday […]

Living under the oppressive cloud of relentless power outages, residents of Macassar, a suburb in Western Cape, have issued a desperate plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa. They are pleading for intervention to alleviate the darkness imposed by persistent load shedding. Persistent Load Shedding in Macassar Due to deteriorating Eskom infrastructure, Macassar, ironically, has turned into […]

In an effort to manage its ongoing energy crisis, South African power utility, Eskom, has announced that it will escalate load shedding over the next week. The nation will experience a rotation between stage 4 and stage 5 load shedding. The Upcoming Power Outage Schedule As per Eskom, the load shedding will kick off with […]

Even as the world shifts towards greener alternatives, the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa faces significant hurdles. The high costs associated with EVs, combined with an underdeveloped charging infrastructure, have left potential customers hesitant. Gasoline vs Electric: Shifting Preferences Deloitte’s 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study presents an interesting snapshot of the South […]

South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, Eskom, is taking strides towards transforming the nation’s energy landscape. Currently, it is in talks with the National Treasury to construct a 3,000MW gas-fired power station in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The catch? Eskom is determined to pull this off without adding to its borrowing. The Green Light amid Opposition Recently, […]

In a recent announcement, Deputy President Paul Mashatile underlined South Africa’s commitment to securing emergency power sources as a solution to the pressing issue of load shedding. The bold plan envisions utilizing power ships to alleviate power shortages, in addition to maintaining current power stations operational. Embracing Power Ships in the Battle against Load Shedding […]

Widespread Discontent Spurs Civic Action This past Friday saw an avalanche of dissatisfaction pour into the streets of Durban as residents banded together, voicing their protest against the eThekwini municipality’s forecasted hikes in electricity, water, sanitation, and other utilities rates. The Unite Durban Coalition: A United Front These impassioned locals congregated under the emblem of […]

On 1 March 2023, South Africa unveiled new solar incentives allowing homeowners and businesses to benefit from tax rebates on solar panel installations. The latest proposal initially offers these incentives for a limited time of two years, between 1 March 2023 and 28 February 2025. In this article, we will cover the factors businesses and […]