Tag: Cape Town

Friday, 7 March 2025 – South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has announced the implementation of Stage 3 load shedding from 14:00 today until Monday, 10 March at 05:00. The decision follows the loss of 2,700MW in the past 14 hours, which has placed additional strain on the national grid. According to Eskom, the power cuts […]

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 […]

April 30, 2024, Cape Town — Alan Winde, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Premier candidate for the Western Cape, today vowed to make the province the first in South Africa to eliminate load shedding. Addressing a gathering at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy, Winde presented a robust plan to […]

Heads Up for Residents: Koeberg’s Loud Drill Residents in and around Koeberg are in for a loud test this Tuesday. The Koeberg Nuclear Power Station has scheduled a full-volume siren test as part of its emergency preparedness. What to Expect: Why It Matters: Possible Re-tests: Stay Informed: Residents’ cooperation and understanding during this critical safety […]

City of Cape Town Takes Bold Steps with Independent Power Tender to Combat Load Shedding Cape Town’s Energy Revolution: In a major move to combat the frequent power outages known as load shedding, the City of Cape Town has launched an ambitious independent power tender. This significant step is part of a broader strategy to […]

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Highlight of the Day:Eskom is shining brighter these days, and load shedding’s dark days might just be behind us. Taking the National Assembly by Storm Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, took to the floor on October 24th with news we’ve all been waiting to hear. From Dim to Dazzling Introduced in […]

The Grand Unveiling Bold moves are being made in the energy sector. Just this week, the National Treasury took the covers off the much-anticipated Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme (EBB). This isn’t just another program — it’s a ticket to cleaner energy for small businesses and households itching to make a switch. From the […]

From Low to No Power Cape Town’s days of gloating about less severe load shedding as compared to other provinces may be numbered. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde recently forecasted a grim power situation for South Africans, attributing it to ongoing maintenance at the notorious Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Koeberg’s Troubles Long considered a symbol […]

Impact of Rising Electricity Tariffs Cape Town – The increasing cost of living in Cape Town, already a major burden for many, is about to get worse. As of July 1, municipal consumers are feeling the pinch of new electricity tariffs, representing a staggering 17.6% hike. According to the City, the new rates and tariffs […]