Tag: Energy crisis

There’s a flicker of hope in the otherwise dark tale of Eskom’s load-shedding this winter, as the severity of the power cuts seem to be on a surprising decline. The Unexpected Contributors: Rooftop Solar and Cooler Operating Temperatures Hein Vosloo, former senior manager of Eskom transmission, recently shed light on a few factors leading to […]

South Africa’s long-standing power crisis, marked by recurrent load shedding episodes, poses significant challenges to the nation’s economic stability. It’s a multifaceted problem with effects cascading across industries, from mining and manufacturing to small businesses and households. Let’s embark on a deep dive into the real economic impact of load shedding and explore potential solutions […]

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the South African Minister of Electricity, is setting his sights on the far East, as he is scheduled to embark on a research expedition to Vietnam this week. The objective? To uncover potential solutions to the ongoing issue of load shedding that plagues Eskom, South Africa’s largest power utility. Vietnam’s Energy Feats: A […]

For students and educators across South Africa, load shedding has presented a unique and significant challenge. With unexpected power cuts disrupting the flow of education, it’s clear that adaptive strategies are needed. Let’s explore how load shedding impacts education and how we can overcome these learning barriers. The Impact of Load Shedding on Education The […]

Wayne Duvenage, CEO of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, alongside energy specialist Chris Yelland, has voiced apprehensions regarding certain South African regions seemingly evading load-shedding without necessary regulatory sanctions. These insights came in response to a Rapport’s Sunday newspaper piece. A Load-Shedding-free Haven? Rapport delved into the growing trend of residents bragging about load-shedding exemptions, with […]

Eskom, the national power utility, has announced that it will once again halt load shedding during daylight hours this week. However, evening power outages will continue at stage 3. Week’s Load Shedding Schedule: This pattern will persist until further notice, stated Eskom. Despite equipment malfunctions surpassing Eskom’s safety net plan of 15,000MW, the suspension of […]

When it comes to connecting power to the grid, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has expressed concern that South Africa is being left in the dust by other nations. The minister raised these concerns at the Presidential Climate Commission’s quarterly meeting, following a presentation by Rudi Dicks, the head of the project management office in […]

The lights go out. The fridge hums to a stop. You’re in the middle of a blackout, courtesy of load shedding. Unpredictability is a key part of the load shedding experience in South Africa. But it doesn’t have to spell doom and gloom. With the right gadgets and a preparedness plan, you can still keep […]

In the face of mounting criminal actions against South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, the Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has made a significant announcement. Out of nearly 2,000 reported cases, a special investigative team has arrested 126 individuals. Eskom’s Criminal Crisis Eskom has found itself the target of multiple criminal cartels, triggering calls from political […]

In a move that could significantly impact the pockets of consumers, the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is recommending an overhaul of South Africa’s electricity pricing system. This proposed reform aims to bolster the grid’s shift towards greater reliance on renewable power, aiding the nation’s progress towards a more climate-resilient future. PCC’s Genesis and Mandate Established […]