Tag: Eskom

Urgent Warning on Electricity Scam Tactics Recent Advisory by Eskom: Eskom, the national electricity utility, has issued a critical warning to its customers, cautioning them against a growing trend of deceptive scams proliferating on social media platforms. These scams, primarily targeting prepaid electricity users, offer alluringly cheap electricity deals, luring unsuspecting customers into financial traps. […]

South African Government to Challenge Court’s Load Shedding Ruling In a recent development, energy experts have indicated that the government is likely to appeal a ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The court’s directive called for an end to load shedding at schools, hospitals, and police stations by January 31, a mandate experts […]

Johannesburg – Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, has once again revised its load shedding schedule, reflecting the ongoing challenges and unpredictability of the national grid. Latest Load Shedding Changes: Reason for Alterations: Schedule Overview: Public Advisory: Eskom urges South Africans to remain adaptable and vigilant, as the load shedding schedule may undergo further changes […]

Landmark Judgment in Energy Crisis: South Africa’s enduring power struggles take a new turn as the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) celebrates a significant legal victory. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled load shedding unconstitutional, calling it a breach of basic human rights. Numsa’s Stance: Majola’s Demands: Broader Implications: […]

Persistent Power Cuts: Eskom has confirmed that South Africans will face Stage 4 load shedding throughout the week, with a slight reduction to Stage 3 during daytime hours. Daily Schedule: Capacity Challenges: Eskom urges the public to stay updated and plan accordingly as they work to manage the ongoing power crisis. Accessing Load Shedding Schedules […]

Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, has revised its load-shedding timetable, offering some respite to consumers as it reduces the stages of power cuts for the upcoming weekend. New Load-Shedding Timetable: Improvements in Generation Capacity: Previous Schedule: Management of Emergency Reserves: Looking Ahead: Eskom’s decision to reduce load-shedding stages comes as a welcome development for […]

Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, has released its load shedding schedule for the upcoming weekend, indicating fluctuating stages of power cuts as the nation enters December. Staged Power Cuts: Current Power Grid Status: Background: Forecast: As Eskom navigates through these challenges, the power utility is implementing a dynamic approach to load shedding, balancing the […]

Johannesburg, November 30, 2023 – Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, has announced a significant change in its load shedding strategy, moving away from the rigorous Stage 6 to a more varied schedule that oscillates between Stage 3 and Stage 5. Updated Load Shedding Timetable: Eskom plans to release a more detailed, forward-looking schedule later […]

Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity provider, has escalated its load shedding strategy, intensifying the power outages this week due to acute generation capacity shortages and the urgent need to rebuild emergency reserves. Increased Load Shedding Schedule: The revised load shedding plan now involves a shift from the previous Stage 4 and Stage 6 rotation to […]

Ahead of Time: Eskom’s Kusile Power Station sees its Unit 2 reconnected to the national grid earlier than anticipated, delivering a crucial 800 MW boost. Operational Triumph: Daphne Mokwena, Eskom’s spokesperson, announced the early synchronization of Unit 2 on Tuesday, marking a win for Eskom’s recovery strategy aiming for a 70% energy availability factor by […]