Tag: Eskom

Amid improving generation capacity, Eskom tweaks its load-shedding schedule, providing relief for energy-weary South Africans. South Africa’s primary energy provider, Eskom, has issued an updated load-shedding schedule. The new scheme, set to begin at 4 PM today, 6th June 2023, ushers in Stage 3 load-shedding until midnight. Following this, a reprieve from load-shedding is granted […]

A tense economic scenario ensues as South Africa prepares to confront its latest GDP figures amid sweeping power cuts and inflation. In an environment characterized by the double blow of persistent power blackouts and soaring inflation, South Africa teeters on the brink of an economic free fall. A weakened rand, steadily climbing interest rates, and […]

June 5, 2023 In a direct response to pressing local government issues, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in an urgent call to action, urged the nation to tackle the service delivery bottlenecks hindering the progress of local governance. These obstacles range from skills shortages and governance lapses to a lack of accountability and insufficient consequences for failures. […]

A Break from the Darkness: Lowered Load Shedding this Week South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, comes bearing somewhat good news for the week. They’ve announced a temporary reprieve in load shedding due to an anticipated reduction in power demand and a boost in available generation capacity. Today’s Power Play: Stage 2 Load Shedding As of […]

China Steps Up with Aid to Diminish Power Disruptions Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced an exciting development: the Chinese government is set to send substantial aid to South Africa, including equipment such as solar panels and generators. These supplies, intended for installation at public institutions, aim to alleviate the effects of power outages. The […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, is seeking to challenge a recent court mandate demanding an exemption of key public services from electricity blackouts, a move they deem unrealistic. The Appeal Unfolds In response to a court ruling passed on 5th May, Ramaphosa and Gordhan have filed for leave to […]

As we navigate the power landscape, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, Eskom, foresees a temporary suspension of load shedding on Sunday, before reinstating stage 4 early next week. Schedule in a Nutshell Eskom anticipates stage 4 load shedding to persist until 16h00 on Thursday (1 June), which will then escalate to stage 6, as initially […]

The Fight Against Corruption As announced by Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, corruption continues to plague Eskom, with 1,952 corruption-related cases reported to the South African Police Service since April 2022. Presented during the ministry’s Budget Vote Debate at Parliament’s Good Hope Chamber, the details of these cases illuminate the struggle […]

Record Infrastructure Spending, Doubling Johannesburg and Durban Combined The Cape Town City Council has unveiled its ‘Building Hope’ budget for 2023/24, marking a groundbreaking increase in infrastructure expenditure. An impressive R43 billion is set to be disbursed over the coming three years – a figure that significantly overshadows the combined allocation of Johannesburg and Durban. […]

In his recent address to the National Assembly during The Presidency’s Budget Vote, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to solving the ongoing energy crisis and ending load shedding. Last year, Ramaphosa unveiled a detailed Energy Action Plan aimed at achieving energy security. The President created the National Energy Crisis Committee and appointed a […]