Tag: Eskom

Friday, 07 June 2024: Eskom has confirmed that load shedding remains suspended for the 72nd consecutive day, reflecting significant strides in the reliability of its generation fleet. Key Developments and Performance Highlights Extended Suspension Generation Operational Recovery Plan Winter Forecast and Performance Key Performance Highlights Strategic Utilisation of Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) Preventing Network Overloading […]

City Power has alerted residents in several Johannesburg suburbs about the possibility of simultaneous load reduction and load shedding if electricity usage remains high during the winter months. Warning Issued by City Power City Power has cautioned that high electricity consumption in certain areas could destabilize the grid, especially during the peak winter demand. High-Usage […]

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved the new National Free Basic Electricity (NFBE) rate for 2024, which will take effect next month. What is the NFBE Rate? Purpose of Free Basic Electricity According to Nersa, free basic electricity is intended to provide essential electricity services to qualifying households. Funding and Distribution […]

Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Eskom has addressed a misleading social media post falsely claiming imminent load shedding. The utility dismissed the report as factually incorrect, attributing it to a politically motivated attempt to mislead the public just before the 7th General Elections. Eskom’s Steady Progress Reduced Diesel Usage Defying Critics Eskom’s recent performance has defied […]

Fixing Eskom’s Issues In a recent statement, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa highlighted an unexpected problem arising from Eskom’s recent success. While South Africa has enjoyed over 50 days without load shedding, fixing Eskom’s generation issues has led to new engineering challenges. New Engineering Problems The surplus electricity is causing new issues for Eskom. Engagement with […]

Eskom’s Milestone Achievement On Friday, May 17, 2024, Eskom announced that load shedding remains suspended for 51 consecutive days, a notable achievement reflecting the steady improvement in the reliability of its generation fleet. This period of stability is the longest since the stretch from December 5, 2021, to February 2, 2022. Generation Operational Recovery Plan […]

Milestone Achievement South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, marked a significant milestone on Thursday: 50 consecutive days without load shedding. This has been a welcome relief for citizens and businesses alike, providing a much-needed break from the frequent power outages. Eskom’s Strategy and Progress Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati spoke to Newzroom Africa, expressing cautious optimism. […]

The Battle Against Load Shedding In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed an optimistic message: the continuous suspension of load shedding suggests that the Energy Action Plan (EAP) unveiled in 2022 is yielding positive results. Energy Action Plan in Motion Back in July 2022, when South Africa’s energy problems were at their peak, President […]

In a clarifying stance, Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati has firmly rebutted the circulating speculations that the current cessation of load shedding, which marked 45 consecutive days without power cuts, is linked to the upcoming general elections. Debunking Theories Persistent Rumors: Amid a significant lapse in power outages—a rarity given the tumultuous past nineteen months where […]

As South Africa witnesses an unprecedented stretch of load-shedding-free days, continuing into early May, questions swirl around the sudden stability in the nation’s power supply. Amidst varied speculations—from electoral tactics to increased diesel use—some industry experts are pointing to foundational strategies laid down by former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. Unraveling the No Outage Phenomenon […]