Tag: Eskom

South Africa’s energy crisis has been a pressing issue for years, with many solutions being considered to address the country’s electricity shortages. However, one potential solution that is often overlooked is the role that foreign investors could play in helping to alleviate the crisis and reduce Eskom’s debt. Recently, there has been an uptick in […]

Eskom Shocks Nation by Suspending Load Shedding Eskom made a surprise announcement last Saturday, suspending load shedding between 11h00 and 17h00, with plans to revert back to Stage 3 load shedding at 17h00. According to Eskom, the suspension was due to a decrease in electricity demand. Eskom had previously warned that load shedding would continue […]

The Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has raised concerns about the difficult choices that must be made by the Cabinet regarding trade-offs between meeting climate goals and ensuring energy security in South Africa. The country committed to an ambitious nationally determined contribution (NDC) at COP26, which involves reducing carbon emissions to combat global warming. Meeting […]

The Easter weekend is a time for people to come together and celebrate with family and friends. It’s a time when we can take a break from our hectic lives and enjoy some downtime. Unfortunately, in South Africa, this year’s Easter weekend comes with the added stress of load shedding. For those who don’t know, […]

Load-shedding has been a major issue for South Africans over the years. The unpredictable blackouts can disrupt businesses, cause traffic havoc and force many households to light candles and endure the discomfort of being without power. However, hope is on the horizon with the recent revelations by South Africa’s Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. During […]

South Africa’s energy crisis has been a topic of debate for years, with frequent power cuts and blackouts disrupting the lives of millions of citizens, damaging the economy and undermining investor confidence. Many factors have been blamed for the crisis, including poor management, inadequate investment, and an ageing infrastructure. However, one factor that has received […]

South Africa could face a stage 10 load-shedding crisis this winter if Eskom’s power generation capacity doesn’t improve, warns Electricity Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa. In a recent briefing, the minister explained that Eskom’s energy availability factor (EAF) averages at 53%, resulting in a significant gap between generation capacity and demand, with the power utility expecting a […]

South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis is causing significant disruptions to the lives of ordinary citizens, including power cuts that leave entire households in the dark, hampers businesses and results in students missing out on their education. The crisis has been an issue in South Africa for years, with the country failing to match rising demand […]

As load shedding continues to haunt small businesses in South Africa, entrepreneurs are struggling to keep their businesses afloat in a worsening economic climate. According to recent reports, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of South Africa’s economy, contributing to more than 60% of employment and accounting for a third of the country’s […]

Eskom has announced plans to reduce power cuts over the Easter weekend! Although stage 4 load-shedding will start at 16:00 on Wednesday, 5 April 2023, it’ll only last until the early hours of Friday, 7 April, after which it’ll drop to stage 1. However, load-shedding will continue into the long weekend and increase to stage […]