Tag: Eskom

As an experienced journalist, I understand the importance of keeping a finger on the pulse of the latest news updates to provide readers with accurate and unbiased reporting. One of the most pressing issues in South Africa currently is the phenomenon of load shedding, which has become all too familiar for the country’s citizens. In […]

In a recent announcement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana informed MPs that he has withdrawn the controversial Eskom exemption from the Public Finance Management Act, at least for the time being. This decision was made to facilitate further discussions with the auditor-general and Eskom’s auditors. Why was the exemption granted in the first place? The exemption, […]

Overview: Introducing Rural Maintenance: The Dispute: Why Eskom is Worried: Frankfort as a Testing Ground: Contrasting Frankfort with the Rest of the Nation: A Crucial Judgment Ahead: Company Background: This legal battle between Rural Maintenance and Eskom in the Johannesburg High Court could have lasting implications for the future of IPPs in South Africa. As […]

Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has projected load shedding for each week in the upcoming year, assuming a worst-case scenario of outages (planned and unplanned) exceeding 17,000 MW. In this article, we’ll examine the reasons behind the concerning forecast and possible solutions to minimize load shedding in the long term. The Red Alert Table Eskom’s […]

Dive into the world of load shedding in South Africa, where we discuss how it works, the scheduling process, and why it’s more severe during the winter months. Explore the factors that contribute to increased load shedding in colder seasons and learn how to plan accordingly. Load shedding has become an increasingly common occurrence in […]

National Treasury has addressed concerns surrounding its decision to grant Eskom a partial exemption on disclosing certain aspects of its financial records. Here’s what you need to know: The exemption details: Treasury’s rationale: The impact on transparency and accountability: Eskom’s request for exemption: Opposition to the exemption: Key quotes: To view the full Treasury statement, […]

Eskom’s load-shedding outlook for the upcoming year looks grim, as the power utility predicts a generation capacity shortfall of over 2,000MW for most of the year. In this article, we’ll break down: Generation Adequacy Report: Risk Levels and Predictions Eskom’s Generation Adequacy Report for the medium term provides insights into the risk of load-shedding based […]

Stage 4 load shedding is set to continue this week. Here’s the latest schedule, along with some updates on Eskom’s current situation. Load Shedding Schedule: Eskom will continue this pattern until further notice, and any significant changes will be announced. Eskom’s Struggles: Eskom’s Recent Challenges: Stay tuned for more updates on the load shedding situation […]

Cape Town’s Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has announced the City’s plan to issue its largest load-shedding protection tender to date. This 500 MW dispatchable energy tender is a critical component in the plan to shield residents from the first four stages of Eskom’s load-shedding within the next three years. The Key Takeaways: The 500 MW Dispatchable […]

Embattled power utility Eskom has been slapped with a hefty R950 million fine due to delays in planned maintenance at the Koeberg nuclear power station. The delays have raised concerns about the potential impact on South Africa’s power supply during the winter months. The R950 Million Penalty: What You Need to Know Winter Warning: Delays […]