Tag: Eskom

A legal case being heard at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria involving 19 applicants, including political parties, trade unions, and other entities, could result in a total national blackout, warns former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. The applicants are fighting to declare load-shedding unconstitutional, with the case unfolding in two parts. Applicants’ Demands: […]

“South Africans rejoice as Eskom introduces revolutionary ‘EnergiLeap’ technology.” Johannesburg, South Africa – April 1, 2023 – South Africa’s leading electricity provider, Eskom, has announced a groundbreaking new solution to the ongoing load shedding crisis: a 25-hour uninterrupted power supply daily! According to the company, this game-changing solution will be made possible through the introduction […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured the public that the government is actively working to mitigate the impact of load shedding on different sectors of society and the economy. Speaking in Parliament, Ramaphosa emphasized that the government’s primary focus is on reducing the severity and frequency of load shedding through various interventions coordinated by the National […]

Brace yourself as Eskom cranks up the load shedding to stage 4. Check out the full schedule and stay prepared with our easy-to-scan guide: Load Shedding Schedule: A Day-by-Day Breakdown Behind the Scenes: Generation Capacity Updates Recent Power Station Developments Load Shedding Schedules for Major Metros Stay on top of the game by checking your […]

South Africa’s Energy Revolution: A Load Shedding Trigger JP Landman, political and trend analyst, argues that load shedding is catalyzing South Africa’s energy evolution. The frustration and negative impact of load shedding are propelling the country towards an energy revolution, with investments of around R1.5 trillion expected in the energy sector within the next five […]

A Beacon of Hope: Ramaphosa’s Commitment to Tackling Load Sheddingdding Woes President Cyril Ramaphosa shared an optimistic perspective on South Africa’s electricity crisis, highlighting the progress made by the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) in tackling the issue. However, no specific timeline or relief date for the country’s rolling blackouts was provided. The Current Load […]

Navigating Load Shedding: Your Weekend Schedule and Updates South Africans are facing a frustrating weekend as Eskom’s deliberate load shedding continues to fluctuate between different stages. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming schedule and related updates: Load Shedding Outlook Until Sunday Eskom’s interim spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, shared the load shedding outlook for […]

Eskom Announces Stage 4 Load Shedding: Here’s What to Expect Eskom, the power utility company, has reported that load shedding will escalate to stage 4 on Thursday (30 March) due to increased pressure on the grid. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect over the coming days: Load Shedding Schedule Overview Detailed Load […]

Quick Action on Energy Crisis: Government’s Electricity State of Disaster Plan As South Africa faces an electricity state of disaster, the government is taking swift action to alleviate the situation. The plan includes: Land Use Authorization and International Assistance To generate energy more efficiently, the government is expediting land use authorizations and seeking international assistance […]

South Africa’s Electricity Crisis: A Plan to Cut Load-shedding Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, is on a mission to resolve the country’s electricity crisis as quickly as possible. His approach includes visiting power stations, addressing underperformance, and urging South Africans to do their part. Power Station Visits: A Strategy for […]