Tag: Eskom

Load Shedding Paralyzes Over 400 South African Courts Load shedding is causing significant issues for South Africa’s judicial system, with more than 400 courts unable to function when the power goes off. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: Efforts to Address the Problem Minister Lamola has taken several steps to mitigate the impact of load […]

Power Outages Plague South African Farmers: A Case Study of Chicken Farmer Herman Du Preez North West Province-based chicken farmer Herman Du Preez is still reeling from the loss of 40,000 broiler chickens that suffocated due to power supply disruptions in Lichtenburg earlier this year. *South Africa’s power generation struggles have led to rolling power […]

Eskom’s Load Shedding Forecast The upcoming winter’s load shedding forecast looks rather grim, but Eskom is confident that it will not reach Stage 6. Despite their optimism, independent analyst Clyde Mallinson has a more pessimistic outlook. Eskom’s Expectations Eskom’s projections are based on: In hot weather, Eskom’s coal-fired power stations experience “load losses,” resulting in […]

Get Ready for Stage 3 Load Shedding This Week: New Schedule and Expectations Eskom, the power utility, has recently announced the return of stage 3 load shedding this week, starting on Monday, 27th March. Despite reduced load shedding over the past week, power cuts are expected to worsen as South Africa moves into the Winter […]

Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Ministers’ Comfort During Blackouts Over a period of four years, taxpayers have paid more than R7 million to ensure uninterrupted power at the homes of ministers and deputy ministers during rolling blackouts. The public has also covered other expenses, including: Investigating the Ministerial Handbook These expenses have come to light […]

The Koeberg nuclear power station’s extension project, designed to prolong its lifespan by 20 years, is now 45 days behind schedule. This setback will leave South Africa without one 920MW unit for the entire winter season, adding further strain to Eskom’s power grid. Minister of Electricity Confirms Delay After meeting with Koeberg management, Minister of […]

Minister’s Assurance: No Power Cuts Beyond Stage 6 Newly appointed Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, calms South African citizens’ fears regarding escalating power cuts this winter. Here’s what you need to know: Kusile Power Station Visit During his visit to the Kusile power station in Mpumalanga, Ramokgopa emphasized: Technical Problems, Not Corruption According to Ramokgopa, […]

Adapting to Load Shedding: South Africans Turn to Power Solutions As load shedding continues with no resolution in sight, South Africans are actively seeking ways to cope with these ongoing power disruptions. Takealot, a popular online retailer, has observed a significant increase in sales for load shedding mitigation products, including rechargeable light bulbs and petrol […]

Load-Shedding Update: Stages 2 and 1 Scheduled for the Weekend Eskom has provided an update on load-shedding for the upcoming weekend. Here’s what you need to know: Weekend Schedule at a Glance: Current Power Utility Status: Recent Developments: Ongoing Issues: Eskom has expressed gratitude to all South Africans for their continued efforts in using electricity […]

When scheduled blackouts first appeared in 2007, they were seen as a temporary fix. However, over a decade later, load shedding remains an ongoing challenge for South Africa’s socio-economic landscape. In response, businesses must adapt their strategies to minimize the impact on their employees and operations. The Impact of Load Shedding on the Economy and […]