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Friday, 7 March 2025 – South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has announced the implementation of Stage 3 load shedding from 14:00 today until Monday, 10 March at 05:00. The decision follows the loss of 2,700MW in the past 14 hours, which has placed additional strain on the national grid. According to Eskom, the power cuts […]

Johannesburg – Load shedding may soon be a thing of the past, as Eskom forecasts a summer with little to no power cuts. During a media conference at Megawatt Park, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane expressed optimism that the recent trend of no load shedding, which lasted 152 days through winter, is likely to extend into […]

Friday, 28 June 2024: Eskom has proudly announced that load shedding has been suspended for 93 consecutive days. This period of stability is a testament to the utility’s ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and performance of its coal generation fleet. Recent Performance and Outlook This streak of uninterrupted power supply is the longest since […]

JOHANNESBURG – Former Reserve Bank deputy governor, Kuben Naidoo, has issued a warning that load shedding could make a comeback if there is an increase in mining production in the coming months. Load shedding has been suspended for about three months, with the government taking credit for the reprieve seen by households and businesses. However, […]

Prepaid electricity users in Johannesburg are set to face a significant price increase in July 2024 as new rate changes come into effect. The City of Joburg’s approved structural changes to tariff structures will impact “normal” (non-indigent) prepaid electricity users with a R230 service and capacity charge, alongside pending tariff hikes. New Charges and Pending […]

Johannesburg’s City Power has implemented load reduction in parts of the city, posing a significant threat to local businesses. The utility has targeted areas with high electricity usage levels to prevent system overloads. Impact on Businesses While the primary impact of load reduction will be on residences, local businesses are also facing severe disruptions. According […]

City Power has announced stringent measures to reduce electricity consumption across Johannesburg. The measures come as the city’s power usage hits critical levels, threatening the stability of the grid. This announcement coincides with South Africa’s record 72 days without load-shedding, a feat last achieved between December 2021 and February 2022. Ripple Relay Systems and Illegal […]

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 […]

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The Handover: The Power Shift: From next Monday, Joburg’s City Power will have their hands on the load shedding button, bringing relief to residents who’ve been under the dark cloud of four-hour power cuts. What’s Changing?: “Areas that are load shed by City Power will remain on a two-hour schedule even during Stages 5 and […]