Tag: Load Shedding

In the face of mounting criminal actions against South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, the Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has made a significant announcement. Out of nearly 2,000 reported cases, a special investigative team has arrested 126 individuals. Eskom’s Criminal Crisis Eskom has found itself the target of multiple criminal cartels, triggering calls from political […]

In a move that could significantly impact the pockets of consumers, the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is recommending an overhaul of South Africa’s electricity pricing system. This proposed reform aims to bolster the grid’s shift towards greater reliance on renewable power, aiding the nation’s progress towards a more climate-resilient future. PCC’s Genesis and Mandate Established […]

Load shedding has become a near-daily reality for South Africans, a persistent reminder of the challenges the country faces in meeting its energy needs. But, rather than simply viewing this as a predicament, we can see it as a catalyst for change, a clarion call to reshape South Africa’s energy policy in ways that will […]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed optimism on Friday over the improving performance of the nation’s power stations, highlighting that the energy availability factor had climbed to 60% for the first time since September of the previous year. This milestone reflects the government’s rigorous efforts to boost the national grid’s megawatt capacity. Scaling Back Load Shedding […]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa sheds light on an intriguing and concerning issue that contributes to South Africa’s load shedding problem: the delay caused by middlemen during the procurement of essential components for Eskom’s fleet. Ramokgopa estimates that this issue reduces Eskom’s output by an average of 2,800MW, equivalent to three stages of load shedding. The […]

South Africa’s electricity utility, Eskom, plans to implement a new load shedding schedule over the coming weekend, characterized by lower stages and continuing morning suspensions. However, load shedding will escalate to stage 1 during the daytime. Friday’s Load Shedding Eskom has announced that stage 3 load shedding will begin at 16:00 on Friday and will […]

In the face of ongoing power outages that have been crippling South Africa since 2008, top brass at the nation’s presidency laid out a bold plan to revamp the energy sector over the next decade. The country’s strategy focuses on repairing aging coal-fired power plants and accelerating private renewable energy projects, aiming for an addition […]

When the lights go out in South Africa due to load shedding, it doesn’t mean your taste buds have to suffer. In fact, the circumstances present a unique culinary opportunity to reconnect with traditional cooking methods, experiment with off-the-grid recipes, and enjoy delectable, no-electricity meals. Welcome to the world of Load Shedding Cuisine! The Adventure […]

In an extraordinary meeting held this week, South African government officials and key business sector representatives convened to construct a comprehensive plan. The agenda? Tackling head-on the challenges besieging the nation. Under the rally cry of “removing obstacles to inclusive economic growth and job creation,” the meeting marked a historic collaboration between sectors. Top Priorities […]

South Africa’s electric public utility, Eskom, has recently made an unanticipated announcement: there will be no daytime load shedding until further notice. The progression from the perilous Stage 6 load shedding to Stage 3 or potentially lower, particularly during the winter season, has offered an unexpected sigh of relief. The Unexpected Downshift Only a few […]