Tag: Minister of Electricity

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, […]

Load shedding is back on the schedule after just one day of relief, rotating between stages 2 and 3 until further notice. In this article, we’ll explore the current state of South Africa’s energy crisis, the government’s response, and the ongoing efforts to put an end to load shedding. A Brief Respite from Rolling Blackouts […]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaks out on the future of load-shedding As South Africans brace themselves for potential Stage 8 load-shedding this winter, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has a more optimistic outlook. During a recent visit to the troubled Kusile power station, Ramokgopa addressed the media and shared his thoughts on the country’s energy situation. […]

Load shedding is a hot topic in South Africa, with the devastating impact on the country’s economy taking center stage in recent court hearings. In this comprehensive analysis, we’ll explore the astonishing figures and facts related to load shedding in South Africa, as well as the ongoing court battle to end this practice. Load Shedding’s […]

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is confident that the country’s load shedding problems will be resolved, expressing his dedication to fixing the electricity issues at the heart of the matter. United Against Load Shedding “We are in this together; the problems with load shedding will be resolved,” Ramokgopa assured. He believes that collaboration between the government, Eskom, […]

Brace Yourselves: South Africa’s Electricity Crisis May Worsen, Warns New Minister South Africa’s recently appointed electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has issued a stark warning about the country’s escalating power crisis. With electricity outages already at a record high, the situation could deteriorate even further as winter approaches and demand rises. In an interview at Bloomberg’s […]

In a recent announcement, South Africa’s energy regulator, the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa), confirmed that the proposed 18.65% tariff increase would go ahead, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plea for reconsideration. The news comes as a disappointment to many South Africans struggling with ongoing load shedding and rising electricity costs. Breaking Down the Tariff […]