Tag: Minister of Electricity

Over the weekend, residents in City Power’s jurisdiction voiced their frustrations online about excessive power outages, with claims of Stage 8 load shedding swirling after unexpected hours in the dark. City Power, however, has firmly rejected these assertions. No Stage 8 Load Shedding In the face of public discontent, City Power’s spokesperson Isaac Mangena responded […]

Power Crisis Deepens as Eskom Ramps Up to Stage 4 In an alarming development, Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, has intensified load shedding measures to stage 4, as of Wednesday morning at 02:31, signaling a dire shortfall in both emergency reserves and generating capacity. This indefinite shift to higher load shedding stages underscores the […]

Johannesburg – South African power utility Eskom has announced an uptick in load shedding measures beginning Tuesday, 21 November, attributing the surge to the shutdown of two key generating units. Elevated Load Shedding Stages: Continuing Disruptions: Eskom plans to maintain this alternating schedule of Stage 2 and 3 load shedding indefinitely, indicating a strained power […]

Eskom Escalates to Stage 3 CutsAmid a dire shortage of generation capacity, South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has announced an intensification of load shedding measures, moving to stage 3 until the early hours of Saturday. This comes as the utility grapples with unplanned outages totaling 17,391MW, further hampered by delays in returning units, including the […]

Dire Economic Impact of Power CutsMinister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, delivered a stark message to Parliament: the power crisis is not just about keeping the lights on, it’s a threat to the nation’s economic and social fabric. Ramokgopa painted a grim picture, estimating that the economy could hemorrhage up to […]

In a swift response to internal pressures, President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly on the verge of resolving the conundrum over the extent of Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s authority with Eskom, as per ANC insiders. The African National Congress (ANC) has signaled that the expansion of Minister Ramokgopa’s powers, a key figure in the battle against […]

Load Shedding Update: This Week’s Load Shedding Pattern: Analyst Insight: Eskom assures the public of improved generating capacity and is committed to providing updates on the power situation as they evolve. Accessing Load Shedding Schedules We are pleased to inform you that accessing load shedding schedules tailored to your specific area is now simplified, thanks […]

Headlines at a Glance: Weathering the Power Storm: A Glimmer of Growth Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana gave a nod to the resilience of the nation’s economy, noting it grew by a modest 0.9% even amidst the most intense load shedding seasons we’ve seen. Quite a feat! Looking Through the Economic Telescope: Godongwana didn’t sugarcoat things. […]

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 […]

Shifting Gears in Power: Winter weather is creeping in and Eskom is responding. The power behemoth announced a restructured load shedding game plan, with stages 2 and 3 coming into play to stock up on emergency reserves for the approaching cold snap. Here’s the Play-by-Play: “After nine days of stellar generation performance and zero load […]