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Living under the oppressive cloud of relentless power outages, residents of Macassar, a suburb in Western Cape, have issued a desperate plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa. They are pleading for intervention to alleviate the darkness imposed by persistent load shedding. Persistent Load Shedding in Macassar Due to deteriorating Eskom infrastructure, Macassar, ironically, has turned into […]

In an effort to manage its ongoing energy crisis, South African power utility, Eskom, has announced that it will escalate load shedding over the next week. The nation will experience a rotation between stage 4 and stage 5 load shedding. The Upcoming Power Outage Schedule As per Eskom, the load shedding will kick off with […]

Even as the world shifts towards greener alternatives, the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa faces significant hurdles. The high costs associated with EVs, combined with an underdeveloped charging infrastructure, have left potential customers hesitant. Gasoline vs Electric: Shifting Preferences Deloitte’s 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study presents an interesting snapshot of the South […]

South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, Eskom, is taking strides towards transforming the nation’s energy landscape. Currently, it is in talks with the National Treasury to construct a 3,000MW gas-fired power station in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The catch? Eskom is determined to pull this off without adding to its borrowing. The Green Light amid Opposition Recently, […]

In a recent announcement, Deputy President Paul Mashatile underlined South Africa’s commitment to securing emergency power sources as a solution to the pressing issue of load shedding. The bold plan envisions utilizing power ships to alleviate power shortages, in addition to maintaining current power stations operational. Embracing Power Ships in the Battle against Load Shedding […]

Widespread Discontent Spurs Civic Action This past Friday saw an avalanche of dissatisfaction pour into the streets of Durban as residents banded together, voicing their protest against the eThekwini municipality’s forecasted hikes in electricity, water, sanitation, and other utilities rates. The Unite Durban Coalition: A United Front These impassioned locals congregated under the emblem of […]

In what was intended as a final offer, power utility Eskom has been faced with firm rejection of their latest salary proposal by three major trade unions. This deadlock prompts a fourth round of negotiations set for June, veering away from the traditional three-round negotiation model. Negotiations: A Timeline Eskom’s dialogue with its recognized trade […]

In an effort to manage ongoing energy challenges, Eskom has projected a dynamic load shedding scheme for the upcoming weekend. Eskom’s Strategy On Friday afternoon, Eskom unveiled its plan, disclosing that intermittent load shedding stages are in store for the weekend. Stage 5 is slated to initiate from 4pm on Saturday, extending until 5am the […]

A combination of economic turbulence and concerns over interest rates drove the South African rand to plummet to a record low, falling to R19.8279/$ on Thursday night. This significant decline sees the currency having shed nearly 26% of its value over the last year. Recent developments, notably US allegations of South Africa arming Russia, have […]

In an innovative leap towards stabilizing power supply, the City of Johannesburg will implement a load-shedding exclusion plan for key stakeholders and essential services starting in June. This development is part of the city’s concerted strategy to safeguard livelihoods, invigorate local economic activity, and ensure the city remains an attractive hub for investment. This update […]