Tag: South Africa

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 […]

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 – South Africa will see a temporary reprieve from rolling blackouts as Eskom suspends load shedding at 5:00 AM following a recovery in generation capacity and the replenishment of emergency reserves. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane reaffirmed that structural improvements in the generation fleet have contributed to a more stable […]

Sunday, 23 February 2025 – Eskom has announced the sudden escalation of Stage 6 load shedding from 1:30 AM, following a series of unit failures at key power stations. The latest crisis stems from multiple unit trips at Camden Power Station, which compounded the strain on an already fragile grid. Prior to this, Stage 3 […]

After 20 days of uninterrupted power supply, Eskom has announced the return of Stage 3 load shedding, citing what it calls “another temporary setback.” In a statement released earlier today, the power utility confirmed that load shedding will take effect from 17:30 on February 22 and will remain in place until further notice. Eskom has […]

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. has been relying heavily on its diesel-fueled open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) to avoid power cuts in South Africa, following delays in restoring key generation capacity. The utility reported that 2,685 megawatts of capacity, initially scheduled to return on September 23, failed to do so, prompting Eskom to activate its diesel units […]

Friday, 20 September 2024: Eskom has achieved a significant milestone, marking 177 consecutive days without load shedding, thanks to ongoing improvements in its generation fleet and operational strategies. This achievement is part of Eskom’s Generation Operational Recovery Plan, which has bolstered energy supply while reducing costs, especially in diesel expenditure. Efficiency Milestones and Diesel Savings […]

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 […]

In a significant move towards modernizing South Africa’s electricity sector, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This landmark legislation introduces sweeping changes aimed at fostering competition, ensuring energy security, and reducing energy costs across the nation. The newly amended Act revises the Electricity Regulation Act of 2006 to […]

Friday, 16 August 2024 – Eskom has successfully maintained its load shedding suspension for 142 consecutive days, a feat that includes 108 days of uninterrupted power supply throughout the winter period. Since the beginning of Eskom’s current financial year on 1 April 2024, there has been no load shedding, marking a significant achievement for the […]

Cape Town – Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced on Monday that South Africa’s power grid is set to receive a significant boost by the end of August, with an expected addition of 2,500MW from Eskom’s fleet. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, Ramokgopa detailed the upcoming contributions: “We are expecting Medupi […]