Eskom Suspends Load Shedding Following Generation Recovery and Reserve Replenishment

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 […]

Eskom Suspends Loadshedding for 177 Days Amid Efficiency Gains and Diesel Savings

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 […]

Eskom Predicts a Load-Shedding-Free Summer

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 […]

President Ramaphosa Signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into Law

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 […]