Tag: South Africa

Landmark Judgment in Energy Crisis: South Africa’s enduring power struggles take a new turn as the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) celebrates a significant legal victory. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled load shedding unconstitutional, calling it a breach of basic human rights. Numsa’s Stance: Majola’s Demands: Broader Implications: […]

Persistent Power Cuts: Eskom has confirmed that South Africans will face Stage 4 load shedding throughout the week, with a slight reduction to Stage 3 during daytime hours. Daily Schedule: Capacity Challenges: Eskom urges the public to stay updated and plan accordingly as they work to manage the ongoing power crisis. Accessing Load Shedding Schedules […]

Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, has revised its load-shedding timetable, offering some respite to consumers as it reduces the stages of power cuts for the upcoming weekend. New Load-Shedding Timetable: Improvements in Generation Capacity: Previous Schedule: Management of Emergency Reserves: Looking Ahead: Eskom’s decision to reduce load-shedding stages comes as a welcome development for […]

Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, has released its load shedding schedule for the upcoming weekend, indicating fluctuating stages of power cuts as the nation enters December. Staged Power Cuts: Current Power Grid Status: Background: Forecast: As Eskom navigates through these challenges, the power utility is implementing a dynamic approach to load shedding, balancing the […]

Johannesburg, November 30, 2023 – Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, has announced a significant change in its load shedding strategy, moving away from the rigorous Stage 6 to a more varied schedule that oscillates between Stage 3 and Stage 5. Updated Load Shedding Timetable: Eskom plans to release a more detailed, forward-looking schedule later […]

Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity provider, has escalated its load shedding strategy, intensifying the power outages this week due to acute generation capacity shortages and the urgent need to rebuild emergency reserves. Increased Load Shedding Schedule: The revised load shedding plan now involves a shift from the previous Stage 4 and Stage 6 rotation to […]

Ahead of Time: Eskom’s Kusile Power Station sees its Unit 2 reconnected to the national grid earlier than anticipated, delivering a crucial 800 MW boost. Operational Triumph: Daphne Mokwena, Eskom’s spokesperson, announced the early synchronization of Unit 2 on Tuesday, marking a win for Eskom’s recovery strategy aiming for a 70% energy availability factor by […]

Urgent Update: Eskom shifts gears into Stage 6 load-shedding starting from 20:00 this evening, aiming to bolster depleted emergency reserves. Revised Schedule: After an intense power cut tonight, the utility will scale back to Stage 4, effective from 05:00 until the evening hours. Consistent Cycles: This alternating pattern between Stage 4 and Stage 6 will […]

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 […]

In a jarring announcement for energy consumers, Eskom confirmed that South Africa will face all-day Stage 6 load shedding starting Friday, signaling severe power generation setbacks. Unprecedented Power Shortages From midday Friday until the early hours of Monday, South Africans will grapple with escalated Stage 6 power outages. This drastic measure underscores the fragility of […]