Tag: South Africa

As South Africa enters another week of energy uncertainty, Eskom, the national power utility, finds itself delicately balancing between varying stages of load shedding. Critical Shutdown Adds PressureThe shutdown of Koeberg Unit 2, scheduled for Monday, 11 December, adds a layer of complexity to Eskom’s management of the power grid. This planned maintenance, while necessary, […]

Eskom’s Temporary Reprieve Extended JOHANNESBURG: Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, has announced a brief extension of the current load-shedding hiatus. The suspension of power cuts will continue until the early hours of Monday, 11 December 2023. This Week’s Load-Shedding Plan Reason for Higher Stages Current Power Status Note for ConsumersEskom urges consumers to stay […]

Johannesburg: In a recent development, Eskom, South Africa’s main power utility, has announced a brief respite from the persistent load shedding schedule for this weekend. Today’s Relief Looking Ahead to Sunday Weekly Outlook PendingEskom is set to release its weekly load shedding outlook tomorrow afternoon. Given the fluctuations in the schedule recently, users are advised […]

Eskom’s Load Shedding Update Current Load Shedding Scenario: Sunday’s Outlook: Looking Ahead to Monday: Past Weekend’s Experience: Operational Status: Eskom’s Advisory: Accessing Load Shedding Schedules We are pleased to inform you that accessing load shedding schedules tailored to your specific area is now simplified, thanks to Loadshedding.com. How to Access the Schedule: If you’re uncertain […]

Urgent Warning on Electricity Scam Tactics Recent Advisory by Eskom: Eskom, the national electricity utility, has issued a critical warning to its customers, cautioning them against a growing trend of deceptive scams proliferating on social media platforms. These scams, primarily targeting prepaid electricity users, offer alluringly cheap electricity deals, luring unsuspecting customers into financial traps. […]

South African Government to Challenge Court’s Load Shedding Ruling In a recent development, energy experts have indicated that the government is likely to appeal a ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The court’s directive called for an end to load shedding at schools, hospitals, and police stations by January 31, a mandate experts […]

Johannesburg – Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, has once again revised its load shedding schedule, reflecting the ongoing challenges and unpredictability of the national grid. Latest Load Shedding Changes: Reason for Alterations: Schedule Overview: Public Advisory: Eskom urges South Africans to remain adaptable and vigilant, as the load shedding schedule may undergo further changes […]

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 […]