Tag: South Africa

Eskom is gearing up to transform its grid by lining up transformer suppliers to compete for R7 billion worth of contracts over the next four years. This initiative is crucial for adding new generation capacity to the grid. Massive Infrastructure Rollout Over the next decade, Eskom aims to procure 101 large-scale and various other transformers […]

Prepaid electricity users in Johannesburg are set to face a significant price increase in July 2024 as new rate changes come into effect. The City of Joburg’s approved structural changes to tariff structures will impact “normal” (non-indigent) prepaid electricity users with a R230 service and capacity charge, alongside pending tariff hikes. New Charges and Pending […]

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane Provides Update on Load Shedding and Strategic Plans Eskom has made significant strides in stabilizing its power generation, achieving a consistent reduction in unplanned outages. As of now, the utility has maintained 80 consecutive days without load shedding. However, Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane warns that the spectre of load shedding […]

Johannesburg’s City Power has implemented load reduction in parts of the city, posing a significant threat to local businesses. The utility has targeted areas with high electricity usage levels to prevent system overloads. Impact on Businesses While the primary impact of load reduction will be on residences, local businesses are also facing severe disruptions. According […]

Friday, 14 June 2024: Eskom announced that load shedding remains suspended for 79 consecutive days, thanks to ongoing improvements in the reliability and stability of its generation coal fleet. This is the longest period without load shedding since the stretch between 23 July 2021 and 6 October 2021. Key Performance Highlights Reduction in Unplanned Outages […]

Friday, 14 June 2024: Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane shared an update on the progress achieved during his first 100 days in office. His report detailed strides towards addressing Eskom’s business challenges and positioning the utility for future growth and sustainability. Key Focus Areas The first 100 days focused on: Marokane emphasized building blocks […]

Mining activity in South Africa showed a promising resurgence at the start of the second quarter, thanks to the suspension of load shedding and improvements at the ports. Mining Production Sees Growth Data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) revealed that mining production rose by 0.7% year-on-year in April. This is a significant improvement from […]

Since January, Eskom has replaced 400 transformers across South Africa damaged by network overloading due to electricity theft. As winter sets in, the increased demand for electricity exacerbates this issue. Electricity Theft and Network Overloading Eskom has identified several types of electricity theft contributing to network overloading: “Overloaded transformers as a result of electricity theft […]

As of November 24, 2024, many of South Africa’s 11.64 million prepaid electricity meters may stop functioning if they don’t receive a critical update in time. The urgency stems from a technical limit known as the TID Rollover event, which affects meters using Standard Transfer Specifications-compliant (STS) technology. Critical Deadline for Prepaid Meters Effective November […]

As Eskom celebrates 75 days without load-shedding, the longest stretch since December 2021 to February 2022, a deeper crisis looms. While the national power utility has significantly improved its generation capabilities, keeping breakdowns at bay and enhancing energy availability, it faces a critical issue: profitability. Eskom’s Financial Woes Despite the improved operational performance, Eskom is […]