Tag: South Africa

Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has projected load shedding for each week in the upcoming year, assuming a worst-case scenario of outages (planned and unplanned) exceeding 17,000 MW. In this article, we’ll examine the reasons behind the concerning forecast and possible solutions to minimize load shedding in the long term. The Red Alert Table Eskom’s […]

Dive into the world of load shedding in South Africa, where we discuss how it works, the scheduling process, and why it’s more severe during the winter months. Explore the factors that contribute to increased load shedding in colder seasons and learn how to plan accordingly. Load shedding has become an increasingly common occurrence in […]

National Treasury has addressed concerns surrounding its decision to grant Eskom a partial exemption on disclosing certain aspects of its financial records. Here’s what you need to know: The exemption details: Treasury’s rationale: The impact on transparency and accountability: Eskom’s request for exemption: Opposition to the exemption: Key quotes: To view the full Treasury statement, […]

Crime is increasingly straining power availability, with criminals using load shedding periods as their prime opportunity to strike. This criminal activity has widespread consequences, affecting: Craig Opperman, a senior regional manager at MTN, emphasizes that this issue plagues all mobile operators and can impact thousands of customers across networks. During a recent site visit in […]

Original article By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa South Africa’s energy crisis and load shedding have put a damper on manufacturing operations. To stay afloat, manufacturers must find ways to adapt, maximize efficiency, and minimize the impact of power cuts. The Energy Challenge Manufacturing is a significant contributor to South Africa’s […]

Load shedding in South Africa has caused a significant increase in generator noise complaints in close-knit communities, particularly in Cape Town. The City Health department has observed a substantial rise in these complaints: As winter approaches and load shedding shows no sign of stopping, the city is urging residents to be mindful of guidelines when […]

Eskom’s load-shedding outlook for the upcoming year looks grim, as the power utility predicts a generation capacity shortfall of over 2,000MW for most of the year. In this article, we’ll break down: Generation Adequacy Report: Risk Levels and Predictions Eskom’s Generation Adequacy Report for the medium term provides insights into the risk of load-shedding based […]

Cape Town’s Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has announced the City’s plan to issue its largest load-shedding protection tender to date. This 500 MW dispatchable energy tender is a critical component in the plan to shield residents from the first four stages of Eskom’s load-shedding within the next three years. The Key Takeaways: The 500 MW Dispatchable […]

Embattled power utility Eskom has been slapped with a hefty R950 million fine due to delays in planned maintenance at the Koeberg nuclear power station. The delays have raised concerns about the potential impact on South Africa’s power supply during the winter months. The R950 Million Penalty: What You Need to Know Winter Warning: Delays […]

South African consumers were left in shock on Thursday as the South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announced a significant 50 basis points increase in the repurchase rate, raising it from 7.25% to 7.75%. Consequently, the prime lending rate in South Africa has moved from 10.75% to 11.25%. The central bank’s aggressive rate hiking […]