Tag: stage 6

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 […]

South Africans’ Moment in the Spotlight: Time to Speak Up on Load Shedding Stages An Invitation to Participate: The national energy watchdog, Nersa, has flung open its doors to South Africans, inviting them to weigh in on the forthcoming load shedding stages set to be unveiled in November. This move follows Nersa’s unveiling of the […]

As winter’s cold grip tightens, South Africans are finding themselves in a chillingly familiar scenario. Eskom, the national power supplier, has a clear message: the load-shedding woes aren’t over. Brace for Darker Nights Eskom recently turned up the alarm, signaling the potential for even more severe stages of load-shedding. This request arises while residents are […]

#LoadsheddingUpdate Tuesday, 12 September 2023: The anticipated return to service of a generating unit each at Kendal, Matla and Matimba power stations has been delayed, necessitating the continuous implementation of #Stage6 loadshedding until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur. Insights from the Electricity Minister: At Sunday’s press briefing, Minister […]

Escalating to Stages 5 & 6 Brace yourselves as load shedding gets a notch tighter this week. Today’s Snapshot – 12th September 2023: Pattern Until Friday: Status of Units: Waiting for more? Eskom says to keep an eye out. “Another update will follow if there are significant twists,” they promise.

Behind the Blackouts As South Africa navigates the murky waters of Stage 6 load shedding, Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa pulls back the curtain, spotlighting Eskom’s maintenance shortcomings as the central culprit. Why the Power Outages? Eskom’s Efforts and Challenges While South Africa remains in the dark, both literally and figuratively, with the current Stage […]