Tag: stage 6

#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. AI was used to generate […]

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 […]

A Return to Power Woes South Africa found itself once again facing the intensity of Stage 6 load shedding. At the heart of the matter? Eskom’s challenges with its maintenance schedule and a sudden loss of two critical generation units. The Maintenance Dilemma Short-Term Strain for Long-Term Gain Seasonal Insights: From Winter to Summer Surprisingly, […]

“Stage 6 Load Shedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Tuesday until further notice.” Eskom’s recent announcement has left many on edge. The power utility shared that they’re cranking up load shedding to stage 6 – and it’s not just for a day or two. Key Points: Stay tuned, as Eskom promises further updates on […]

Eskom, the national power provider, declared that escalating demand has necessitated a surge in load shedding for Friday. Starting from 10h00 on Friday, Stage 4 load shedding will be rolled out, expected to endure until 05h00 on Saturday. Previously, the plan was to implement Stage 2 load shedding for the day. Fresh Load Shedding Timetable […]

The Ongoing Energy Struggle While winter load shedding has proven less devastating than initially predicted, the recent leap to stage 6 demonstrates that South Africa is far from resolving its energy predicament. This, unfortunately, does not bode well for the economy. As we rolled into this year, Eskom and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa cautioned of […]

In the midst of a heightened load shedding crisis, Johannesburg finds itself grappling with a significant increase in power failures. City Power, the city’s utility provider, has struggled to manage the sudden surge in outages across multiple districts, notably including Randburg, Alexandra, and Hursthill. Riding the Dark Wave: The Troubles of Randburg Randburg’s residents have […]

A Grim Power Forecast: Stage 6 Load Shedding to Linger, Threatening Weekend Tranquility South Africa’s power supplier, Eskom, has put forth a rather bleak forecast for the citizens: Stage 6 load shedding is set to mar the weekend’s peace and, worse yet, it will persist indefinitely. The key culprits, Eskom reports, are the amplified demand […]

Persistent Load Shedding Despite Warmer Weather South Africa has seen a slow, but steady, rise in temperatures following the fierce cold front that plunged the nation into a deep freeze earlier this week. However, despite the reprieve in weather, Eskom remains steadfast in its enforcement of Stage 6 load shedding, matching the severest curtailments the […]