Load-shedding could be with us another two years, says Eskom
It will take up to two years to see the full benefits of Eskom's recovery plan - until then, you can expect load-shedding, Eskom says. Spokesperson Dikatso Mothae said the utility's emergency response command and technical team has been working […]
Eskom to moves to stage 4 load shedding as some power stations start to flood
After losing additional generating capacity, Eskom announced on Monday morning that it would be moving to stage 4 load shedding from 10:00 until 23:00. In a power update, the utility said that the loss of additional generating units had increased […]
Eskom wants to hike electricity prices even higher
Eskom wants R27.2 billion to be added to power tariffs to account for the amount under-recovered in the 2018/19 period, the City Press reports. National energy regulator Nersa has published Eskom’s latest application for public comment, in which Eskom suggests […]
Stage 4 load shedding on Friday 6 December
They’re at it again. We reported earlier this morning that Eskom’s latest load shedding schedule pointed to something more chaotic than normal, and that certainly seems to be the case on Friday. It’s been confirmed that Stage 4 load shedding will […]
Load shedding risk for Sunday as Eskom warns of vulnerable system
Eskom warned that unplanned breakdowns could result in load shedding at short notice on Sunday. This is attributed to a vulnerable system, with generating plants performing at very low levels of reliability. "With unplanned breakdowns at 9 550MW as at […]
Eskom projects another R20bn full-year loss
Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza says the struggling power utility is projected to make a R20bn full-year loss for the 2020 financial year. The debt-laden parastatal reported a net loss after tax of R20.7bn for the 2019 financial year. It will announce its […]Eskom to switch off defaulting Free State municipalities
JOHANNESBURG - Eskom has warned the Free State municipalities of Mangaung, Mafube and Mantsopa that it will be switching off services from 3 December. The electricity shutdown is scheduled to take place from 6am until 8pm. The utility says this will allow the municipalities to reduce their debt. "Eskom recognises […]
New court case to decide if Cape Town can buy power outside of Eskom
The City of Cape Town says it will ask the courts for a declaratory order that will allow it to choose the type of power that it provides. The case – which is scheduled for 11 and 12 May 2020 […]
