This is the first time that the power utility has achieved an energy availability factor of higher than 70% since 2021
The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand
Critics suggest the utility has caved in to political pressure to keep the lights on at all costs ahead of the 29 May elections
Mbeki said it would be dishonest not to mention that some of the negative developments in the country’s governance over the 30 years of democracy were a result of negative actions by members of the ruling ANC.
But, extreme circumstances could see the implementation of stage five, power utility says
Criminal charges over the unlawful water tanker contracts are now being considered
Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation, electricity minister says
‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding, according to the report from the VGBE
Leader Bantu Holomisa launched the party manifesto on Saturday, also promising zero tolerance for corruption
The power utility needs to put in place mechanisms to get access to funds for the shift to renewable energy