Ramokgopa: Load-shedding helps Eskom not to overspend its diesel budget
/ 23 January 2024

Ramokgopa: Load-shedding helps Eskom not to overspend its diesel budget

Diesel is used to run the open cycle gas turbines which have been used to reduce the higher stages of power cuts

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Eskom’s diesel fate lies with the treasury
/ 25 November 2022

Eskom’s diesel fate lies with the treasury

The power utility can no longer pay its suppliers but a short-term solution is in place while the treasury comes up with a payment solution

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Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections
/ 27 October 2021

Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections

Stage four load-shedding rolled out to ensure the polls on Monday 1 November are energy secure

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