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Electricity Blackouts

SADC says it can end power shortages by 2019
Article
/ 25 July 2015

SADC says it can end power shortages by 2019

Southern Africa completed building nearly 2 000 megawatts of generation since 2014. It will finish a further 2 763 megawatts in 2015.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom silent on contingency plan for a national blackout
Article
/ 3 February 2015

Eskom silent on contingency plan for a national blackout

Eskom on Monday would not divulge what plans it has in the event of a national blackout.

By Sapaxxxx
Zuma: Electricity infrastructure cannot serve expanded citizenry
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Zuma: Electricity infrastructure cannot serve expanded citizenry

SA’s electricity infrastructure wasn’t designed to serve 11-million households, Jacob Zuma told the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

By Sapaxxxx
High risk of power failures, warns Eskom
Article
/ 7 January 2015

High risk of power failures, warns Eskom

Two of the power utility’s generators have failed, pushing up the risk of blackouts as engineers attempt to determine the cause of the breakdowns.

By Sapa
Does South Africa face an electricity grid collapse?
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Does South Africa face an electricity grid collapse?

Will South Africa’s electricity grid collapse, plunging the country into weeks of darkness? Experts say it is possible, but unlikely.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom: Rolling blackouts until generators fixed
Article
/ 8 December 2014

Eskom: Rolling blackouts until generators fixed

The power utility said they apologised for the power cuts, but blackouts would continue until three of its generators are fixed.

By Staff, Sapa and Staff Reporter
Congo freezes mining expansion projects amid electricity shortage
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Congo freezes mining expansion projects amid electricity shortage

The Democratic Republic of Congo has halted mining expansion projects due to a power shortage that has it considering a "load-shedding" schedule.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom declares electricity supply emergency
Article
/ 20 February 2014

Eskom declares electricity supply emergency

Power utility Eskom has again declared an emergency as four generating units developed "technical problems".

By Lynley Donnelly
Lights out in Jo’burg as City Power employees strike
Article
/ 5 September 2013

Lights out in Jo’burg as City Power employees strike

As several Johannesburg areas experience power outages, reports say some of City Power’s employees are on strike over changes in their work hours.

By Staff Reporter
In the township, an electricity gap can always be plugged
Article
/ 27 July 2012

In the township, an electricity gap can always be plugged

Cable theft is so rife in the townships that ordinary people have found "clever" ways of connecting to power illegally, writes Tiisetso Makube.

By Tiisetso Makube
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Article
/ 11 January 2012

Fedusa raises concerns about Eskom’s blackouts

Fedusa says it is worried that Ethe high risk of power outages announced by Eskom could affect households and businesses for the rest of the month.

By Janice Roberts
No image available
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Municipalities cash in on power

Municipal electricity costs are coming under fire as the state gears up to review South Africa’s electricity pricing policy.

By Lynley Donnelly
No image available
Article
/ 7 April 2011

Parts of northern Jo’burg without power

Power to northern Johannesburg suburbs would be partly restored by Thursday evening after an explosion inside a sub-station, an official said.

By Staff Reporter
Power crunch brings home China’s dilemma
Article
/ 29 September 2010

Power crunch brings home China’s dilemma

No TV. No internet. No air conditioning. Traffic lights off. Hospitals deprived of electricity.

By Jonathan Watts
Power cuts here to stay?
Article
/ 1 March 2010

Power cuts here to stay?

Power cuts may still be a reality for South Africans, despite sharp electricity price hikes, Nersa has said.

By Karabo Keepile
No image available
Article
/ 16 June 2009

Zambia hit by nationwide blackouts

Zambian power firm Zesco on Tuesday said it was working around the clock to restore electricity as the country experienced nationwide blackouts.

By Staff Reporter

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