Electricity Supply
latest news & developments
No load-shedding in sight as Eskom forecasts stable winter supply
Eskom says South Africa is unlikely to experience load-shedding between April and August, citing improved plant performance, fewer breakdowns and reduced diesel use
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: Electricity and Energy
SCORE: B+ A remarkable milestone under Ramokgopa’s leadership is an impressive and sustained electricity supply record, with over 196 consecutive days without loadshedding for…
Economy 2025: A GNU hope, but ports, rail and water crisis likely to hinder growth
The country’s ports and rail systems are shambolic, but GNU and a pause in load-shedding have elicited some optimism
Eskom not pulling the plug on Johannesburg, says Ramokgopa
The ‘challenges’ being experienced in the metro were no different to those in other municipalities, the minister said
Practical steps to stop load-shedding and secure electricity security
SA is in a state of emergency regarding power supply and must act accordingly with quick and decisive interventions
Build infrastructure to support the fourth industrial revolution
Technology has the potential to solve many of the country’s social problems such as electricity production and the eradication of pit latrines
‘Eskom is not the Vatican so pay up or get cut off’
The electricity generator is done with compassion and, backed by a court ruling, could do more than interrupt power in non-paying municipalities.
Gigaba warns of tight electricity supply until winter
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says electricity supply will be extremely tight from April to July to complete maintenance.
Eskom warns of tight electricity supply ahead
Eskom has urged South Africans to cut down on their electricity use as supply will be tight over the next few days.
Electricity ‘extremely tight’ for next three days, warns Eskom
As businesses and schools reopen on Wednesday, the power utility has warned that the national electricity grid will be under extreme pressure.
Eskom scores as consumers switch off
Private users are responsible for 60% of energy savings on the back of soaring power tariffs, writes Lisa Steyn.
Pretoria power to be restored on Thursday
The power supply to the Pretoria West area was expected to be restored by Thursday afternoon, the city said on Wednesday.
Power plant blast threatens supply
The lights may go off again, despite plans for beefing up capacity.
Eskom build programme on track, says minister
Eskom has spent more than R75,5-billion on the capital investment programme since 2005, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Tuesday.
Africa power projects seen on track despite crisis
The global financial crisis is not threatening power investment projects seen as vital to Africa’s development and major deals are still on track.