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Eskom confirms power cuts

Planned power cuts will occur every other day except Sunday from next week, Eskom confirmed on Friday. ”Predictable and scheduled load shedding that will typically average two to…

Eskom warns of risk of load-shedding

While power supply was expected to remain steady over the long weekend, there was still a risk of load-shedding, Eskom said on Friday. Spokesperson Erica Johnson said in a…

Eskom wants 53% tariff hike

Eskom has applied for a 53% hike in electricity tariffs, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa announced on Tuesday. It said it had received the application earlier in…

Eskom power boss replaced

Eskom has removed the man in charge of its power stations, the <i>Business Report</i> said on Tuesday. Ehud Matya has been replaced by Brian Dames, another Eskom executive, who…

High probability of load shedding on Friday night

Eskom has issued a warning of a high probability of load shedding on Friday night. ”The risk of load shedding remains high during the peak period this evening — 6pm to 9pm — when…

Eskom says there’ll be power for World Cup final

Eskom has issued a warning that there will be a high probability of load shedding Friday morning. This was due to a shortage of generating capacity Eskom was experiencing at…