Eskom warned that electricity disruptions could take place if wage negotiations do not go smoothly next month. Is load shedding looming?
Eskom’s tariff hikes are suffocating the economy, which needs a reliable and affordable supply of electricity, if it is to grow.
It’s not expected that sufficient alternative power sources will be operational until about 2026, so electricity cuts look set to stay.
One of Eskom’s service providers claims that the electricity utility owes it billions of rand and is threatening to withdraw its services.
eThekwini Municipality has announced its proposed property rates and electricity price increases in its draft 2021/22 budget.
Brace yourself if you receive electricity directly from Eskom. The energy provider is increasing its tariffs.
Consumers will have to pay about 15% more for electricity from April but poor residential customers will continue to be supported through Eskom’s free basic electricity programme.
On Thursday, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa gave Eskom the go ahead to increase electricity prices by 10% from 1 April onwards.
Eskom has been given the green light to recover billions from energy consumers. In just two months’ time, electricity prices will rise sharply.
Ceres in the Western Cape has been left without electricity – not due to load shedding this time – but due to a fatal helicopter crash.
The protesting residents blocked roads and set vehicles alight. Electricity disconnection is understood to be at the heart of grievances.
The power utility can now source nearly 25% of its electricity needs from outside sources. But load shedding isn’t going away yet.
The 8.6 million electrification project started in 2017. Eskom will celebrate the electrification of 190 households in Smokedown on Friday.
Local and district municipalities had to answer to protesters on Monday. On Tuesday morning, the R33 bore the brunt of their dissatisfaction.
Eskom CEO Andre de Ryter has also said the country should be in a better position in September 2021, to produce electricity and reduce the power cuts
Eskom said that Nersa having concurred with the determination that 11 813 MW worth of infrastructure is required has come at a good time.
According to Eskom, its debt continues to grow despite price increases. It has, therefore, suggested that prices may be too low to begin with.
The move is almost certain to ignite strong opposition from green lobby groups which have for years advocated for compliance with laws and regulations already in place.
Eskom has apologised to customers for inconveniencing them and also urged those affected to turn off all electrical appliances pending the restoration
This RFP is expected to attract investment in the region of R40 billion.
Eskom, in their 73-page summons, outline how and when they believe Koko and former executives looted the SEO of R3.8 billion.
The struggling power utility will be focusing on key areas in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where there has been a surge in illegal electricity connections
Eskom are happy, but it’s not great news for the rest of us. The firm will reclaim R69bn in funds, and a tariff increase is now nailed-on.
Due to public outcry, the City of Joburg has taken a decision to withdraw the proposed tariffs for pre-paid electricity. Other tariffs have been reduced.
Metros all across the country increased tariffs on electricity, water, refuse and rates, asking consumers to pay more for services.