If Eskom’s legal challenge is successful, electricity costs could double in two years.
President Cyril Ramaphosa claims 2 000MW of power was lost due to an act of sabotage which contributed to the load shedding crisis.
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has shot down claims that the recent load shedding was an act of sabotage led by disgruntled workers.
The travesty of Eskom has brought together the most powerful people in South Africa, as they plan a route out of the darkness caused by week-long load shedding.
We can’t keep the lights on in South Africa, but that hasn’t stopped Eskom from funneling power to Zimbabwe – it’s a Christmas present SA can ill-afford.
When is load shedding not load shedding? There has been all sorts of confusion on Wednesday, after a “speed wobble” forced Eskom into a statement.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to rake Eskom over the coals during a crisis meeting this morning.
Renewed calls for alternative energy sources as experts warn of severe economic impact of load shedding.
Eskom released a statement to address the spread of fake news in the aftermath of Stage 6 load shedding.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy released a statement stating that an Independent Power Producer (IPP) could solve ongoing load shedding.
Eskom are struggling to keep the lights on in December, and people are concerned about Christmas Day: There are four key areas to consider here…
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday accused Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of sabotaging Eskom.
Ramaphosa’s globetrotting has been cut short this week. The President is flying home to hold crunch talks with Eskom, whose future hangs by a thread.
As the country contends with Stage 6 load shedding, we take a look at the history of power cuts.
If Eskom fails to get a grip on load shedding, it might affect Cape Town’s water supply, the City warned.
Three stalwarts of the energy industry have chimed in on Tuesday. It’s argued that a lawsuit could be filed against Eskom for their load shedding fiasco.
Hundreds of tourists were left marooned at the top of Table Mountain on Monday, as Stage 6 load shedding gripped the country. Nowhere is safe…
The president has tasked Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan with providing regular updates on Eskom’s operational capacity.
A casual attitude won’t fix Eskom’s problems, nor will it keep the public happy. Pravin Gordhan has been criticised for his response to Stage 6 load shedding.
Eskom says that it is hard at work returning flooded stations, coal mines and conveyor belts back to ‘normal’.
Eskom and their explanations: You might not be very impressed by them, but these are the excuses the utility have given for Stage 6 load shedding.
Don’t look John Steenhuisen in the eye this evening, whatever you do. A host of politicians have queued to berate Eskom over Stage 6 load shedding.
With Eskom announcing that Stage 6 load shedding is in effect from 9 December 2019, the future is looking pretty dark right about now. Here’s what could happen if Eskom rolls out Stage 8.
When the “Eskom Se Push” app doesn’t know what Stage 6 load shedding is, it means trouble. Medupi Power Plant has a new chapter in its history of failure.
Lost for words? We were, for a little while – now we’ve been hit by an unprecedented Stage 6 load shedding schedule, this is what it means for Mzansi.