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South Africa is on the brink of load shedding yet again, as Eskom continue to struggle with power generation this week. Here’s what you need to know.
While the system remained extremely constrained and vulnerable, the objective was not to implement load-shedding on Sunday.
The power grid remains “extremely constrained and vulnerable”.
Eskom have implemented a new round of load shedding, which is set to continue on Friday. The firm say that another bout of power cuts are “highly likely”.
Eskom are effectively stood at the bar in the week before payday, buying rounds for their mates they know they can’t afford – here’s who owes them money.
The power could well go out before the end of Wednesday, as both Eskom and City Power have accepted that there’s now a serious chance of load shedding.
“The electricity system will remain severely constrained until at least Thursday. This is due to the loss of some generational units over the weekend,” says Eskom.
It’s getting to a point where we’re considering an Amish lifestyle, just to save ourselves the inconvenience. Eskom is hinting at a return to load shedding.
The resident’s reason that they can’t afford the current rates due to unemployment.
Residents had their food spoiled after the power was off for three days.
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Mboweni, as expected, has had some harsh words for the power utility.
Malusi Gigaba has, apparently, had his finger in every state capture-themed pie going. Details of his alleged contribution to Eskom’s woes were shared on Tuesday.
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, aims to break Eskom’s monopoly.
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The DA has asked MP’s to put their “differences aside” and support the introduction of this Bill as South Africa’s energy security “depends on it”.
This Bill allows the Finance Minister to transfer money to Eskom without any pre-conditions to be met.
Energy expert Ted Blom is leading the fight against Eskom’s bid to jack-up our electricity prices, suggesting that the utility want to double their tariffs.