Mabuza broke down the government’s plan to save a sinking Eskom.
For the sixth consecutive working day, we got a stark warning about load shedding. Now Eskom are convinced the lights are going off this afternoon.
Well, at least he didn’t sugarcoat it. David Mabuza has been telling Parliament why Eskom’s debt is likely to hit the half-a-trillion mark in the near future.
Instead of shedding a load, this former Eskom official shed a tear on Tuesday. Johann Bester lifted the lid on what life was like behind the scenes.
Venezuela was plunged into darkness last week, offering a dystopian view of what a country looks like when a power grid collapses.
Just how we wanted to start our week, right? Eskom have confirmed that there will be rotational load shedding on Monday “if necessary”.
Eskom were swindled out of billions by a US construction firm, who have been allowed to carry out repairs to the troublesome Kusile plant they initially built.
The debt currently owed will balloon as more and more households turn to defiant alternatives.
You load shedding notice for Friday, 8 March.
The reduced tariff hikes will do nothing but drive customers away and set a precedent for further hikes.
Our electricity is getting more expensive, and Eskom have been granted another reprieve. But Natasha Mazzone has nothing but disdain for this hike.
A tough outing for the outgoing president.
When Eskom get what they want, it tends to hit the general public hard. Here’s how much the new electricity prices could end up costing us.
For most, the belt cannot be fastened any tighter.
This feels more like a tariff heist than a tariff hike: Eskom have managed to get an increase, but Nersa didn’t give them everything they wanted.
It’s happening again. Eskom have warned South Africans that there’s a “high risk” of load shedding for the remained of Thursday. Candles at the ready.
Eskom are currently between a rock and a hard place, according to the experts. Watch Nersa deliver their verdict via a live stream here.
They’re at it again: Eskom have forecast a “high risk” of rotational load shedding for Wednesday. Things aren’t looking great for the utility.
The revelations about Eskom are pouring in from the state capture inquiry. Natasha Mazzone believes their secret deals with China are “risky business”.
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan back to save the day.
In the middle of Tuesday afternoon, Eskom have decided to put us all on edge with this latest announcement: Load shedding may be on its way…
Eskom, which is gripped by fierce operational failings, formed the basis of discussion for most of last week’s hearings.
Tongues are wagging all across Mzansi after trucks delivering coal to Eskom caused massive tailbacks in Mpumalanga. Some feel its a sign of a sinister plan.
If you find yourself in the bad books of Busisiwe Mkhwebane, she’s going to kak you out publicly. Here’s why she’s upset with Eskom, SANDF and the Treasury.
This is an alternative approach to dealing with South Africa’s mounting energy issues.