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City of Cape Town
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Would you let ESKOM control your electricity METER?

Load-sheddng respite
Business

Stage 4 and NO more: ESKOM promises load-shedding respite

Eskom aims at keep load shedding stages low this summer.
News

Eskom aims to keep load shedding low as possible this summer

City of Cape Town
News

Would you let ESKOM control your electricity METER?

Load-sheddng respite
Business

Stage 4 and NO more: ESKOM promises load-shedding respite

Eskom aims at keep load shedding stages low this summer.
News

Eskom aims to keep load shedding low as possible this summer

Worst day of the week for load-shedding
Business

Why TUESDAY is the WORST day of the week for load-shedding

By Ray Leathern26-09-2023 17:16

It’s almost inexplicable why Tuesday should be the worst day of the week for load-shedding. But it is, and here’s why …

western cape load shedding
News

Weather: Load shedding suspended in Eastern and Western Cape

By Nokwanda Ncwane26-09-2023 10:40

Following adverse weather conditions including widespread flooding, load shedding has been suspended in Eastern and Western Cape.

SA's largest poultry producer says the country is facing increased threats to its food security.
News

SA faces shortage of chicken

By Aphiwe Ngwenya22-09-2023 09:14

Have you noticed it’s getting harder and harder to find eggs in supermarkets?… Here’s why… Chicken may soon follow

load shedding
News

WATCH: Eskom suspends Load shedding to Friday [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga21-09-2023 09:33

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Eskom announced Load shedding was suspended at 02:30 until 16:00 today.

Watch Eskom reduces load shedding to Stage 3 video
News

WATCH: Eskom reduces load shedding to Stage 3 [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga20-09-2023 09:35

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Eskom announced the changes in Load shedding as it has lowered the load shedding status to Stage 3.

Ramokgopa says load shedding costs SA R1 billion a day
News

Ramokgopa: ‘Power cuts cost SA economy R1 billion a day’

By Nozibusiso Mazibuko17-09-2023 20:27

The Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, expressed that load shedding costs the economy R1 billion a day.

Watch Stage 8 load shedding is a possibility video
News

JUST IN: Load shedding DOWNGRADED to Stage 4 on Friday

By Thabo Baloyi15-09-2023 13:46

Eskom says Stage 4 load shedding was prompted by improvement in generation performance as well as lower weekend demand

load shedding
News

Tshwane: Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Friday

By Nokwanda Ncwane15-09-2023 06:59

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 6 load shedding until further notice. If you live in Tshwane, find the updated schedule below.

Watch Eskom has ramped up load shedding video
News

WATCH: Eskom ramps up load shedding to Stage 6 [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga12-09-2023 17:14

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 5 and 6 alternatively for the rest of the week.

Ramokgopa says load shedding costs SA R1 billion a day
News

Minister of Electricity reveals when load shedding might END

By Nozibusiso Mazibuko12-09-2023 10:31

Minister of Electricity in South Africa, had a news conference where he was explaining the load shedding situation in the country.

Eskom Coal
News

Eskom: Nine arrested for fraud – and STEALING coal at Kusile

By Thabo Baloyi09-09-2023 09:31

Eskom has condemned the theft of coal, which is one of its most important resources to try and keep the lights on

Watch Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 5 video
News

WATCH: Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 5 [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga08-09-2023 09:19

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Eskom has brought some relief to its customers after reducing loadshedding Stage.

springboks, sabc, rugby world cup, load shedding
Lifestyle

‘What about load shedding?’: SABC’s World Cup broadcast rights bring little joy

By Megan van den Heever07-09-2023 21:45

Springboks supporters will have to grapple with load shedding and just one third of the Rugby World Cup matches being broadcast on SABC.

Renewable energy
News

Load shedding: Renewable energy platform launched for SA businesses

By Nick Pawson06-09-2023 17:13

Local insurer Discovery has launched a renewable energy platform in South Africa to help mitigate electricity shortages.

Load shedding in Gqeberha
News

Gqeberha residents will soon be spared from load shedding

By Nick Pawson05-09-2023 18:41

A new load-curtailment project by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) will allow residents to use electricity during load shedding.

kgosientsho ramakgopa, load shedding, eskom, stage 6
Celeb News

Dancing in the dark? Minister’s moves irk Mzansi amid Stage 6 load shedding [watch]

By Megan van den Heever04-09-2023 20:50

No mood to dance: Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramakgopa was criticised over a recent viral video amid Eskom’s Stage 6 load shedding.

load shedding
News

Tshwane: Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Saturday

By Nokwanda Ncwane02-09-2023 08:20

Eskom is implementing Stage 4 load shedding. If you live in Tshwane, find the updated load shedding schedule below.

derek watts, carte blanche, memorial, load shedding
Celeb News

Load shedding? Power glitch hits Derek Watts memorial service

By Megan van den Heever31-08-2023 21:38

Load shedding strikes again? The memorial service of the late Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts was hit by a temporary power cut…

Manufacturer beats Eskom
News

Manufacturer wins interdict against load shedding – could this set a precedent?

By Nick Pawson29-08-2023 12:12

A manufacturing plant has won a court battle against power utility Eskom and the Mbombela municipality over load shedding.

load shedding eskom
News

Eskom tries to claw back costs, and Energy Users are not having it

By Nick Pawson26-08-2023 15:49

South Africa’s biggest energy users have opposed an application by power utility Eskom to try and recover costs.

Johannesburg private sector
News

Load shedding: Joburg secures 92 MW of power from private sector

By Nick Pawson24-08-2023 17:55

South Africa’s economic hub, Johannesburg, has secured 92 megawatts from four independent power producers (IPPs.)

China's donation has not been met with much enthusiasm from locals who are concerned the money will be misused by the ANC. Images via Twitter: @governmentza
Lifestyle

‘Let the looting begin’: SA reacts to China’s huge donation

By Marilynn Manuel23-08-2023 13:28

‘Cadres will eat nice, SA will pay the price. The usual,’ a local said about the money China donated to SA to help with the energy crises.

load shedding
News

Tshwane: Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Wednesday

By Nokwanda Ncwane23-08-2023 05:52

Eskom is implementing Stage 1 and 3 load shedding. If you live in Tshwane, find the updated schedule below.

Watch Full loadshedding operation in Gauteng Metro video
News

Eskom briefly SUSPENDS load shedding on Monday

By Thabo Baloyi21-08-2023 13:14

Don’t put away your candles away though – Stage 3 load shedding kicks in at 16:00, followed by Stage 1 from Tuesday at 05:00

load shedding
News

WATCH: Eskom’s new plan to deal with loadshedding [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga21-08-2023 12:19

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Eskom will introduce a new plan to deal with loadshedding in South Africa.

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