Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo, says eyes at the power utility are now firmly fixed on reaching a year without implementing load shedding – a target that is just slightly more than two months away. For the latest load shedding news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content This as Eskom reached … Read more
South Africa has enjoyed an uninterrupted electricity supply for almost a year now, with Eskom reporting no load shedding since March 2024. For the latest Eskom-related news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content The country, long accustomed to frequent blackouts, has seen the power utility achieve 294 days – and counting – of ‘lights on’ … Read more
Power has been restored to OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) following an outage on Thursday night. “[The] Airport’s electricity supply from the municipality has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate your cooperation,” the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said in a post on social media platform, X, on Friday. On … Read more
Eskom has now reached more than nine months without having to implement load shedding. This, the energy utility said, marks a significant milestone in its “commitment to providing reliable electricity to South Africa”. Eskom sticking to no power outage over summer promise “As of (Friday, 27 December) Eskom has successfully completed over 275 consecutive days … Read more
South Africa is currently experiencing the longest period without load shedding in the last five years. This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who briefed media on Monday. Eskom has marked more than 272 days without implementing the rolling power outages, with load shedding last implemented in March this year. “We … Read more
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is 2024’s SA Person of the Year for especially keeping the country load shedding-free this year. The Daily Maverick reported on 22 December 2024 that the Minister was given this title by its readers. They voted for him for emphasising on accountability, transparency and keeping load shedding … Read more
Eskom workers were injured on 12 December 2024 after an explosion at Matla Power Station, which left one of them critically injured, reported IOL. The power utility has since released a statement detailing the incident, which injured nine of ites employees. Eskom said a transformer had exploded at the Mpumalanga power station. MORE ON EXPLOSION … Read more
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, met with leaders from Tokologo Local Municipality, the Acting Premier of the Free State, and Eskom officials to address the pressing issue of municipal debt. This meeting, held as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between Eskom and municipalities, focused on finding solutions to the … Read more
Certain South African provinces are currently in a state of panic and chaos as millions of citizens are racing against time to ensure they have upgraded their prepaid electricity meters before the deadline on 24 November 2024. The pressure seems to be taking it’s toll on many who have reportedly tried to do the necessary … Read more
Eskom has announced a power outage in Lonehill on Friday, 29 November, from 8:00 to 22:00. The utility company will conduct essential maintenance on its distribution power lines during this period. Eskom urged residents to treat all electrical appliances live throughout the outage to ensure safety. “The interruption [power outage] is necessary to perform essential … Read more
