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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Mteto Nyati says South Africa cannot afford to buy out Eskom's transmission

    Mteto Nyati says South Africa cannot afford to buy out Eskom's transmission grid Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati has said the utility's transmission assets will "come at a price" that the South African government shouldn't be spending right now. Speaking to 702, Nyati emphasised that the utility...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom explains how smart meters will help it crack down on electricity theft

    Eskom explains how smart meters will help it crack down on electricity theft Eskom is rolling out smart meters to eliminate load reduction in South Africa, and people whose meters show any unusual usage could face hefty fines and disconnection. The power utility has embarked on an ambitious...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom's 2026 electricity generation could be at same level as in 1996

    Eskom's 2026 electricity generation heading for same level as in 1996 An analysis by MyBroadband shows that Eskom’s electricity production in 2026 is on track to drop to levels last recorded before 1996. The power utility recently announced a major milestone in improving the performance of its...
  5. Luis

    Eskom won't fine residential customers for failing to register their solar systems by 30 September 2026

    Eskom backs down on R30,000 fines for people with unregistered solar panels Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena has reportedly confirmed that the utility won't fine residential customers or cut their electricity supply for failing to register their solar systems by 30 September 2026. This was...
  6. Luis

    Clarens in the Free State used an app to avoid load-shedding in 2023

    Small Free State town pioneered a unique way to protect South Africa's electricity grid A small Free State town with a famous brewery and a biker culture has pioneered a unique way to protect South Africa's electricity grid. At the height of load-shedding in 2023, Clarens began operating a...
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    • clarens electricity grid energy eskom load-shedding
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. Luis

    Adverse weather cripples electricity infrastructure in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape

    Extreme weather conditions cause power problems in South Africa Extreme weather conditions have disrupted the electricity supply in several parts of South Africa, including Johannesburg and parts of the Eastern Cape. Johannesburg power utility City Power has experienced a high volume of outage...
  8. Luis

    Vast majority of schools struggling without power are in Eastern Cape

    397 schools in South Africa hit with prolonged or total electricity outages There are 397 schools in South Africa that have faced either prolonged or total electricity outages, with the vast majority in the Eastern Cape province. The figures were revealed by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe...
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    • electricity eskom laetitia arries minister of basic education siviwe gwarube
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  9. Luis

    Eskom is much stronger under Marokane than it was under De Ruyter

    Eskom goes from zero under André de Ruyter to hero under Dan Marokane When André de Ruyter left Eskom in February 2023, the power utility was at its lowest point. Three years later, it is in a much stronger position. De Ruyter served as Eskom's CEO from January 2020 until February 2023, a...
  10. B

    Caused by: Eskom’s debt has forced the power utility to implement significant annual electricity tariff increases, making electricity unaffordable

    Lawlessness of Illigal connections is Caused by: Eskom’s debt has forced the power utility to implement significant annual electricity tariff increases, making electricity unaffordable for many of the country’s poorer residents.
  11. Anthro

    Planned Maintenance: City of Cape Town 16 (+) Hours

    We where impacted today while they fault-find, there is a leakage somewhere in the area(s) apparently.
  12. Luis

    Cape Town to spend R6 billion over three years to reduce Eskom supply

    Cape Town spending R6 billion on its Eskom escape plan The City of Cape Town has revealed plans to spend R6 billion over the next three years to reduce its reliance on Eskom power. The metro's mayoral committee member for energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, said the move would help lower...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    ESP launches South Africa's "live status page"

    ESP launches South Africa's "live status page" EskomSePush (ESP) has launched an online dashboard that tracks electricity, water, and Internet disruptions across South Africa. ESP co-founder Dan Southwood-Wells announced the new dashboard on LinkedIn on Monday, 12 July 2026, calling it a "live...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Koeberg radiation contamination events caused by dislodged plug and burnt-out cord

    Koeberg radiation contamination events caused by dislodged plug and burnt-out cord Eskom has revealed that two recent radiation contamination incidents at Koeberg nuclear power plant were caused by a dislodged plug and a burnt-out electrical cord on portable ventilation units. In the past...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    One Eskom union thinks 7% salary increase is not enough

    One Eskom union thinks 7% salary increase is not enough A wage dispute between Eskom and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is heading to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA). This comes after NUMSA rejected Eskom's offer of 7% annual...
  16. Luis

    South Africa's Electricity Minister on expanding South Africa's grid

    Electricity minister's message about fixing South Africa's economy with electricity network upgrade Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has warned that South Africa's grid expansion project won't benefit the economy as intended unless the country advances industrial and skills...
  17. Luis

    Dan Marokane: The risks in restructuring South Africa's electricity market

    Eskom CEO's message about big electricity changes in South Africa Eskom CEO Dan Marokane has highlighted several key risks associated with the restructuring of the South African electricity market. In a column published in Business Day, Marokane warned that the changes could result in market...
  18. Luis

    Scepticism about gas-to-power plants in South Africa

    Bad news about Eskom's gas plan EE Business Intelligence manager and energy expert Chris Yelland remains sceptical about the economic feasibility of gas-to-power plants in South Africa. A recent analysis also found that an alternative peaking power technology is already substantially cheaper...
  19. Luis

    1.1 million South Africans freed from load reduction

    Eskom beats its own targets Eskom's progress in its efforts to end load reduction, which has already freed 1.1 million customers from the power cuts, has far exceeded expectations. Responding to parliamentary questions, electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said load reduction would be...
  20. Luis

    Former President alleges Eskom management intentionally engineered load shedding

    Thabo Mbeki makes damning allegations about Eskom management Former President Thabo Mbeki alleged that Eskom managers intentionally allowed the power utility to descend into load-shedding to exploit tender processes. It was one of the major allegations made by Mbeki during his speech at the...
  21. Luis

    Concerns about R2,400 registration fee for Emfuleni residents with solar power

    R2,400 fee for people with solar panels on their roofs in a Gauteng municipality Civil rights group AfriForum has raised concerns about the Municipality of Emfuleni's proposed plan to introduce a R2,400 once-off fee and R463 monthly charges for residents with solar power. Emfuleni is a...
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