Two big Eskom power stations could get life extensions
South Africa is considering extending the lives of some of its biggest coal-fired power plants as the government seeks to bolster the country’s long-term energy security amid a deepening crisis.
Kendal and Lethabo, two plants that...
Eskom announces load-shedding plans for the week — here is the timetable
Eskom has announced that it will continue running stage 4 rotational power cuts during evening peaks and early mornings, with stage 3 during daylight hours.
“Stage 4 load-shedding will continue to be implemented at 16:00...
Eskom reduces load-shedding after receiving diesel — here is the new timetable
Eskom has announced that it will reduce evening load-shedding between 16:00 and 05:00 to stage 3 until Monday after receiving diesel from PetroSA.
Power cuts will remain at stage 2 during the day from 05:00 to...
Thieving coal truck drivers caught at Kendal Power Station
Two truck drivers on contract with Eskom were arrested at Kendal Power Station after they were found in possession of stolen coal.
The utility said the perpetrators were caught after being stopped by security personnel while attempting...