Stage 6 load-shedding returns
Eskom increased load-shedding from stage 3 to stage 6 in the early morning on Sunday, 23 February 2025.
"Eskom regrets to announce that stage 6 load-shedding was implemented at 01:30 due to multiple unit trips at Camden Power Station and will continue until...
Construction of key World Bank-funded coal rail line to Majuba disrupted by severe theft
A World Bank Group-funded effort to increase train access to a power plant in South Africa’s coal-rich region has started to significantly backslide as criminals target the country’s rail system...
Eskom warns of load-shedding at short notice as six units break down
Eskom has warned that it may need to implement stage 2 load-shedding at short notice on Monday evening between 18:00 and midnight due to a shortage of generation capacity.
The state-owned power utility has suffered breakdowns...
Eskom CEO André de Ruyter answers the big question — What went wrong?
Poor project management, cash flow problems, and underestimating the extent of the neglect at some power stations are major reasons why Eskom’s maintenance programme has not gone according to plan.
South Africa is currently...
Show us Eskom’s maintenance records: DA
Democratic Alliance MP Natasha Michael on Tuesday demanded Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown supply Parliament with all maintenance records for the Majuba power station in Mpumalanga
Eskom promises increased power, less blackouts
The risk of blackouts was low on Wednesday due to the increased generating capacity at the Majuba power station, Eskom said
We need more info on Eskom power stations: DA
A constant and clear flow of information is needed from Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown and Eskom about the Majuba power station