Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented on Monday afternoon, with varying stages of loadshedding implemented during the week.

[VooDooC]

At this rate I reckon we're going to have loadshedding everyday for well, forever. Get used to the idea of having no power for half the day, constant grid issues in Johannesburg with days without power due to rampant cable theft, burned out substations, overloads, etc.

 

[Bismuth]

At this rate I reckon we're going to have loadshedding everyday for well, forever. Get used to the idea of having no power for half the day, constant grid issues in Johannesburg with days without power due to rampant cable theft, burned out substations, overloads, etc.

As has been proposed before, they should just make Stage 8 permanent, at least we know what to deal with then.

 

[The_Right_Honourable_Brit]

As has been proposed before, they should just make Stage 8 permanent, at least we know what to deal with then.

Um, no thanks.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

At this rate I reckon we're going to have loadshedding everyday for well, forever. Get used to the idea of having no power for half the day, constant grid issues in Johannesburg with days without power due to rampant cable theft, burned out substations, overloads, etc.

 

[2023]

Unions flexed their muscles a little to hard this time. I don't think eskom even knows if it can get out of stage 4 anytime soon because of all this.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Unions flexed their muscles a little to hard this time. I don't think eskom even knows if it can get out of stage 4 anytime soon because of all this.

*too hard

 

[wbot]

Wtf

 

[joshuatree]

https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24...vir-fase-8-beurtkrag-se-burgemeester-20220703

Paywall, but the headline should be enough.

Can't copy the article in the app or otherwise.

 

[Napalm]

They should just have rolling Stage4 for everyone at the same time. to get stuff done quick. Let it run for like 4weeks. Get the parts, get the shifts in order, get the repairs done. All teams on board.

The public can then make plans, braai or run gas or candles or even USB LED lanterns with some powerbanks. Then get things ready to return to 100% working. Cause this thing of last 5-6years of having loadshedding @ random.. sometimes stage1 or 2 or 3 or 4. Then it's like loadshedding for 80-90days out of a every year. It sux.
Surely there must be a better way. Those guys get paid enough to do the work. No one at eskom is underpaid.

Rather get it done and fixed.

 

[Shi]

That's stage 6 for me tomorrow, unless CoCT can pull a rabbit out of a hat.

 

[BuckRogers]

Dark days ahead under this regime

 

[Dylan_G]

Wtf

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What app is this?

 

[wbot]

What app is this?

Load Shedding Notifier. Because Eskomsepush gave me problems.

 

[RedViking]

Eskom is bipolar.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

They should just have rolling Stage4 for everyone at the same time. to get stuff done quick. Let it run for like 4weeks. Get the parts, get the shifts in order, get the repairs done. All teams on board.

The public can then make plans, braai or run gas or candles or even USB LED lanterns with some powerbanks. Then get things ready to return to 100% working. Cause this thing of last 5-6years of having loadshedding @ random.. sometimes stage1 or 2 or 3 or 4. Then it's like loadshedding for 80-90days out of a every year. It sux.
Surely there must be a better way. Those guys get paid enough to do the work. No one at eskom is underpaid.

Rather get it done and fixed.

Laughing in radical blackier economic transformation.

 

[xcaliber]

They should just have rolling Stage4 for everyone at the same time. to get stuff done quick. Let it run for like 4weeks. Get the parts, get the shifts in order, get the repairs done. All teams on board.

The public can then make plans, braai or run gas or candles or even USB LED lanterns with some powerbanks. Then get things ready to return to 100% working. Cause this thing of last 5-6years of having loadshedding @ random.. sometimes stage1 or 2 or 3 or 4. Then it's like loadshedding for 80-90days out of a every year. It sux.
Surely there must be a better way. Those guys get paid enough to do the work. No one at eskom is underpaid.

Rather get it done and fixed.

Given its track record and the age of the fleet. We would need stage 4 for at least 5 years.

 

[am-user]

Parys is now at 3 full days(since Friday morning 7:30) without grid supply, so we'll gladly accept Loadshedding stage 6, as we are experiencing stage 666 (apocalypse level) ...

Eskom finally had enough of the Ngwathe municipality's non/partial payments.
Eskoms transformer blew up due to overload and no protection (again) and Eskom now hold the residents hostage for a payment from the municipality because Eskom claims not to have budget for the repair.

The whole of Parys has been without electricity, having the following consequences:
* sewerage works not working, and I'm pretty sure untreated effluent flowing into the Vaal river,
* The whole town being without water, including hospitals / clinics, old age homes, frail care units

Irrespective of who is at fault, it is a SNAFU without the SN. Although the SN can be argued as well

People / businesses with boreholes and electricity have resorted to making water available on the pavements / parking areas .
Some with transport and big containers are taking water to the frail / without transport.
Others are working via the Rotary Club to prepared meals for those who cannot cook, etc...

Some more: https://parysgazette.co.za/71130/min-tyd-oor-vir-eskom-antwoord-op-skikking/

*DRAFT MEDIA STATEMENT*

*Eskom ready to commence with Ngwathe repairs once payment is received*

*SATURDAY, 07 JULY 2022:* A quotation has been issued to Ngwathe Local Municipality for repairs required to restore supply to the Free State towns of Parys and Vredefort. This comes after overloading on Ngwathe’s network resulted in the tripping of Eskom’s equipment on Friday, 01 July 2022.
In meetings held on 01 and 02 July 2022, Ngwathe agreed to pay for the repairs. Eskom is ready to commence with the restoration work but have not received the promised payment from the Municipality.
Since 2018, Eskom has been in negotiations with Ngwathe to increase their Notified Maximum Demand (NMD) – the contracted amount of electricity supplied by Eskom to the Municipality. On numerous occasions, the Municipality has been warned that their continued exceedance of the NMD puts stress on Eskom’s equipment and that it will eventually result in damage to the Eskom network.
Eskom is not in a position to fund restoration of damages caused by a non-paying municipality and will therefore only proceed with the required work once the agreed payment is received.

*ENDS*

Massive governmental failure at basically all levels, from National (Dept Public Enterprises - Pravin Gordon), Provincial Gov not keeping munis in line), local government who over years plundered / mismanaged funds!
Viva Wakanda, VIVA!

 

[mojoman]

Parys is now at 3 full days(since Friday morning 7:30) without grid supply, so we'll gladly accept Loadshedding stage 6, as we are experiencing stage 666 (apocalypse level) ...

Eskom finally had enough of the Ngwathe municipality's non/partial payments.
Eskoms transformer blew up due to overload and no protection (again) and Eskom now hold the residents hostage for a payment from the municipality because Eskom claims not to have budget for the repair.

The whole of Parys has been without electricity, having the following consequences:
* sewerage works not working, and I'm pretty sure untreated effluent flowing into the Vaal river,
* The whole town being without water, including hospitals / clinics, old age homes, frail care units

Irrespective of who is at fault, it is a SNAFU without the SN. Although the SN can be argued as well

People / businesses with boreholes and electricity have resorted to making water available on the pavements / parking areas .
Some with transport and big containers are taking water to the frail / without transport.
Others are working via the Rotary Club to prepared meals for those who cannot cook, etc...

Some more: https://parysgazette.co.za/71130/min-tyd-oor-vir-eskom-antwoord-op-skikking/

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Massive governmental failure at basically all levels, from National (Dept Public Enterprises - Pravin Gordon), Provincial Gov not keeping munis in line), local government who over years plundered / mismanaged funds!
Viva Wakanda, VIVA!

Eskom will restore power to Parys, Vredefort when debt is settled

Eskom said it issued a quotation for the municipality and during meetings held this past week - Ngwathe agreed to pay for the repairs.

ewn.co.za

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Parys is now at 3 full days(since Friday morning 7:30) without grid supply, so we'll gladly accept Loadshedding stage 6, as we are experiencing stage 666 (apocalypse level) ...

Eskom finally had enough of the Ngwathe municipality's non/partial payments.
Eskoms transformer blew up due to overload and no protection (again) and Eskom now hold the residents hostage for a payment from the municipality because Eskom claims not to have budget for the repair.

The whole of Parys has been without electricity, having the following consequences:
* sewerage works not working, and I'm pretty sure untreated effluent flowing into the Vaal river,
* The whole town being without water, including hospitals / clinics, old age homes, frail care units

Irrespective of who is at fault, it is a SNAFU without the SN. Although the SN can be argued as well

People / businesses with boreholes and electricity have resorted to making water available on the pavements / parking areas .
Some with transport and big containers are taking water to the frail / without transport.
Others are working via the Rotary Club to prepared meals for those who cannot cook, etc...

Some more: https://parysgazette.co.za/71130/min-tyd-oor-vir-eskom-antwoord-op-skikking/

View attachment 1339874





Massive governmental failure at basically all levels, from National (Dept Public Enterprises - Pravin Gordon), Provincial Gov not keeping munis in line), local government who over years plundered / mismanaged funds!
Viva Wakanda, VIVA!

Try 14 to 20 days...

Simple solution. Community takes over?

 

[wbot]

My group 16 will be without power for 8hrs today.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1543635717024366596