Eskom tender fraud conviction handed down in Middelburg
An Eskom tender fraud conviction has put a former buyer and her associates in the dock, with sentencing set for October and their assets now targeted.
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Eskom agrees 7% annual wage increase for employees in three-year deal
Eskom has agreed a 7% annual wage increase for employees in a three-year deal, with implications for the utility's restructuring finances and future NERSA tariff applications.
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Eskom will shut down its prepaid electricity system tonight: Here’s what you must know
Eskom has announced that its prepaid electricity vending system will go offline for maintenance on Thursday evening, leaving customers unable to buy electricity for at least eight hours.
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Eskom declares loadshedding-free summer after a winter of zero power cuts
Eskom has announced that South Africa is likely to enjoy a summer without loadshedding, after making it through winter with almost no blackouts — but critics warn the utility’s reliance on expensive diesel masks deeper problems.
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Eskom is reportedly maxing out on its diesel budget to avert loadshedding this winter
Eskom has kept loadshedding largely at bay this winter, but it has spent over half its diesel budget in just four months while Parliament considers amending its debt relief plan.
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Eskom is a month away from achieving zero loadshedding in winter
Eskom could achieve zero loadshedding this winter for the first time, thanks to improved power station performance and fewer breakdowns.
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Midrand power outage on Thursday, 17 July 2025: Here’s what you must know
Eskom has cut power in parts of Midrand for emergency maintenance, while other areas in Gauteng also face unplanned outages.
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Frustrations on boiling point in Soweto as Eskom struggles with escalating power outages
Eskom has failed to restore power in large parts of Soweto, with outages now stretching into a fourth day in some areas and no clear timeline for resolution.
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Soweto and surrounding areas suffer more blackouts on Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Several areas in Soweto and nearby townships remained without power on Wednesday as Eskom worked to restore service amid ongoing cable faults and grid overload issues.
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Eskom reports more power outages in these Gauteng areas on Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Eskom confirmed multiple power outages across Gauteng on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, due to cable faults and overloading, with repair efforts underway and no current loadshedding.
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Soweto struck by second power outage in a week
Soweto was hit by a second power outage in one week on Tuesday, as Eskom battles increasing faults and unplanned breakdowns across Gauteng.
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Eskom latest news: Utility reports stable grid amid warnings of looming loadshedding
Eskom has reported a stable power system in its latest update, but energy experts warn the risk of loadshedding remains due to high unplanned outages.
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Soweto rocked by power outage: Here’s what Eskom said
Parts of Soweto were left without electricity on Tuesday as Eskom technicians rushed to repair faults while concerns grow over the stability of the national power grid.
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Energy expert warns Eskom’s power grid is bound to collapse into loadshedding
Energy expert warns that Eskom’s power grid may soon collapse into loadshedding as unplanned outages rise above critical levels.
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Eskom loadshedding report for this week: Here’s what you must know
Eskom reports a stable power system despite winter pressures, with updates on generation capacity, outages, and the likelihood of loadshedding.
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What’s the likelihood of loadshedding? – Eskom issues latest forecast
Eskom says the power system is stable with low risk of loadshedding if unplanned outages remain below 13,000MW.
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Eskom provides latest update on likelihood of loadshedding
Eskom issues Power Alert saying the grid is stable but under pressure, warns that high unplanned breakdowns could bring Stage 2 loadshedding this winter.
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Power outages caused by torrential weather plunge these parts of KZN into darkness
Severe weather has triggered widespread power outages in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, affecting several towns and disrupting essential services.
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Eskom reports power outages in these parts of Gauteng on Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Eskom has confirmed several power outages across Gauteng on Tuesday, while warning that national loadshedding could return due to rising pressure on the grid.
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Power outage rocks Pimville: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has confirmed that technicians are working to restore power in Pimville after the second outage in five days affected multiple zones in the area.
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Eskom confirms power outages in these parts of Gauteng
Eskom has confirmed ongoing power outages in several parts of Gauteng, including Zandspruit, Ebony Park, Ivory Park, and Pimville.
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Eskom warns loadshedding is looming
Eskom has warned that loadshedding may return soon due to rising breakdowns and pressure on the national power grid.
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Eskom provides update on likelihood of loadshedding this weekend
Eskom has confirmed that the power grid is stable and that no loadshedding is planned for the weekend despite ongoing system constraints.
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Eskom shoots down 14-hour loadshedding reports as fake news
Eskom has dismissed widely circulated claims of a 14-hour loadshedding schedule in June, confirming that the national grid remains stable and loadshedding is suspended.
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Optimism remains for loadshedding-free winter
He explained that additional units have been synchronised to the grid since last winter, putting Eskom in a stronger position.
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Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding to prevent power grid collapse
Eskom has unexpectedly implemented Stage 2 loadshedding due to power unit delays and breakdowns, contradicting its earlier winter forecast of a stable electricity supply.
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Malatjie informal dwellers protest over Eskom removing illegal connections
Residents of the Malatjie informal settlement have launched a protest after Eskom removed illegal electricity connections in the area near Lanseria Airport.
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Eskom winter outlook 2025: Stage 2 loadshedding is the ‘worst-case’ scenario, Eskom says
Eskom says South Africa’s worst-case loadshedding scenario for winter 2025 is limited to Stage 2, as it continues to improve generation capacity and reduce outages.