Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 27 March 2023
Another positive start to the week for Eskom. Here's a look at this week's loadshedding schedule.
Viral News
Electricity minister applies ‘bottom-up’ approach to fixing Eskom
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 20 March 2023
A rare positive start to the week for Eskom. Here's a look at the updated loadshedding schedule.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 13 March 2023
Eskom confirmed loadshedding will reduced to Stage3 during morning peak periods from Wednesday. Here's a look at this week's timetable.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 6 March 2023
Eskom plans to switch between Stage 3 and 4 during morning and evening peaks this week.
Viral News
SA govt agrees to take on Eskom’s R254bn debt
It's said the debt relief will allow Eskom to procure more generation capacity.
News
Loadshedding this weekend: Stage 3 and 4 outages expected
Loadshedding is expected to switch between Stage 3 and 4 this weekend.
Viral News
Stage 16 loadshedding: Here’s what to expect if outages reach this level
Stage 16 loadshedding is Eskom's idea of a proactive approach to managing the power system but the utility will have to jump through hurdles and hoops to get this approved.
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Sikhonathi Mantshantsha: Eskom ‘spin doctor’ follows De Ruyter to the door
Eskom said Mantshantsha will be leaving at the end of February after serving during a 'difficult period'.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 27 February 2023
Eskom plans to kick off the new week at Stage 4 loadshedding. But, there are caveats.
Viral News
Calib Cassim named interim Eskom CEO: Here’s what we know about him
Calib Cassim was appointed as Eskom's interim Group CEO, following the dramatic exit of Andre De Ruyter earlier this week.
Viral News
Stage 7 loadshedding: Here’s why Eskom quietly increased power cuts
Eskom implemented Stage 7 loadshedding on two occasions this week without informing the public. Here's why.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 20 February 2023
Eskom confirmed, during a media briefing on Monday, 20 February 2023, that Stage 6 loadshedding will remain in place until further notice.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 13 February 2023
The loadshedding schedule for the week of Monday, 13 February 2023 will kick off at Stage 3.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 6 February 2023
This weekend, Eskom will switch between Stage 3 and 4. Here's the updated loadshedding schedule.
Viral News
Here’s how Eskom may benefit from a national state of disaster
A national state of disaster could go a long way in fast-tracking Eskom's recovery. Here's how.
Viral News
Rand Water warns of Gauteng reservoir blackout if loadshedding persists
If loadshedding continues at escalated stages, Rand Water warned, then Gauteng's supply and purification systems could "drop to a point of [crashing] and [become] almost impossible [to] recover."
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 30 January 2023
On Tuesday evening, loadshedding will be increased to Stage 6. Here's the updated schedule.
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DA march to Luthuli House: Road closures on Wednesday, 25 January 2023
The DA's march to Luthuli House is expected to affect traffic on these roads.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 23 January 2023
Ahead of the weekend, Eskom will sustain loadshedding at Stage 4 until further notice.
Viral News
North West chicken farmer sues Eskom over broiler mass deaths
Herman du Preez claims more than 40 000 of his broiler chickens died in an irrigation hub due to Eskom's rampant loadshedding.
Viral News
Eskom escalates loadshedding to Stage 4
The scaling up of the rotational power outages is due to challenges at some six power stations.
Lifestyle
UPDATE: Loadshedding schedule for weekend of Saturday, 10 December 2022 increased to Stage 5
Eskom reversed its earlier decision and increased loadshedding to Stage 5 until further notice.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 28 November 2022 confirmed
Loadshedding should remain at Stage 2, barring no further 'unexpected' breakdowns, Eskom says.
Lifestyle
Weekend loadshedding schedule confirmed: Here are the latest updates
Eskom says it will now reduce loadshedding during the night from Stage 4 to Stage 3 from 16:00 to 05:00 until Monday morning.
Crime
Thapelo Mnisi: Eskom bomb threat suspect released on bail
Thapelo Mnisi, the man accused of sending bomb threats to Eskom executives, was granted bail on Tuesday.
Viral News
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 21 November 2022 confirmed
Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented this week. Here's the complete schedule.
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Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 13 November 2022 confirmed
Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented this week. Here's the complete schedule.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule for week of Monday, 7 November 2022 confirmed
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented in the evenings this week.
Viral News
Kusile power station loses ‘Unit 1’ for months – What does this mean for loadshedding?
Kusile power station only has two units feeding power to the grid. Here's what the damage to Unit 1 means for loadshedding.
