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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 20 December 2024
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Eskom reports turnaround in 2025 amid warning signs of loadshedding’s return
For the 2024 financial year, Eskom faced dire circumstances, including a record-breaking 329 days of loadshedding and an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) that dipped to 54.56%.
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New electricity act will come into effect in January 2025: Here’s what you must expect
At the heart of the new law is the unbundling of Eskom’s role as the sole provider of electricity.
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 19 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 18 December 2024
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Here’s a real ‘Janu-worry’: Experts warn loadshedding could return in the new year
Experts warn that the stability witnessed during the summer months may falter under the pressure of increased energy consumption in January.
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City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 17 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 16 December 2024
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Lifestyle
Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 16 December 2024
With a peak demand forecast of 25,830MW and an available generation capacity of 27,929MW for this week, Eskom is well-equipped to meet electricity needs.
Lifestyle
Eskom power update for the weekend starting Friday, 13 December 2024
Eskom celebrates 261 days of uninterrupted power supply, with ongoing maintenance and reduced outages ensuring grid stability. Find out the latest updates.
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Matla Power Station incident injures nine, no impact on loadshedding outlook
Eskom reported that technical teams began inspecting the site at first light on Friday to determine the extent of the damage and plan the necessary repairs.
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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 13 December 2024
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Zama Zama threats delay power restoration in Carletonville
Eskom’s technicians have been working around the clock to expedite repairs, but threats from illegal mining activities in the area have hindered progress.
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 12 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 11 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 10 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 9 December 2024
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Lifestyle
Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 9 December 2024
With a peak demand forecast of 25,830MW and an available generation capacity of 27,929MW for this week, Eskom is well-equipped to meet electricity needs.
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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 6 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 5 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 4 December 2024
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Kusile fraud accused Trindade declared unfit to stand trial as case continues
The psychiatric assessment, conducted by experts at Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital, also highlighted Trindade’s frail physical condition.
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Sandton power outage persists as Eskom suspends City of Joburg disconnection
Eskom Gauteng confirmed the issue but has yet to provide an estimated time for restoration.
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City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 3 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 2 December 2024
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Lifestyle
Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 2 December 2024
Top-performing stations, including Medupi and Kusile, achieved over 70% EAF.
Lifestyle
Eskom power update for the weekend starting Friday, 29 November 2024
Eskom’s operational efficiency is bolstered by reduced unplanned outages, which have dropped to 9,672MW—3,168MW lower than the summer 2024 base case.
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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 29 November 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 28 November 2024
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Eskom converts 400,000 ‘zero buyers’ after successful KRN 2 system upgrade
Eskom’s efforts have significantly reduced the number of zero buyers to 1.7 million, down from a rolling average of 2.1 million over the past year.