Eskom Gauteng load reduction continues this week as maintenance outages hit Soweto and Cosmo City
Eskom implements nine-hour maintenance outages in Soweto and Cosmo City as Gauteng load reduction continues through 20 April 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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New data shows Eskom is struggling to contain unplanned breakdowns
Energy analyst Chris Yelland warns that Eskom’s unplanned breakdowns remain dangerously high, risking more loadshedding despite earlier improvements.
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Loadshedding in Cape Town: Live schedule updates for March 2025
The City of Cape Town has not yet announced any planned outages for March 2025, with updates expected in the coming weeks.
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Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for March 2025
Eskom confirms loadshedding remains suspended but experts warn that challenges may still arise in March.
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Eskom warns of imminent loadshedding: Here’s what you must know
Eskom has issued a warning about a high risk of loadshedding after six generation units broke down, just hours after celebrating Kusile Unit 6’s return to the grid.
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Eskom achieves crucial milestone in ending loadshedding
According to Eskom’s statement, Kusile Power Station—now operational with all six units—will contribute 4,800MW to the grid once fully functional.
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Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding due to generation unit failures. Here’s what this means for consumers.
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Eskom suspends loadshedding as concerns grow about Koeberg Unit 2
Eskom has suspended loadshedding after recovering 3,000MW of power, but concerns remain about Koeberg Unit 2’s prolonged outage.
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Stage 3 loadshedding is in effect: Here’s what we know
Eskom has implemented Stage 3 loadshedding from 14:00 on Friday, 7 March, until Monday, 10 March, at 05:00 due to a loss of 2700MW over the past 14 hours.
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Eskom CEO after Stage 6 blackouts: ‘Loadshedding is largely behind us’
Eskom suspends loadshedding after recovering power generation capacity, but concerns remain over whether blackouts are truly a thing of the past.
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Loadshedding in Cape Town: Live schedule updates for February 2025
Eskom has confirmed the return of Stage 3 loadshedding this weekend after 10 months of uninterrupted power supply. Find out what this means for Cape Town residents, the latest loadshedding schedule, and how the City plans to mitigate power cuts.
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Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for February 2025
Eskom’s power grid remains highly unstable in February 2025, despite recent claims of improved performance and extended periods without loadshedding.
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Eskom issues update on loadshedding outlook for this week
Eskom explains the cause of Stage 6 loadshedding and outlines an optimistic forecast, with plans to exit power cuts by the end of the week.
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Eskom escalates loadshedding to Stage 6 – Here’s what it means
Eskom has escalated loadshedding to Stage 6 after major power station breakdowns.
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Eskom implements Stage 3 loadshedding as power grid suffers heavy breakdowns
Eskom has implemented Stage 3 loadshedding after weeks of stable power.
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Eskom bolsters staggering power grid with return of Kusile Unit 3
Eskom has reconnected Kusile Unit 3 to the grid, stabilising electricity supply after recent loadshedding, but future power cuts remain a possibility.