Olievenhoutbosch power outage: Centurion substation fire sparks Christmas supply fears
The Olievenhoutbosch power outage after a substation fire has left Centurion residents worried about Christmas Day electricity.
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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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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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Brakfontein hit by power outage: Here are the latest updates
A flash in an electrical panel caused a power outage at Brakfontein Substation, affecting multiple areas as technicians work to restore supply.
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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 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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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 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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Cape Town International Airport forced to cut power tonight – Here’s why
Cape Town International Airport will undergo a scheduled power outage tonight, relying on emergency power as Eskom technicians conduct crucial maintenance.
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Cape Town airport still without power, ACSA confirms
Cape Town International Airport remains without power as ACSA confirms ongoing outages. Here are the latest updates.
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Cape Town international Airport hit by power outage
Cape Town International Airport is experiencing intermittent power outages, with technicians working to restore services.
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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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Vereeniging and these Gauteng suburbs affected by Rand Water outage
A power outage at Rand Water’s Lethabo Pumping Station has caused major water disruptions in Gauteng, affecting multiple municipalities, including Vereeniging and Johannesburg.
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Flights hampered by delays as Cape Town International Airport grapples with power outage
A sudden power outage at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flights. Here's what we know.
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Power outages earmarked for these parts of Cape Town later this month
The electricity supply will be disrupted in these parts of Cape Town.
