Load Shedding

KEY POINTS As South Africa navigates the coldest stretch of winter, Eskom has managed to maintain grid stability and avoid load shedding for more than two consecutive months. This marks …

South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has announced that it will reduce the intensity of load shedding from stage 6 to stage 5 on Sunday from noon. This comes after …

South Africa’s draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023 has been met with mixed reactions from various stakeholders, who question its credibility, feasibility, and alignment with the country’s long-term goals. The …

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider Eskom is heading for its seventh consecutive full-year loss as the country grapples with frequent power cuts and rising debt. The utility posted a 1.62 …

South Africa has received the first batch of energy equipment donated by China to help the country cope with the ongoing power crisis. The donation is part of a technical …

In a decisive move against persistent load shedding, the Western Cape government unveiled an innovative electricity wheeling toolkit on Tuesday, aiming to bolster energy independence from Eskom for local municipalities. …

South Africa, the continent’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, has announced plans to increase its renewable energy capacity by 10 gigawatts (GW) to address its chronic power shortages. President Cyril Ramaphosa …

South Africa has been plunged into darkness for the third week in a row, as the state-owned power utility Eskom failed to meet the rising demand for electricity amid cold …