Eskom’s load reduction tactic is masking load-shedding, delaying grid fixes, and blocking cheaper energy solutions like solar ...

The recent power cuts were the first under the Government of National Unity (GNU). Parties in the GNU, including the DA, had ...

Accusations of 'economic sabotage' as queries around details of 'several breakdowns' that ended in load shedding at the ...

Despite implementing load-shedding for the first time in 10 months last week, the Eskom system status outlook for the rest of ...

Marokane, speaking on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba, shared his insights on the evolving relationship between mining and ...

South Africa had not seen rolling power outages, locally called load shedding, in almost a year. Their sudden return, announced by the state-run power utility Eskom on January 31, has dashed hopes of ...

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has admitted that load reduction may infringe upon the rights of communities, particularly in poorer areas, as public outcry over the practice intensifies ...

These communities include KaNyamazane, KaBokweni, Pienaar, Thulamahashe, Mahushu, various areas in Nkomazi, and many other ...

Eskom's market share is shrinking as solar adoption rises, driven by supply issues and price hikes. Consumers are rapidly ...

Eskom initially applied for a massive 36.15% increase, but Nersa significantly scaled this back. Despite this, the approved increase means that electricity tariffs will have risen by 26.09% over three ...

This hike will take effect on 1 April 2025 for customers directly supplied by Eskom and on 1 July for those receiving electricity through municipalities, which also add surcharges to cover ...