Eskom

Eskom step closer to cash lifeline

Eskom is one step closer to receiving R23bn and converting its R60bn subordinated loan into equity, after the National Council of Provinces passed the two bills tabled by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Friday. This comes after the House of Representatives passed the bill on Wednesday. “Both Houses of Parliament[…]

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New load shedding schedule in July

Eskom has release a new winter load shedding schedule, which is due to take effect as of 1 July 2015. The new schedule caters for the changed energy consumption pattern of customers over the winter period. They have also taken into account the input of various stakeholders. The revised schedule[…]

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Eskom giving mixed messages: expert

Eskom is facing major opposition in its bid to attain a 24.78% electricity tariff increase, aimed at “covering vital costs”. The embattled power utility provider is currently involved in a series of public hearings before the National Energy Regulator of SA (nersa), seeking an additional 9.58% increase to an already[…]

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Presidency hits back at EFF Ramaphosa claims

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa does not benefit from any processes associated with government’s plan to fix problems at Eskom, the presidency said on Wednesday. “In view of claims made by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs in the National Assembly against Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa today… the Presidency wishes to reiterate[…]

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New load shedding schedule for Cape

Eskom is set to revise a new load shedding schedule for the Western Cape. The primary reason for the change is due to the consumption patterns of consumers during winter. “There is an increase of consumption during this period. The low temperatures affect the consumption,” says Eskom provincial head Alwie[…]

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Stage 2 load shedding kicks in

Eskom has announced that it has implemented stage 2 load shedding in some areas, due to high demand or urgent maintenance being performed at certain stations. “Load shedding was changed from stage 1 to stage 2 at 08:20 and this is likely to be until 22:00. This is due to[…]

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No reassurances of load-shedding free Ramadan

Capetonian Muslims may be able to breathe a little sigh of relief after Eskom assured that it was working hard to limit the possibility of load shedding during the upcoming winter months. The holy month of Ramadan is scheduled to take place during the heart of winter this year, raising[…]

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Load shedding breather for SA power users

Eskom said on Friday there was currently no planned load shedding as it had enough generating capacity to meet the demand. This follows the first full day without load shedding in a month after Eskom resumed power cuts on April 29, breaking a five-day streak of no load shedding. Eskom thanked[…]

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Stage 1 load shedding starts at 6am

Eskom said on Friday it regrets to announce that Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 06:00 until 22:00 today.Eskom said in his latest System Status Bulletin released on Thursday that the electricity system remains significantly constrained, but the situation is expected to improve slightly going into the weekend,[…]

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