Ramaphosa urges Eskom to delay the 18.65% electricity tariff hike
It will be an injury to our people if we implement this 18% increase now when we are going through load shedding.
Eskom
Load shedding to be ramped up to stage 3 and 4 this week
Total unplanned outages currently sit at 14,372MW, significantly higher than Eskom's planning basis of 13,000MW.
Load shedding stages lowered over the weekend, dropping to stage 2 on Sunday
A full statement will be published on Sunday.
DA files court application for an urgent interdict into Eskom’s approved 18.65% electricity tariff hike
The DA seeks to halt the implementation of Nersa's decision to hike tariffs.
Gordhan assures Eskom is doing everything to end or minimise load shedding
All South Africans must unite to eliminate this corruption.
DA to apply for urgent interdict to halt NERSA approved electricity tariff hikes
Soon enough stage 8 load shedding would become as normal as the current levels of rolling power cuts.
Lawyers threaten Eskom and Gordhan with legal action over persistent rolling blackouts
Eskom and Pravin Gordhan have until 20 January to respond to the letter to avoid legal action.
Load shedding reduced to stage 4 followed by stage 5 during evening peaks until further notice
Over the course of this week, 14 generators are expected to return to service.
Electricity price to go up from April as NERSA approves 18.65% tariff hike for Eskom
The regulator said the extreme decision sought to balance between the needs of Eskom and the consumer.
Brace yourselves as NERSA is set to announce decision on the electricity price hike
The regulator was initially given a deadline of 23 December 2022 to make a decision but was granted an extension.
Eskom extends stage 6 load shedding after suffering further breakdowns
Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are significant changes.
Big trouble lurks at Eskom amid growing threats of deepening power cuts
The replacement of Eskom's two generators was expected to be completed in 2021, but was achieved due to delays.
Eskom moves to stage 6 load shedding during evening peaks until further notice
Unit 1 of Matla Power Station will be shut down tonight to repair a boiler tube leak.
Eskom to continue with stage 3 and 4 load shedding until further notice
The power utility has been struggling to return several generating units which tripped to service.
Andre de Ruyter survives attempt on his life day after resigning
Doctor's had found elevated levels of cyanide in his blood.
7 Days Until NERSA decides on the 32% Tariff Hike for 2023
The regulator was previously required to make a decision by December 24.
Eskom ramps up to stage 4 load shedding from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning
Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are significant changes.
Eskom moves to stage 3 load shedding on Wednesday until further notice
The power utility said it would issue another update when it becomes necessary.
Good news as Eskom announces plans to suspend load shedding on New Year’s Day
Historically. it has only ever implemented load shedding on the last day of the year on one occasion.
Eskom increases load shedding to stage 4 after breakdown of four units
The power utility blamed the load shedding outlook on delays in returning some units to service.
Back to reality as Eskom announces stage 3 load shedding from Tuesday until further notice
This after Eskom announced stage 1 load shedding on Monday.
More good news as Eskom implements stage 1 load shedding on Boxing Day until further notice
This is possible due to the low demand for electricity during the day, reducing the reliance on emergency generation reserves.
Load shedding reduced to stage 3 on Christmas Eve
Eskom will do its best to keep the lights on for Christmas but warned that things could change very quickly.
Nersa has until January to make a decision on Eskom’s 32% tariff hike
The Gauteng High Court granted the energy regulator until January to make its decision.