Eskom “technically” implemented stage 7 load-shedding at one point last week, according to the Bureau for Economic Research’s (BER’s) latest weekly review. The BER argues Eskom’s power cuts reached this …
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Eskom spends R3.2 billion a year on private security to tackle sabotage
South Africa’s state-owned power utility spends R3.2 billion a year on private security to tackle sabotage and to protect its senior executives, TimesLive reports. Eskom’s general manager for security Karen Pillay …
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Eskom will implement stage 4 load-shedding from 09:00 until further notice, the state-owned power utility said in a brief statement on Wednesday. It said this is due to further breakdowns …
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Eskom has announced a reduction in the load-shedding stages it plans to implement in the coming week. According to a statement on Sunday afternoon, the utility initially planned to implement stage …
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Eskom has been ordered by a court to scrap a R16 billion tender award for the maintenance of high-pressure boilers and pipes at its 15 coal-fired power stations after it …
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BusinessFinance & ServicesSouth Africa
Eskom generation boss resigns his position with immediate effect
Eskom’s general executive for generation, Rhulani Mathebula, has resigned from his position and will leave the utility at the end of November 2022. Eskom chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer announced …
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BusinessEnergySouthern AfricaTechnology
Eskom addresses R50 billion debt the South African government owes
South Africa has established a multi-disciplinary revenue committee to address municipal and government debt to Eskom which currently sits at around R50 billion. Eskom is part of the committee, and …
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BusinessEnergyOil & GasSouthern AfricaTechnology
Eskom reveals Kusile unit1 gas failure, possibilities of remaining offline for months
Eskom has revealed that a section of the Kusile unit 1 flue gas duct has failed and could remain offline for months. The power utility explained that the duct is …
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Eskom will implement varying stages of load-shedding during the rest of the week, with a gradual reduction in power cuts anticipated over the weekend. The utility said persistent high levels of …
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MTN partners with energy companies to maintain towers running during load shedding
MTN, Mobile giant has partnered with energy companies in a bid to keep its communication towers running during load shedding, as the country battles ongoing power cuts. Johannesburg head-quartered enterprises, 24Solutions …