Eskom has announced that it has incurred a R12.3 billion loss for the year ending 31 March 2022. This is an improvement on 2021’s R25 billion loss caused by Eskom’s …
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Eskom load-shedding hit stage 7 power cuts for general electricity users
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 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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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 …
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 …
EskomSePush will soon get water outage tracking, fire reporting, and support for adding load-shedding to your smartphone or computer’s calendar. Developers Hermann Maritz and Dan Southwood-Wells have told sunday newspaper Rapport …
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Eskom employees receive an additional 1.5% wage increase
Employees of troubled South African power company Eskom have been awarded a further 1.5% wage increase, backdated to July 2021. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruled on Thursday (29 …
Eskom has threatened to disconnect the City of Tshwane’s (CoT’s) power over an outstanding electricity bill of R1.6 billion. The utility said it was considering disconnecting the metro as one …
Eskom applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for a 32% electricity tariff increase from 1 April 2023 and will now have to adjust its application after President …