Image | Pick n Pay store Pick n Pay reveals that load shedding costs them R522m Pick n Pay has share how they too have suffered from the impact of load shedding, which has led to increased operating costs, lost revenue and declining margins, affecting profitability. Despite the negative effects of load shedding on its bottom line, Pick n Pay claims to have delivered a "encouraging performance" in its financial results […]
By: Natasha Archary Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has warned South Africans to brace for a difficult winter with higher loadshedding stages. This as Eskom pushed the country into Stage 5 loadshedding until further notice due to higher than expected demand which is keeping the grid constrained. In a media briefing, Ramokgopa said the energy demand is expected to grow in winter, which will likely result in higher stages of […]
Eskom to implement Stage 3 and 5 load shedding until Wednesday evening. Stage 3 and Stage 5 load shedding are anticipated to be implemented by state-owned electricity company Eskom until Wednesday night. Stage 3 will be applied from 5 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, and Stage 5 will follow from 4 pm to 5 morning. Around 14 940 MW of generating capacity were unavailable owing to unforeseen breakdowns on […]
By Katlego Sekhu Eskom suspends loadshedding until 16h00 on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. The power utility notes the "significantly lower than anticipated demand for electricity today" for the suspension of loadshedding. Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented tomorrow. The announcement comes amid the National Shutdown. In an effort to ease South Africa’s severe electricity crisis, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Barbara Creecy has granted Eskom permission to surpass […]
By: Natasha Archary While there has been some recovery in generation capacity, Stage 4 loadshedding will continue until further notice. This after Eskom downgraded loadshedding from Stage 4 to Stage 3 with a promise of moving to Stage 1 on Sunday, 12 March. https://twitter.com/Eskom_SA/status/1634157466219937801?s=20 However, on Sunday, the power's that be at the state-owned entity decided that the country will have to endure Stage 4 loadshedding. "Due to some recovery […]
By Zuko Komisa Eskom says we could have Stage 1 load shedding by Sunday. Over the weekend, load shedding will be decreased from Stage 4 to Stage 3, with Stage 1 expected on Sunday morning, according to Eskom. The implementation of Stage 4 load reduction will last until 5:00 on Saturday. Act 3 will then proceed from Saturday at 5:00 until Sunday at 5:00. #POWERALERT1Loadshedding will be reduced from Stage […]
Written by Dohne Damons Eskom announces that loadshedding will be reduced to stage 3 during the course of the week. The struggling power utility says that breakdowns at Arnot, Hendrina, Medupi, and Tutuka power stations are the cause of the current capacity constraints. Over the past 24 hours, these power stations were returned to service. Stage 4 loadshedding will continue until 16:00 pm today. Stage 5 loadshedding will follow between […]
By: Natasha Archary Homeowners who think they're safeguarded against loadshedding because they've invested in solar panels, should think again. This after private security company Fidelity ADT warned homeowners about a new trend targeting homes with solar panels. According to Fidelity ADT, there's been a rise in solar panels being stolen from homes across the country. This typically happens during the day when thieves suspect there's no one at home. With […]
By: Natasha Archary More breakdowns have been blamed for Eskom implementing Stage 6 loadshedding with an immediate and indefinite effect. On Monday, 20 February, South Africans woke to the news that the rolling blackouts are going to worsen after a further 8 generation units had broken down overnight. Eskom says that the Arnot, Hendrina, Lethabo, and Majuba, as well as two units at Camden had to be taken offline for […]
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