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Eskom intensifies loadshedding to Stage 4 amid power supply struggles
Eskom announced the new loadshedding schedule amidst power supply struggles. The extended hours of darkness angered citizens and sparked a public response.
Eskom's new CEO initiates action against loadshedding, commences restructuring of struggling power utility
Eskom CEO Dan Mokane has been tasked to start change within the struggling power utility. The board has asked him to tackle seven key areas to help the company.
Fuel price expected to increase in March, South Africans gatvol
Petrol and diesel are expected to go up by over R1 in March. South Africans were gatvol of the petrol price increases and blamed the government for it.
ANC president pledges infrastructure investment to battle loadshedding
The ANC has promised if reelected it will look for ways to combat loadshedding. It will focus on infrastructure investment in a bid to solve the energy crisis in SA.
Eskom announces loadshedding reduction to Stage 2, South Africans unimpressed
Eskom announced a temporary reduction in loadshedding from Stage 4 to Stage 2 because it's anticipating to recover reserves and generator unit repairs.
Eskom downgrades Loadshedding to Stage 5, South Africans remain unimpressed
Eskom reduces load shedding citing progress in restoring generation units. However, many South African citizens complained that their schedules had not changed.
Eskom declares Stage 6 loadshedding announcement at midnight
Learn more about Eskom's recent Stage 6 loadshedding announcement and the ongoing efforts to address the situation. SA people voiced their anger.
Eskom hits South Africa with Stage 3 loadshedding, citizens voice their anger
Eskom's announcement brought Stage 3 loadshedding into play due to unit repairs and delays in planned maintenance. Citizens said they are anticipating Stage 6.
Eskom abruptly changes weekend loadshedding schedule, citizens frustrated
Eskom caught SA off guard by extending Stage 2 loadshedding indefinitely due to overnight generation unit hiccups. Citizens expressed frustration over the change.
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