Brent crude surges past $100 amid US, Israel, and Iran tensions, disrupting Middle East oil supply and pushing South Africa towards record fuel prices.
Brent crude surges past $100 amid US, Israel, and Iran tensions, disrupting Middle East oil supply and pushing South Africa towards record fuel prices.
Eskom announced the new loadshedding schedule amidst power supply struggles. The extended hours of darkness angered citizens and sparked a public response.
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.
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 reduces load shedding citing progress in restoring generation units. However, many South African citizens complained that their schedules had not changed.
Eskom caught SA off guard by extending Stage 2 loadshedding indefinitely due to overnight generation unit hiccups. Citizens expressed frustration over the change.
Eskom announced it is increasing loadshedding to stage 3, extending into Saturday afternoon due to generating unit issues. South Africans protested online.
Eskom's abrupt announcement of the return of loadshedding frustrated citizens. The company blamed maintenance issues and high electricity demand for the decision.
Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed optimism about Eskom's future stability under new CEO Dan Marokane who was appointed on Friday.
Eskom shocked SA with an extended loadshedding schedule, alternating between Stage 4 and Stage 6 until Saturday morning due to an unplanned outage surge.
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