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South Africans infuriated as Eskom implements Stage 6 loadshedding without warning
State-owned enterprise Eskom announced that the country would experience Stage 6 loadshedding after multiple units at three power stations broke down.
Eskom implements Stage 3 loadshedding, SA says power utility punishing citizens for failed VAT hike
Eskom has announced that it was implementing Stage 3 loadshedding until further notice, but South Africans believe it's because of the failed budget speech.
Eskom suspends loadshedding, South Africans sceptical
Eskom announced that loadshedding has been suspended after implementing Stage 3 loadshedding over the weekend. South Africans don't believe that it's gone.
South Africans react angrily to the return of loadshedding: "They're being spiteful"
South Africans were angry at the return of loadshedding, which Eskom announced on 31 January 2025 due to unexpected breakdowns at power stations.
Eskom warns of high risk of loadshedding, SA certain it's because NERSA rejected 36% tariff increase
Eskom warned that there is a high risk of loadshedding this weekend, but many feel the power utility is throwing tantrums for not getting their 36% tariff increase.
NERSA approves 12.7% Eskom tariff hike, SA says: "No wonder illegal connections are everywhere"
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved a a 12.7% tariff hike for Eskom, but South Africans have had enough of having to pay more.
Kliptown protests get heated, residents burn tyres and litter as some aggressively confront police
Kliptown residents ensured that City Power officials could not disconnect illegal connections by protesting in the complex, but South Africans slammed the behaviour.
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acknowledges electricity too expensive for average person
The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said electricity is too expensive for the average person and said tariff hikes won't be steep.
Eskom celebrates 300 days without loadshedding, SA not impressed
Eskom celebrated preventing loadshedding for 300 days, and said it is aiming for 365 days. South Africans criticised it for load reduction and continued outages.
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