Loadshedding
Outgoing Eskom CEO André de Ruyter blames past leaders for power utility's troubles, leaving citizens annoyed
Outgoing Eskom CEO André de Ruyter believes the power utility is “paying for the sins of the past” despite efforts to create stability and end loadshedding.
City of Cape Town plans to cut loadshedding by 4 stages by buying excess energy from businesses and residents
The City of Cape Town has plans to buy extra electricity for businesses and over time residents in a bid to bring loadshedding in the metro to a complete end.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wants to write off Soweto's R5 billion Eskom debt, leaving Mzansi fuming
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wants Eskom to write off the R5 billion debt accumulated by Soweto residents. However, the rest of Mzansi is annoyed by the idea.
Loadshedding sparks fear in business owners: “We are basically burning profits”
Local businesses are finding it difficult to keep their doors open due to additional costs brought on by loadshedding, sparking fears across South Africa.
KZN farmer throws out 12K litres of spoiled milk due to loadshedding, Mzansi says “he is wasting food”
A KwaZulu-Natal farmer, Alan Stratford posted a series of videos on social media showing the devastating impact loadshedding has had on his dairy business.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says loadshedding can't be solved overnight, leaving Mzansi fuming
In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that, while he understands the frustrations of citizens, there is no easy solution to end loadshedding.
Eskom breaks silence on claims of permanent loadshedding for the next 2 years
State-owned power utility, Eskom has rubbished claims that it would implement permanent Stage 2 and Stage 3 loadshedding across the country going forward.
Eskom says SA should brace for permanent Stage 2 and Stage 3 loadshedding over next two years
Eskom has announced that South Africans should brace for permanent Stages 2 and 3 loadshedding for the next two years. Peeps have shared reactions to the news.
Sonia Mbele rants about overnight loadshedding and not being political, Mzansi ticked off: "Call municipality"
Sonia Mnele posted angry Tweets after she suffered long hours without electricity. She tagged President Ramaphosa asking him why she had no power at her house.
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