Loadshedding
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.
SAPS hard hit by load reduction, SA amused as police choose between fueling vehicles or generators
South Africans are annoyed with SAPS' admission that they struggle during load reduction as well, saying they split the fuel between the vehicles and the generators.
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.
MK Party and Democratic Alliance lament the return of loadshedding, SA agrees with them
The Democratic Alliance and the MK Party slammed the return of loadshedding after its absence for 10 months. The DA called it a devastating setback.
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.
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.
Eskom must have enough electricity to support the South African economy
The Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined Eskom's plans for 2025 and shared its achievements for 2024, including keeping loadshedding at bay.
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa voted SA person of the year, SA laughed
Daily Maverick readers voted Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the country's Person of the Year for keeping loadshedding at bay this year.
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