
Loadshedding







Eskom's abrupt announcement of the return of loadshedding frustrated citizens. The company blamed maintenance issues and high electricity demand for the decision.

Eskom threwthe country into darkness many times in 2023 and this devastated businesses, the economy, township enterprises and people's personal lives.

Eskom announced that Kusile's new Unit 5 is online and has been synchronised to the system and is expected to generate 800MW of electricity to the grid.

Eskom revealed that loadsheding is expected to resume on 5 January after a short break during the second half of the festive season. South Africans have had it.

Eskom's loadshedding will stay away for Christmas. Electricity minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed the festive season would be stress-free.

The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, revealed that there has been no loadshedding recently because of the reduction in demand.

Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed optimism about Eskom's future stability under new CEO Dan Marokane who was appointed on Friday.

The Pretoria High Court intervened in Eskom's loadshedding. They ordered the Electricity Minister to safeguard essential services from blackouts by 2024.

Cyril Ramaphosa addressed SA's energy crisis at COP28, urging citizens to play a positive role while emphasising the state's commitment to managing the situation.
Loadshedding
Load more