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No word from Eskom on load shedding plans for the weekend
South Africa was saddled with stage two blackouts on Thursday as the embattled power utility suffered capacity constraints due to generation issues combined...
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Power cuts, LP gas shortages amplify struggle to stay warm amid cold snap
It’s during these conditions that electricity and gas usage spike, but South Africa’s power utility and major gas suppliers are already struggling to meet the current demand.
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UPDATE: Stage 2 load shedding to hit SA between 4 pm & 9 pm on Thursday
The utility has managed to avoid rolling blackouts in recent weeks but is now asking all users to use electricity sparingly.
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Eskom warns grid at risk as cold weather, WC taxi violence pile on pressure
Eskom is warning that it was battling to function under the pressure of a cold front, the dangerous taxi violence playing out in the Western Cape and illegal connections across the country.
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Eskom urges SA to use power sparingly as cold snap moves in
The utility said that the demand during this time would increase and put pressure on the system.
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Naledi Pandor lauds Ben Ngubane as a pioneer
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor has lauded the late Dr Ben Ngubane for his contribution to science and technology.
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SA reaping benefits of late Ben Ngubane’s hard work, says Pandor
Ben Ngubane passed away in the early hours of Monday morning from COVID-19 complications at the age of 79.
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Former Eskom chair Ben Ngubane passes away due to COVID-19
Melomed Richards Bay Hospital has confirmed that Ngubane passed away in the early hours of Monday morning after being admitted to the facility.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: We don't own SOEs because we have to - it is vital
It is important to remember that the state does not own companies simply for the sake of it, or because this is what the democratic government inherited from the apartheid state.
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Eskom to implement 1.5% wage increase offer for workers
Eskom said that the final wage increase and changes to the conditions of service offer, which were set to come into effect from 1 July, had been communicated to the the three recognised unions.
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City of Joburg: This is why we have to increase rates for consumers
From 1 July, Joburg residents will pay 2% more for property rates, electricity rates will go up by 14.59%, water and sanitation by 6.8% and refuge up by 4.3%.
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Deputy President Mabuza pays tribute to the late Jabu Mabuza
The deputy president was speaking during Mabuza's funeral service in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, on Wednesday.
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Eskom explains why SA has had no power cuts for the last 8 days
Earlier this month, while the country was gripped by stage 4 power cuts, Eskom warned South Africans to expect the power cuts to continue throughout the rest of the winter, especially during the evening peak periods.
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Jabu Mabuza’s children pay moving tribute to their father
In a moving memorial service, Lwazi, Sakhiwo and Mbali Mabuza shared their fondest memories of their father, Jabu Mabuza. The former Eskom board chair passed away at the age of 63 due to COVID-19 related complications. A virtual memorial service was held for the business leader on 21 June 2021.
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WATCH LIVE: Memorial service of former Eskom board chair Jabu Mabuza
President Cyril Ramaphosa is among those who've described the former Eskom board chair and businessman as a monumental figure.
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Ramaphosa praises late Jabu Mabuza as a 'monumental figure' in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that COVID-19 had once again struck deep, hard and indiscriminately to deprive the nation of one of its finest and most inspiring compatriots.
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Ready, steady…remember stage 1 load shedding from 5 pm today
It's lights out for South Africa between 5 pm and 10 pm on Sunday evening as the power utility attempts to ease the burden on its network.
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Bright Friday night ahead as Eskom suspends power cuts
However, the weekend won't be totally free of rolling blackouts.
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IPP amendments not an immediate answer to Eskom's winter demand woes
Energy expert Lungile Mashele said hospitals, industries, and homes were now competing for electricity for life-saving machines, manufacturing, and space heating.
