Eskom state of emergancy
Eskom to use R150bn in future earnings for nuclear expansion
The energy ministry said government will issue requests for proposals on the nuclear fleet later this month.
The utility has been conducting a so-called maintenance festival to try and avoid load shedding.
Eskom says load shedding will resume from 8am to 10pm as its system is severely constrained.
Eskom said while it remained financially constrained, government wouldn't allow it to become bankrupt.
It’s emerged the power utility is owed R200 million from municipalities in the Eastern Cape.
Government says only an ‘act of God’ will cause the country to experience a complete blackout.
Eskom has announced that it will implement stage one load shedding between 5pm and 10pm.
Government is yet to make an announcement on its action plan to help Eskom financially.
Government and Eskom are under pressure to come up with an action plan to avoid further power cuts.
There's still no indication from government if it will assist Eskom.
Eskom’s Khulu Phasiwe says the money is needed to maintain operational stability.
Eskom emphasised that due to the aging power station, load shedding is not being ruled out.
Eskom managed to bring several other generators which were being maintained back online last night.
The power utility says it has sufficient capacity to meet demand for at least the next two weeks.
Eskom says while the power grid remains stable for now, it is working on ageing infrastructure.
The power utility says load shedding could be implemented if generating unit fails.
Earthlife Africa has criticised govt, saying the nuclear procurement programme is not transparent.
The nuclear power capacity will help Eskom keep the lights on.
Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj says nuclear remains an integral part of the energy mix.