load shedding
“Bliksem Them” – Eskom’s CEO Has Hired Bodyguards
22 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s tenure at Eskom has been a bumpy ride from the moment he took the reins in January 2020.
“It Looks Like It’s War”: Eskom Is Being Sabotaged From The Inside
19 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Senior Eskom officials believe incidents that have occurred this week represent “the clearest indication yet of a deliberate campaign to sabotage the country’s electricity supply”.
Uncomfortable Truths About “Total Collapse” At Eskom
16 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We made it through a weekend without being load shed, so that’s something to celebrate. Looking ahead, however, points to tougher times.
Lunchtime Viewing: America’s Power Grid Is Also A Total Mess [Video]
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Misery loves company, so you might be pleased to know that America also has a serious power grid problem.
How Much It Actually Costs To Get Off Eskom’s Grid
09 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You know you’re in the midst of one of Eskom’s bad spells when articles about the cost of getting off the power grid pop up.
Awkward Truth About The Kusile Power Station
09 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For all the talk of wet coal and those other excuses we’ve grown used to, the situation at Kusile power station is of dire concern.
Monday Morning Spice
08 Nov 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Load shedding all week. Heroin nostalgia. US reopens to travel. Naked Drakensberg hike. Sopranos end finally explained.
Eskom Earns Another Badge Of Shame
06 Oct 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The latest black mark against Eskom’s name has nothing to do with load shedding. It relates to a damning report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Eskom’s Mess Perfectly Summed Up By R80k Knee Guard Fiasco
26 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google around, and you’ll find the average knee guard goes for somewhere between R100 and R300. Not if you’re buying on behalf of Eskom, though.
How Long Do Those 9kg Gas Heaters Last On Each Setting?
16 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve ever wondered how you can work out, with any degree of accuracy, how long your gas will last, then you’re in luck.
The Staggering Cost Of Repairing The Medupi Explosion Damage [Video]
13 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Less than two weeks ago, South Africa was told that the Medupi power station was finally completed. Over the weekend, an explosion set us back years, as well as billions of rands.
It Doesn’t Get Much More South African Than A Minister Being Load Shed On Live TV [Video]
10 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes, all you can do is laugh, so let’s have a look at Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu being plunged into darkness on live TV last night.
Thursday Morning Spice
10 Jun 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Eskom’s worst-case scenario. Dad of 10 – we’ll see babies when time is right. Fifth ocean named. Springbok good cop / bad cop routine. Kanye and Irina.
The Most Terrifying Thing About Our Recent Load Shedding
07 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve been dabbling in stage 1 and 2 this past week, but behind the scenes, the situation is absolutely dire.
Eskom’s Woes Broken Down Into Seven Simple Categories
17 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The problems are straightforward enough to understand. Unfortunately, the solutions are not, and will end up costing us all a great deal of money.
Six Weeks Of ‘Code Red’ At Eskom
15 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Electricity data over at Eskom suggests that we’re looking at a ‘Code Red’ situation for the foreseeable future.
We Have Load Shedding, And The US Has Rolling Blackouts [Videos]
26 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When a massive winter storm hit Texas recently, millions were left without power. It’s not a problem unique to the Lone Star State, either.
Fire At Eskom Power Plant Caught On Camera [Videos]
12 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Eskom’s coal-fired Kendal Power Station in Ogies, Mpumalanga, caught alight this morning. The blaze has since been extinguished, and the power utility says this won’t affect operations.
We’re Back To Talking About Eskom’s Death Spiral Again
04 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t panic – there’s no indication that we’re going to receive a load shedding notification today. However, Eskom’s long-term future remains of great concern.
R2k Device Keeps The Internet Going During Load Shedding
21 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I was about to push the button on some fancy ‘inverter’ for our home – to keep the power on during load shedding – but was reluctant due to the price.
Energy Expert Says We Could Hit Stage Eight Load Shedding This Winter
19 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The joke goes that when you hit stage eight, the government comes to your house and blows out your candles, but it’s getting tougher to find laughs among this mess.
Latest Eskom Report Shows Load Shedding Nightmare Ahead
18 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every time we are hit with another wave of load shedding, the dire predicament that Eskom finds itself in becomes more apparent.
Eskom’s 2020 Load Shedding Woes In One Simple Chart
22 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may not have hit stage six load shedding like we did at the backend of last year, but the numbers speak for themselves.
Tuesday Morning Spice
15 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Eskom lying about load shedding. Ozzies stranded overseas. Kanye trying to ‘ratf*ck’ Biden. Hiring spree at Amazon. How ‘My Octopus Teacher’ was made. New Netflix plan. Kendall’s a stoner.
Why Cape Town Is Often One Load Shedding Stage Lower Than Rest Of SA
10 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we grapple with load shedding stages changing at the drop of a hat, Capetonians will have noticed that we’re often one stage lower than the rest of the country.
Heads Are Rolling At Eskom As Load Shedding Continues
04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst it’s a little like putting a Band-Aid on a gaping wound, at least someone at Eskom is being held accountable.
Settle In, Peeps – Eskom Estimates Duration Of Load Shedding
03 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eskom submitted its long-term forecasts to the Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOA) yesterday. So, about that generator.
Load Shedding Could Worsen As Eskom Goes “High Probability” Route
02 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re spending today on stage two, but Eskom has warned that the situation could worsen at any stage, and at “short notice”.
Well, Eskom’s Latest Online Meeting Was A Complete Shambles
27 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the threat of load shedding hangs over our heads, an online meeting to discuss various matters related to Eskom ended in farcical circumstances.
Load Shedding Update – Just Another Five Years Or So As “Turf Wars” Continue
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wake up. Coffee. Check EskomSePush to see at what time we’ll be without power. Just another day in the life of a South African.
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