Forget 18 Months – Energy Expert On How Long Load Shedding Will Really Last [Video]
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe are talking about 18 months to two years, but experts reckon those estimates are far from the truth.
Plans For Cape Town To ‘Break Free’ From Eskom Is Good News For Property Owners
Cape Town may be able to ease those Eskom woes through buying energy from independent power producers (IPPs), which will be welcomed by residents.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Massive elec hike thwarted. China’s authoritarian crackdown. Elon hates Facebook. Shark-eating orcas back in Cape Town. Pele depressed. Queen’s grandson divorces. Pam’s ex-hubby says he was a fool.
Eskom’s CEO Shares Some Bad Load Shedding News
Andre de Ruyter has the unenviable task of trying to turn Eskom around. It’s a good thing his hair is already grey.
Load Shedding Is Even Affecting Woolies Now
Load shedding is bad enough without those in the Southern Suburbs having to worry about their beloved Woolies.
What Eskom’s Proposed ‘Critical Peak Days’ Tariff Means For The Public
Eskom wants to introduce a new ‘critical peak day tariff’, with the aim of decreasing electricity consumption in South Africa.
OUCH – World Bank Delivers Kick In The Teeth To SA Economy
The World Bank has been watching on closely as load shedding returns, and the organisation has some pretty bleak predictions about what lies ahead.
Thursday Morning Spice
Regular stage 6 blackouts coming. Karoo gets rain. Billionaire gives millions to Twitter followers. Teen Vogue’s weird FB article. Queen’s granddaughter banned from driving.
Eskom Is Completely Taking The Piss With Their ‘Performance Bonuses’
Everyone loves a 13th cheque, but you usually have to perform to some basic level of competency in order to be rewarded.
Monday Morning Spice
Load shedding to get worse. Clarkson’s nasty Australia chirp. Ethical vegan wins case. BBC won’t broadcast Beatrice wedding. Most exciting SA inventions.
Even Madam & Eve Are Giving Eskom Hell Now [Image]
Over the years, South Africans have had to develop a rather odd sense of humour about things like load shedding. Here’s Madam & Eve sticking the boot in.
Have You Seen Zapiro’s Most Recent Load Shedding Sketches?
South Africa’s most celebrated cartoonist has given Ramaphosa and our government a double dose this week.
Load Shedding: Act Of Sabotage!
According to President Ramaphosa, there are some nefarious circumstances behind the latest round of load shedding.
Load Shedding – Are You Ready For Stage Eight?
The good news is that we are, at the time of writing, sitting on Stage Four. The bad news is that things can, and may well, get far worse before they get any better.
Tuesday Morning Spice
What caused stage six. No bias in FBI Trump probe. BoJo reeling from sick boy photo fallout. SA banks – 2020 fees compared. Ghislaine Maxwell to do interview. Russia banned from sport. Charlize nominated.
Load Shedding Tip – How To Ensure Your Internet Stays Connected
Unfortunately, load shedding is here to stay, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t stay connected, online, and active when the lights go out.
Another Graph That Perfectly Sums Up The Mess At Eskom
Despite the fact that Eskom has hired significantly more people over the years, productivity is at an all-time low.
Eskom’s Medupi Power Plant Problem Is Very Bad News
A lot of Eskom’s problems seem to be linked to the Medupi power station, and the situation is worse than you may think.
Load Shedding: Get Ready For Nightmare Traffic
If you thought traffic in the likes of Cape Town and Jozi was already a disaster, wait until load shedding strikes again.
Load Shedding Is Back – Here’s Eskom’s Reason Why
Earlier this morning, a notification popped up on my phone about the return of the dreaded load shedding. Let’s hear from Eskom, then.
Here’s How Close We Are To Load Shedding Again
Just when you think you might have seen the back of load shedding, it looks set to rear its ugly head once more.
Good Luck Trying To Get A Solar Power Project Up And Running In South Africa
We’re all keen to cut out the need to rely on Eskom, and that’s especially true for some of our country’s farmers. Get ready for the red tape brigade.
Further Proof Of Eskom Buying Rocks And Sand Instead Of Coal
Eskom is struggling to keep the lights on, with years of mismanagement and corrupt practice finally catching up with them. It doesn’t help when the coal looks like this.
The Story Behind EskomSePush, SA’s Favourite Load Shedding App
It seems like everyone is making use of load shedding app EskomSePush, so let’s see how its creators went from humble beginnings to in excess of a million users.
Why Load Shedding Is Going To Get Worse
Eskom talks a good game about getting us out of this mess, but if you cast an eye to the future, the picture is a little less pretty.
Energy Expert Tears Apart Eskom’s Plan To Avoid Load Shedding This Winter [Video]
Yesterday, Pravin Gordhan, his new technical review team, and Eskom’s top brass announced their new plans. Not everyone seems impressed.
How To Keep Your Business Running During Load Shedding
Load shedding has been suspended, but experts know that it will soon be back with a bang. Here’s how to keep your business going when the lights go out.
Keen To Get Your House Off The Grid? Here’s How Much It Will Cost In South Africa
If you’re keen to avoid load shedding forever, you might want to consider going off the grid. Here’s how much it will cost, according to three local companies.
Zapiro Went All Out In His Latest Cartoon About Load Shedding
If you’re not all that confident in the brains trust at Eskom, you’re not alone. Zapiro rolled out some familiar favourites to drive home his point.
People Are Talking About Stage Five And Six Load Shedding [Video]
Eskom has been quick to rubbish reports of stage five and six load shedding. One expert, who calls them “absolute liars”, says it’s already happening.