Did the world’s richest man – Pretoria-born Elon Musk – tweet about Eskom’s load shedding in South Africa?

In response to Eskom’s latest announcement, the City of Cape Town has provided its load-shedding schedule.

Eskom confirms Stage 4 loadshedding due to multiple unit trips at Camden Power Station, continuing until further notice.

While EskomSePush is ‘celebrating’ the return of Stage 6 load shedding, developers say the app is more than just power cut notifications.

The implementation of Stage 6 load shedding in the early hours of Sunday morning has sparked political outrage.

The Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has assured South Africans that load shedding will be over by the end of the week.

Eskom ramped up load shedding to Stage 6 after midnight but many fear the worse is yet to come especially in winter.

Eskom announced the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding on Sunday until further notice due to multiple unit trips.

Eskom is implementing Stage 3 load shedding. Do you hope South Africa will have another winter without rolling blackouts?

The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate is launching the next phase of its electricity meter replacement programme.

Eskom is cracking down on violent crimes against its field employees – particularly those based in the Eastern Cape.

City Power has announced a planned power outage for maintenance at the Gresswold Substation on Saturday, 22 February.

Eskom is encouraging the public to register a solar system as all unregistered grid-tied solar systems are now considered illegal.

Accusations of ‘economic sabotage’ as queries around details of ‘several breakdowns’ that ended in load shedding at the weekend go unanswered.

Eskom has revealed how it managed to halt loadshedding just hours after implementing Stage 4 power outages.

Like many South Africans, Nando’s has questioned the timing of Eskom’s sudden load shedding announcement in this witty tweet…

South Africans were shocked to hear that Eskom has announced that load shedding is back after more than 10 months without it.

Load shedding is back and South Africans are reaching for their EskomSePush app. Who are the brains behind the innovation with over 7m users?

South Africans were left sceptical by the timing of Eskom’s load shedding which came 24 hours after it was denied it’s desired price hikes.

Power utility Eskom has confirmed that Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented on Friday, 31 January at 17:00 and will run for the weekend.

Eskom says stage 4 power cuts could be implemented during this weekend if power utility’s reserves are not properly restored.

National energy regulator Nersa has approved a 12.74% increase for Eskom electricity tariffs which will come into effect from 1 April 2025.

Eskom has urged the public to register for solar system installations as unregistered grid-tied solar systems are now deemed illegal.

Here’s how to try to fix error codes on prepaid electricity meters yourself before replacing the meter or calling for help.

Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has assured South Africans there won’t be a 36% electricity tariff hike in 2025.

Eskom are firmly fixed on reaching a year without implementing load shedding – a target that is just slightly more than two months away.

South Africa has enjoyed an uninterrupted electricity supply for almost a year, with Eskom reporting no load shedding since March 2024. 

Power has been restored to OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) following an outage on Thursday night. Here’s the latest …

Eskom has now reached more than nine months without having to implement load shedding. Are you impressed – or shocked?

South Africa is currently experiencing the longest period without load shedding in the last five years. Long may it last!

Congratulations are in order for Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa who has been voted SA Person of the Year 2024.

Eskom has urged customers to be patient as large parts of KwaZulu-Natal don’t have electricity due to inclement weather.

There are two new updates regarding electricity supply in South Africa, both of them set to come into effect from January 2025.

Eskom has given an update after the explosion at Matla Power Station, and revealed whether loadshedding is returning.

An explosion at Eskom’s Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga has left nine of its employees injured, with one critical.

Eskom has now reached more than 250 days without implementing load shedding – resulting in a diesel cost savings of nearly R17 billion.

Minister Ramokgopa meets with Tokologo Municipality leaders and Eskom to tackle massive municipal debt and improve energy stability.

Prepaid electricity customers are warned against buying discounted vouchers from fake Eskom vendors

Eskom has announced plans to disconnect bulk electricity supply to a Free State municipality after its debt ballooned to over R328 million.

Eskom expects a substantial financial uplift with 400,000 new legal customers contributing significantly to SOE’s revenue.

Are you aware of the different prepaid meter fines you could be required to pay such Tshwane’s R29 000 tamper fee?

Eskom has hailed its prepaid meter upgrade project a success and requested ‘zero buyers’ upgrade their meters before the deadline.

Eskom has marked the longest stretch of uninterrupted power supply in five years, with load shedding suspended for more than 240 days.

Are you having trouble recoding your prepaid electricity meter ahead of Sunday’s deadline? If so, you MUST keep reading!

A man has tragically died while waiting in a long queue hoping to recode his Eskom electricity meter before the 24 November deadline.

Desperation, panic and chaos. Scores of SA citizens scramble to upgrade their prepaid electricity meters before the set deadline.

If you’ve lost your prepaid meter number, don’t worry—it’s often displayed directly on the meter itself. For various brands, simple key sequences reveal it.

Eskom urged all prepaid electricity users to update their meters by no later than 24 November 2024 and they will not extend the deadline.

Are you having trouble recoding your prepaid electricity meter ahead of Sunday’s deadline? If so, you MUST keep reading!

Eskom says it is still a mystery how the 2.1 million prepaid electricity customers have been able to go so long without buying tokens.

The City of Tshwane has reminded residents to update their prepaid electricity meters before the looming 24 November deadline.

Eskom has announced a scheduled power outage in parts of Johannesburg on Friday, 29 November, from 8:00 to 22:00.

Eskom is helping customers that haven’t upgraded their prepaid meters by having pop-up offices in some communities in the country.

New RDP homes in Northern Node Farm, Eastern Cape, have been without electricity for over six months, leaving residents frustrated.

Eskom says customers with prepaid electricity meters still on KRN1 have likely not bought electricity in the last six months or more.

Eskom has issued an urgent reminder to all prepaid electricity users to update their meters before the deadline or face the consequences.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Eskom’s 44% tariff hike application to the National Energy Regulator is based on dubious data.

Many still haven’t upgraded their prepaid electricity meters despite the looming deadline, and there has also been a warning to look out for.

The lights will stay on in Johannesburg this December after the city’s power utility agreed to pay Eskom an outstanding bill of R1.4 billion.

After 24 November 2024, prepaid electricity meters in KwaZulu-Natal will no longer accept tokens unless they are updated to KRN2.

Eskom has provided a clear guide for prepaid electricity customers experiencing difficulties loading their prepaid meter tokens.

Eskom has signed a R125 million grant agreement to support the development of the power utility’s Tubatse Pumped Storage System (PSS) project.

Due to load shedding being suspended for over seven months, Eskom’s diesel savings have reached R13.7 billion year-on-year.

Eskom has announced a planned power outage in parts of Johannesburg for essential maintenance on Wednesday, 30 October.

An international index has once again bemoaned South African air quality, due to our over-reliance on coal-fired power stations …

Eskom urges prepaid electricity customers to verify their meters for a critical recoding update before the 24 November deadline.

The race is on to prevent South Africa from experiencing a gas-supply crisis as Sasol and Eskom look into LNG as an option.

Here’s how you can easily check if your prepaid electricity meter has been upgraded to the latest KRN2 version.

Local government’s failure to update prepaid meters in South Africa will come to a head one-month from now. Here’s who to call for help …

Eskom has pleaded with prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by the Sunday, 24 November 2024 deadline.

Eskom has urged prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by the 24 November 2024 deadline as requested.

Eskom is urging prepaid electricity customers who have not updated their metres to do so as the deadline will not be extended.

Eskom’s unplanned capability loss factor (UCLF) has significantly improved, indicating that the system is becoming healthier.

The City of Ekurhuleni is the latest municipality to warn users about the looming electricity meter upgrade deadline.

Eskom achieved a remarkable milestone of 200 consecutive days without load shedding on Sunday, 13 October.

Eskom will achieve a remarkable milestone of 200 consecutive days without load shedding on Sunday, 13 October.

The cold corridors of South Africa’s once-mighty Komati coal-fired power plant have been quiet since its shutdown in 2022.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has published Eskom’s multi-year price determination revenue application up until 2028. 

Eskom’s improved generation performance suggests the possibility of no-load shedding during the upcoming summer months.

Michael Lomas has landed in South Africa to face corruption charges related to the construction of Kusile power station.

Eskom has announced that parts of Gauteng will experience a scheduled electricity supply interruption on Friday, 20 September.

Eskom will conduct maintenance resulting in a power outage in several parts of Gauteng on Monday, 9 September.

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged the National Energy Regulator to reject a ludicrous 44% Eskom tariff increase …

Eskom anticipates that South Africa will experience a “load shedding free summer” if it manages to keep unplanned losses below 13 000MW.

Cases of prepaid electricity meter tampering are on the rise as everyday South Africans fight exorbitant (and illegal) energy costs …

Eskom has taken to social media to remind all that South Africa has gone 150 consecutive days without any planned power outages. 

NERSA’s failed appeal of a High Court judgement has opened the door for an extensive electricity refund in South Africa. Here’s why …

Eskom has notified residents in parts of Gauteng about a scheduled electricity supply outage on Monday, 26 August.

Eskom has confirmed the arrest of four employees and a contractor security guard, in connection with the theft of heavy fuel oil.

Eskom, together with law enforcement agencies, has removed over 35 illegally connected transformers in Gauteng’s Diepsloot Extension 6.

Government has cautioned residents that failure to update prepaid electricity meters could mean lights out in South Africa. Here’s the deadline …

‘Challenges’ within local municipalities is the reason for low uptake of Free Basic Electricity in 2024, says Minister Ramokgopa …

Eskom has recorded a reduction of some R9 billion in diesel expenditure in the last four months compared to the same period last year.

Eskom has announced that residents in parts of Gauteng will experience a planned electricity interruption on Wednesday, 14 August.

Minister of Trade and Industry warns failure to update 2024 prepaid electricity meters could lead to ‘full system shutdown’. Here’s more …

In a miraculous turnaround from 332 days in 2023, the Electricity Minster forecasts zero load-shedding for summer. Here’s why …

Eskom has announced a significant electricity supply interruption affecting multiple areas in Tshwane, scheduled for Wednesday, 31 July.

As Eskom celebrates 115 days of uninterrupted power, it pays tribute to 40 years of service of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.

Nothing is holding you back to save electricity this winter following Eskom’s 12% tariff hike back in April. So, what can you do …?

Eskom announced the implementation of load reduction in seven provinces this week, sparking concerns that load shedding had returned.