Should we panic and dust off our backup power devices, or can we say pretty much that Eskom, in terms of producing electricity – which is what we want it to do – is broadly on the right track.

Electricity prices in South Africa ... with no clear link to an improvement in Eskom’s ability to provide reliable and affordable power. Despite these increases, the power utility has continued ...

Eskom has again taken centre stage ... and the latest tariff hike announcement by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The recurrence of power cuts was driven by boiler tube ...

Eskom’s reliance on load reduction as a cover for load-shedding, instead of fixing overloaded substations and incentivising alternative energy solutions, is prolonging South Africa’s power crisis.

JOHANNESBURG - Despite load shedding being suspended, Eskom has warned that electricity could be cut in places where there are illegal connections and vandalism. The power utility stopped the ...

Eskom has gone through the five stages of grief in quick succession, with the power utility now at the last stage — acceptance — in response to the electricity tariff decision by South Africa ...

has once again approved an electricity tariff increase for Eskom, triggering widespread concern over rising power costs. The regulator has sanctioned a 12.7% increase for the 2025/26 financial ...

At the end of January, National Energy Regulator of South ... as more private sector Independent Power Producer (IPPs) achieve operations, with Eskom sales will being impacted.

The rotational power cuts will last throughout the weekend to allow Eskom to refill its emergency generation reserves for next week. During a press briefing on Friday afternoon, electricity and ...

However, Eskom’s electricity generation costs have surged due to infrastructure investments, maintenance of ageing power plants, rising fuel prices, and operational expenses. When adjusted for ...