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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

daphne mokwena

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South Africa

Eskom assures consumers that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply

Eskom has assured that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply. This follows after Unit 6 tripped due to the loss of hydraulic oil to the turbine valves. The fire was quickly extinguished by the station’s emergency team. No injuries occurred, and other units remain fully operational. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena highlighted that the current reserves are adequate to meet demand:  

todayNovember 5, 2024 2

South Africa

Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity

  In S.A, Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity, to focus its skilled people in the best structure where they can deliver value the fastest. CEO Dan Marokane has appointed the first four of seven new executives. They are Corporate Services, Portia Mngomezulu, Strategy and Sustainability, Nontokozo Hadebe, Group Capital, Roman Crookes, and Chief Information and Technology Officer, Len de Villiers. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, […]

todayOctober 18, 2024 13

South Africa

S.A National Nuclear Regulator has extended Eskom’s license to operate Unit One of the Koeberg nuclear power station

The S.A National Nuclear Regulator has extended Eskom's license to operate Unit One of the Koeberg nuclear power station for an additional 20 years. This decision follows extensive public consultations and technical reviews. The unit, generating 920 megawatts, will now operate until July 2044. The NNR will deliberate on the extension for Unit Two at a later date. Eskom's spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, has assured the public of Koeberg's safety and […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 13

South Africa

Eskom says the generation fleet is gradually becoming more reliable

Eskom says the generation fleet is gradually becoming more reliable, resulting in load-shedding being suspended. Today marks the 47th consecutive day with no blackouts. The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says the suspension of load-shedding is primarily due to the continued, sustained improvement in generation performance. She says this is owing to extensive planned maintenance during the summer period and the implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan in March: […]

todayMay 13, 2024 19

South Africa

Eskom Embraces National Treasury’s Recommendations for Sustainable Revival

Eskom expressed approval for the recommendations put forth in a report commissioned by the National Treasury, marking a crucial step in the power utility's journey towards sustainability. The report, covering the assessment period from March to May of the previous year, aligns with the initiation of Eskom board's generation operational recovery plan. According to spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, Eskom had already unveiled several improvements in October of the same year, showcasing […]

todayMarch 4, 2024 9

South Africa

Eskom Implements Daytime Load-Shedding, Raises Stage in Evenings

Eskom announces the suspension of load-shedding during the day, from 5 AM to 4 PM, followed by the implementation of stage two load-shedding from 4 PM to 5 AM. This schedule will continue until further notice. The decision, according to Eskom's spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, is driven by the need to replenish emergency reserves for the week, even though the available generation capacity has been sustained.

todayFebruary 19, 2024 17

South Africa

Eskom Implements Daily Rotation of Stages 3 and 4 Load-Shedding to Address Power Grid Challenges

Eskom has introduced a daily rotation between stages three and four load-shedding until further notice to address ongoing challenges and stabilize the power grid. The utility's efforts to restore generating units provide temporary relief, with stage three load-shedding from 5 AM to 4 PM, followed by stage four each day. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena encourages the public to actively contribute to electricity conservation during these challenging times as the utility […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 4

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