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National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa Credits Eskom Workers for 70% Energy Availability Factor

The National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa says Eskom workers are the main contributors to the power utility's energy availability factor of 70-percent, not management. NUMSA’s, Thapelo Malekutu says the union also acknowledges the intervention and commitment made by minister of Electricity Kgosientso Ramokgopa. Malekutu says the working class needs such leaders in these difficult times:    

todayAugust 7, 2024 24

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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

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Eskom Implements Load Reduction in Multiple Provinces in SA to Combat Network Overloading

To South Africa, where Eskom has begun load reduction in several provinces, including Limpopo, the Western and Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West, due to increased network overloading with the onset of winter. Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena emphasized that load reduction differs from load-shedding, as Eskom currently has sufficient generating capacity to meet national electricity demand.  

todayJuly 9, 2024 26

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Eskom Justifies Power Station Shutdown Delays to S.A’s Climate Commission

Eskom has reassured the South African Presidential Climate Commission that delaying the shutdown of several power stations is necessary. CEO, Dan Marokane told the commission that postponing the decommissioning of Camden, Hendrina, and Grootvlei coal-fired stations until 2030 will cost the utility between 85 and 90 billion rand. Despite the substantial costs, Marokane insists the delays are essential to maintain energy supply.

todayJune 10, 2024 7

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Power cuts have hit South Africa’s labour market hard: the biggest toll has been on jobs – new research

      By Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town and Timothy Köhler     Access to electricity – measured by the share of individuals who use electricity as their main energy source – has significantly improved in lower-income countries in recent decades. Thanks to large-scale rural electrification and infrastructure development programmes, 90% of the population in these countries had access by 2021, up from about 74% at the turn […]

todayMay 30, 2024 32

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S.A President Ramaphosa Extends Deployment of Military at Eskom

S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of the South African National Defence Force personnel at Eskom. The president deployed 746 soldiers to Eskom’s power stations in December 2022. This was to help police protect power stations where sabotage, theft, and other crimes may threaten the functioning of stations and the supply of electricity. The estimated cost is about 203.9-million-rand. Meanwhile, Ramaphosa has also extended the deployment of two-thousand-300 […]

todayMay 22, 2024 11

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City of Cape Town says Eskom has abruptly ended talks on transferring its supply areas

The City of Cape Town says Eskom has abruptly ended talks on transferring its supply areas, despite advanced preparations. Despite previous progress and preparations, Eskom's executive has opted against the transfer, citing operational needs. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has vowed to continue pursuing the transfer for more reliable and affordable electricity services. He says discussions with Eskom will persist as the city pushes for further assessments:  

todayMay 14, 2024 30

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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 32

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Julius Malema Accuses ANC of Vote Buying Through Load-Shedding Suspension

Julius Malema, the President of the EFF, spoke at a gathering in De Aar, Northern Cape, alleging that the ANC government is engaging in vote-buying tactics by halting load-shedding during the election period. Malema highlighted that Eskom has not enforced load-shedding for 46 consecutive days. He emphasized the EFF's goal of ensuring electricity access for all households, pointing out that Eskom has the capacity to achieve this as it supplies […]

todayMay 13, 2024 23

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