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Eskom showing signs of improvement as EAF hits 70% mark

Cape Town — Minister of Electricity, Kgotsientso Ramokgopa, has criticised Eskom’s former CEO, Andre De Ruyter, saying Eskom’s impressive... Read more

14 May

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Ramokgopa attributes planned maintenance to reduced blackouts

Cape Town — Minister of Electricity, Kgotsientso Ramokgopa, has attributed the reduced levels of rolling blackouts due to planned... Read more

9 Apr

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DA, ActionSA criticise government for appealing load shedding exemption

Cape Town — The Democratic Alliance (DA) and ActionSA have criticised the government for appealing the High Court decision... Read more

28 Mar

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Ramokgopa outlines six power stations that need upgrades ahead of winter

Cape Town — Minister of Electricity, Kgotsientso Ramokgopa, delivered an update on the Energy Action Plan and he highlighted... Read more

25 Mar

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Ramokgopa says Eskom has shown signs of improvement

Cape Town — Minister of Electricity, Kgotsientso Ramokgopa, is confident the introduction of a new 10-step plan will help... Read more

11 Mar

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Loadshedding stays suspended as Ramokgopa announces improved generating capacity

Cape Town — Let there be light! South Africans can look forward to an early Christmas present as Minister... Read more

23 Dec, 2023

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Improved generators and peaceful festive season contributing to less load shedding – Ramokgopa

Johannesburg — Electricity Minister, Kgotsientso Ramokgopa, the country is currently experiencing less load shedding due to Eskom ramping up... Read more

21 Dec, 2023

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High Court rules schools and hospitals to be exempt from load shedding

Cape Town — President Cyril Ramaphosa was studying a judgement from the Gauteng High Court to exempt schools, hospitals,... Read more

2 Dec, 2023

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Ramokgopa says new generators will help alleviate impacts of load shedding

Durban — Electricity Minister, Kgotsientso Ramokgopa, welcomed the Chinese ambassador to South Africa, Mr. Chen Xiaodong, as they delivered... Read more

2 Dec, 2023

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Eskom blames nationwide heatwave for stage 6 loadshedding

Cape Town — South African power utility Eskom has blamed the recent heatwaves across the country for the increase... Read more

25 Nov, 2023